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Monte Carlo #45 – Christopher Hayday: Navigating Specialty Risks and Reinsurance Cycles
Christopher Hayday, Head of Specialty Lines at Gallagher Re, joins us in Monte Carlo to share his outlook on specialty markets, reinsurance cycles, and growth opportunities for 2026. He highlights lessons from recent losses, the role of retro, evolving client needs, and why talent and relationships remain critical.
EPISODE LINKS:
Chris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hayday-acii-5b993413/
Gallagher Re: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: [email protected]
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:52) Monte Carlo 2026 Kickoff
(02:00) Market Conditions & Reinsurance Cycle
(03:34) Specialty Lines Overview
(05:30) Political Violence & Terror Trends
(07:15) Capacity, Competition & Profitability
(08:35) What to Watch in the Next 12 Months
(10:10) Looking Ahead: Talent, Data & Client Platforms
(11:10) Closing Thoughts
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Christopher Hayday, Head of Specialty Lines at Gallagher Re, joins us in Monte Carlo to share his outlook on specialty markets, reinsurance cycles, and growth opportunities for 2026. He highlights lessons from recent losses, the role of retro, evolving client needs, and why talent and relationships remain critical.
EPISODE LINKS:
Chris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hayday-acii-5b993413/
Gallagher Re: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: [email protected]
Website: https://www.supercede.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:52) Monte Carlo 2026 Kickoff
(02:00) Market Conditions & Reinsurance Cycle
(03:34) Specialty Lines Overview
(05:30) Political Violence & Terror Trends
(07:15) Capacity, Competition & Profitability
(08:35) What to Watch in the Next 12 Months
(10:10) Looking Ahead: Talent, Data & Client Platforms
(11:10) Closing Thoughts
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