The Reinsurance Podcast

By The Reinsurance Podcast

Navigating the world of reinsurance can feel complex, but it doesn’t have to be dull. Join Jerad Leigh and Ben Rose—co-founders of Supercede and genuine reinsurance nerds enthusiasts—as they unravel t... more

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March 04, 2025 How Challenger Brokers Outmanoeuvre Legacy Giants | TRP #133
Reinsurance has long been dominated by a handful of mega-brokers, but the tide appears to be turning. Challenger brokers are leveraging technology, agility, and niche expertise to win business from the incumbents. Learn how smaller players are outmanoeuvring legacy firms, securing major clients, and reshaping the future of the market.

CONNECT WITH US:
Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠

OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:00) Challenger Brokers vs. Mega Brokers
(03:40) The Evolution of Reinsurance Broking
(06:20) The Rise of the Big Three
(09:45) The Impact of Scale & Technology
(12:30) Can Challenger Brokers Compete Without Scale?
(15:10) The Role of Technology in Reinsurance Broking
(18:45) Meeting Clients Where They Are
(21:30) How Challenger Brokers Can Win Business
(25:00) RFPs & The Shifting Competitive Landscape
(28:20) The Future of Reinsurance Broking
(30:40) Closing Thoughts & Outro
...more
29min
February 25, 2025 James Lakin: The Art & Science of Reinsurance Buying | TRP #133
James Lakin, Co-Lead of Outwards Reinsurance at MS Amlin, comes on to unpack what it really takes to optimise a global reinsurance programme. We discuss the strategic game of data, relationships, and market timing.

EPISODE LINKS:
James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lakin-12bb45325/
MS Amlin: https://www.msamlin.com
CONNECT WITH US:
Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website:⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter:⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed:⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠

OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro(01:31) Welcoming James Lakin(03:45) How James Got into Reinsurance(07:12) The Strategic Role of Ceded Reinsurance(10:50) Market Shifts and Buying Strategies(14:28) Key Milestones in the Ceded Reinsurance Calendar(18:42) The Challenges of Managing Reinsurance Buying(22:30) The Future of Reinsurance Buying & AI's Role(26:15) Navigating Legacy Systems and Data Challenges(29:50) Broker Relationships & Data Control(34:10) Market Cycles & Long-Term Strategy
...more
33min
February 18, 2025 Reinsurance Buying for Global Players | TRP #132
How should global insurers buy reinsurance? Too often, they’re stuck cleaning up data instead of making strategic moves. We explore smarter portfolio management, optimising retentions, and using tech to unlock real leverage.EPISODE LINKS:Supercede Deals: https://www.supercede.com/placement-dealsTom Wakefield Renewals Lecture: https://youtu.be/gzZgjT2PWaECONNECT WITH US:
Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:15) Global Reinsurance Buying Complexity
(02:40) Challenges of Large Insurance Companies
(05:20) Data, Coordination, and Reinsurance Strategy
(08:45) Art of the Deal in Reinsurance
(12:30) Barriers to Smarter Reinsurance Buying
(15:50) Role of Software in Portfolio Management
(18:40) Transforming the Role of Head of Ceded Reinsurance
(21:00) Optimising Deals & Retentions for Maximum Value
...more
24min
February 11, 2025 Amrit Santhirasenan: Smarter Reinsurance Pricing | TRP #131
Amrit Santhirasenan, CEO & Co-founder of hyperexponential, joins us to unpack how technology is revolutionising pricing in reinsurance. From ditching Excel to harnessing AI, we explore why the future of underwriting is smarter, faster, and more dynamic than ever before.EPISODE LINKS:Amrit's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amritsanthirasenan/hyperexponential:https://www.hyperexponential.com/CONNECT WITH US:
Join the Conversation:⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:41 Founding hyperexponential: Vision & Beginnings04:03 Building the Reinsurance Tech Platform06:07 Enhancing Efficiency with Data & Automation08:30 Future Trends: AI, Cloud & Digital Transformation11:00 Challenges for Small Cedents in Reinsurance14:00 Strategies for Collaboration & Market Innovation18:00 Impact of Technology on Underwriting & Pricing22:00 Evolving Partnerships & Industry Dynamics27:00 Optimising Reinsurance Processes & Tools32:00 Industry Transformation & Future Vision36:00 Closing Remarks & Outro
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39min
February 04, 2025 Mark Wheeler: The Future of Specialty Reinsurance | TRP #130
Mark Wheeler, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Mosaic, explores the rapid rise of this specialty insurer. We dive into Mosaic’s hybrid model, the power of syndication, and how reinsurance fuels its growth. Plus, insights on climate risk, geopolitical volatility, and why Bermuda remains the epicentre of global risk innovation.
EPISODE LINKS:
Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhwheeler/
Mosaic: https://www.mosaicinsurance.com/
CONNECT WITH US:
Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) The Role of Reinsurance in Mosaic’s Growth
(02:40) Hybrid Business Model: Balance Sheet & MGA
(04:00) Syndication & the Evolution of Specialty Insurance
(05:20) Expanding Mosaic’s Global Footprint
(06:45) Climate Risk, Political Risk & Emerging Opportunities
(08:10) Building a Strong Team & Company Culture
(09:30) Mosaic’s Growth Goals & Market Positioning
(11:00) Key Industry Challenges: Exposure, Volatility & Geopolitical Risk
(12:30) The Bermuda Advantage: Networking & Market Access
(13:45) Closing Thoughts & Future Outlook
...more
15min
January 31, 2025 Reinsurance News Roundup - January 2025
Ben & Tom run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.
LA Wildfires:
Estimated losses ranging from $10-45 billion.
The difficulty in predicting loss estimates due to varying projections from different suppliers.
State Farm's claims payments of nearly half a billion dollars (home and auto combined), including vehicle losses.
Impact of reinsurance retention and buying strategies on losses.
Bermuda’s exposure to the losses and the impact on reinsurance stock.
The effect of the LA wildfires on reinsurance rates for the year.
Cyber Risk and AI Threats:
Allianz identifies cyber-attacks as a top concern for 2025.
AI’s potential to amplify cyber-attacks, with malicious use on the rise.
Growing recognition from insurers about the risks posed by AI in fraud and attacks.
Collateralised Reinsurance and Cat Bonds:
Strong cap bond market and the return of collateralised reinsurance.
The cyclical nature of returns from collateralised reinsurance and cap bonds.
Commentary on hedge funds’ interest in collateralised reinsurance.
Protection Gap and Capital Investment:
Aon highlights a 60% protection gap, with net cat losses expected to reach $368 billion in 2024.
The importance of increasing capital in the space to close the protection gap.
Natural Catastrophe Losses in the UK:
UK’s worst property losses since 2007 due to storms.
Named storms and their increasing frequency in the UK.
Industry Gossip:
John Neal leaving Lloyd’s to join Aon and its potential impact on Lloyd’s leadership and modernisation initiatives.
Discussions surrounding leadership changes at Willis Re, backed by Bain, and the speculation around the next leader of their reinsurance team.

CONNECT WITH US:
Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠
...more
16min
January 29, 2025 Small Cedent's Guide to Securing Reinsurance Capacity | TRP #129
Discover practical ways to structure your information, strengthen your broker relationships, and leverage technology so even the ‘little guy’ can win attractive reinsurance terms. Plus, hear about solutions for turning chaos into clarity—helping smaller cedents punch above their weight.
EPISODE LINKS:
Join the Conversation: https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16

📖 READ: Reinsurance Data: Struggles and Solutions
https://supercede.com/blog/reinsurance-data-struggles-and-solutions
📖 READ: How to Buy Reinsurance Software: The 10 Most Important Things
https://supercede.com/blog/howto-buy-reinsurance-software
CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠
OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:50) Why Smaller Cedents Need Reinsurance
(02:00) Competing with Big Players
(03:25) The “Shoebox” Problem: Data Overload
(05:40) Gaining Reinsurer Attention
(08:10) Building a Strong Narrative
(10:45) Leveraging Brokers Efficiently
(13:30) Using Technology to Level the Field
(17:15) Data Prep vs. Strategy Work
(21:00) Supersede Solutions Explained
(25:20) Democratising Sophisticated Tools
(29:00) Invitation to Connect
...more
32min
January 21, 2025 Tom Wakefield: 2025 Reinsurance Renewals (CII Event)
Tom Wakefield, Global CEO of Gallagher Re, joins Ben Rose as part of an official Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) event. Tom shares exclusive insights from Gallagher Re’s 1st View report and the 1 January 2025 renewals. Join us for an in-depth look at key market drivers, evolving capacity, and forward-looking trends shaping the global reinsurance landscape, followed by a dynamic Q&A session for deeper audience engagement.

EPISODE LINKS:
Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-wakefield-39066a100/
CII Event: https://www.iilondon.co.uk/home/cpd-programme/webinars-technical-cpd/2025/january/2025-reinsurance-renewals
Gallagher Re 1st View Report: Differentiation Rewarded: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/news-and-insights/1st-view-jan-25-differentiation-rewarded/

CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠

OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:20) Official Introduction & Housekeeping
(05:00) Context: From 2023 to 2024
(08:40) What Happened at the 2025 Renewals
(12:10) “Differentiation Rewarded”
(20:00) Key Trends by Line of Business
(27:00) Cyber & Other Specialty Observations
(35:00) Wildfires, Hurricanes & Cat Market Impact
(41:20) Capital Flows & Retrocession
(46:15) Audience Q&A
(58:00) Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
...more
58min
January 14, 2025 Turning Data Overload into a Competitive Advantage | TRP #128
Tom returns to delve into the role of data within insurance and reinsurance. They discuss why companies gather so much data, whether it’s used effectively, and the industry’s push to standardise and share information. Discover how better data can transform underwriting decisions and partnerships.

CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠

OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:30) Why Data Matters
(03:10) Data Overload & Regulatory Backdrop
(05:00) Silos & Software Challenges
(07:00) The Value of Data vs. Real Outcomes
(09:00) The Rise of Cat Modelling
(11:30) Standardisation & Transparency
(14:00) Relationship-Driven Reinsurance
(17:00) Bringing It All Together
(19:30) A Bright Future for Data
(21:15) Wrap-Up & Farewell
...more
24min
January 07, 2025 1/1 Reinsurance Renewals Recap 2025 | TRP #127
The 2025 January reinsurance renewal season revealed key trends shaping the industry: property cat rate softening, persistent challenges in lower layers, and a renewed focus on specialty lines. Cedents with robust data strategies secured better outcomes, while cyber reinsurance matured into a stable, non-proportional market. CONNECT WITH US:
Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠
YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠
RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:17) Major Themes of the 1.1 Renewals(02:15) Non-Loss vs. Loss-Affected Programmes(05:00) Retro Capacity & Timely Renewals(06:15) Lower Layers: Ongoing Capacity Challenges(08:20) Larger vs. Smaller Cedents(09:20) Data-Driven Differentiation in Casualty(12:15) Specialty Lines & Appetite for Growth(13:39) Rise in ILS & Cat Bonds(14:40) Parametric Triggers & Innovation(15:20) The Shift to Non-Proportional Cyber(19:00) Complexities of Cyber Cover & Modelling(21:40) Outlook for 4.1 and Beyond(23:20) The Data-First Future of Reinsurance(24:30) Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
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34min

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