The reinsurance world is about to head down to Monaco for its annual global Rendez-Vous.

So ahead of that, speaking to the CEO of the reinsurer that according to AM Best is now the second largest writer of gross non-life reinsurance premium in the world, producing almost $26bn in P&C top line, has got to be a good call.

A business of that scale has visibility into every nook and corner of the insurance value chain.

So I am delighted to be welcoming Jean-Jacques Henchoz CEO of Hannover Re back to the podcast.

But not just because of Hannover Re’s scale and strategically important position in the market, but also because of its, and Jean-Jacques’, straightforward approach to communication.

Hannover Re is a massive player but it has always spoken to the market in a very direct style that has always struck me as being far more intimate and approachable than its more formal peers.

I think that reflects the down-to-earth, no-nonsense nature of this still fast-growing and high performing business and it makes for a very valuable listen.

From this conversation I think we can expect a much less dramatic and far more stable renewal season than the radical and revolutionary one we have just had.

Jean-Jacques calmly answers all my questions, with no omissions or deviations and exudes all the smarts, coolness, stability and continuity that all cedants are really buying into when they seek out a major reinsurer like Hannover Re’s support.

In fact I don’t think I have met a CEO yet who better personifies his company’s brand.

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