Aon’s best reveal how leading insurers are using capital models, APIs, and AI to unlock profitable growth. From smarter decision-making to embedding strategy across the org, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone looking to drive performance beyond the 1/1 finish line.

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Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-nicholas-a5aa6813/

Dean's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanmroberts/

Aon: https://www.aon.com/en/

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From systemic cyber threats to the MGA paper problem, this episode cuts through the noise. We unpack how reinsurers are navigating a softening market, why talent gaps are widening, and what shifting trade patterns mean for future demand. If you're planning for 2026, this one's worth your calendar time.

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Eran's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eran-charit/

Kaz's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazlayton/

Lockton Re: https://global.lockton.com/re

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:54) Trends & Market Noise

(02:05) Private Credit vs Insurance Market

(03:26) Insuring Data Centres & Tech Projects

(05:08) Underwriting Discipline & Creative Financing

(07:00) Talent Pipeline & Industry Awareness

(09:06) MGA Challenges: Capacity & Paper Quality

(11:00) Soft Market Dynamics & New Entrants

(13:23) Shifting Global Trade & Demand Sources

(15:30) Systemic Cyber Risk & Sovereign Exposure

(17:25) Outlook for 2026 & Final Thoughts

What does a “hard market softening” really mean—and how can reinsurers still create value? David Flandro joins us in Baden-Baden to unpack shifting market dynamics, the rise of MGAs, and how AI and proprietary data are reshaping competitive advantage. Essential insight for anyone navigating reinsurance’s next chapter.

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David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-flandro-074813/

Howden Re: https://www.howdenre.com/

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Hard Market Softening

02:00 Economic Value Add Explained

03:45 Opportunities for Cedants & Brokers

05:05 What Makes Baden-Baden a Signal Event

06:25 Do We Have the Tools to Win?

07:55 The Role of MGAs in Innovation

09:40 What to Watch into Jan 1 Renewals

10:40 Macro Trends & Final Thoughts

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro(00:46) Why TransUnion Relies on Reinsurance for Cyber(01:20) Expanding from the US to Europe & EMEA Focus(01:40) Cyber Market Trends: Large vs. Small Segment(02:30) Third-Party Events & Supply Chain Complexity(03:30) Personal Cyber Insurance: The Hottest Product Right Now(04:15) Is Cyber the Next Big Growth Line?(05:00) The Reinsurer’s Role in Cyber: Capacity & Credibility(05:55) Data Gaps in Small Business & Personal Cyber(06:30) The Coming Wave of Cyber Marketing Campaigns(07:15) Why Baden-Baden Still Matters: Relationships Over Everything

The Verisk team joins us in Baden-Baden to explore the rising impact of frequency perils, the future of catastrophe modelling, and why the term “secondary perils” needs to go. From 300+ global models to next-gen atmospheric platforms, this episode dives deep into the data shaping the future of risk.EPISODE LINKS:Giovanni's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanni-garcia-4-uk/Yorn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/y%C3%B6rn-tatge-4b339871/CONNECT WITH US:

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RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:22) Welcome to Baden-Baden 2025(00:45) Market Mood: Calm Before the Storm(01:30) CAT Models & Market Stability(02:10) What's Being Discussed in Absence of Big Events(03:00) Frequency Perils: The Real Cost of “Smaller” Events(04:00) Reinsurers & the Return of Aggregate Covers(05:10) How Verisk Models the World (Over 300 Models!)(06:40) New Global Atmospheric Modelling Platform Coming(08:00) The Role of High-Quality Data in Risk Pricing(09:00) Looking Ahead: Verisk's New Platform & US Cyclone Model(10:00) Global Offices, Ecosystem, & Service Excellence(10:47) Closing Thoughts & Farewell

Martin Boreham of Africa Specialty Risks joins us in Baden-Baden to explore how Africa’s reinsurance needs differ from global narratives. From the rise of parametric products to post-placement partnerships, Martin shares why local knowledge, tailored solutions, and long-term collaboration are key to unlocking Africa’s true insurance potential.EPISODE LINKS:Martin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinjboreham/ASR Re: https://www.asr-re.com/CONNECT WITH US:

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:21) Welcome Martin from ASR(00:47) Why Baden-Baden Matters for Africa(01:30) Africa’s Role in the Global Reinsurance Market(02:31) Challenging the “International” Label(03:05) Trends Across African Markets(04:00) The Rise of Parametric Products(04:45) Technology’s Role in Smarter Underwriting(05:15) Facultative Business & Renewals Cycle(06:02) Moving from Introductions to Collaboration(06:55) Post-Placement & Long-Term Client Support

James Pring of ACORD joins us in Baden-Baden to unpack how structured data and global standards can actually streamline workflows—from submissions to settlements. If you're ready to fix what's broken, this one’s a must-listen.EPISODE LINKS:James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesleepring/ACORD: https://www.acordsolutions.com/CONNECT WITH US:

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro(01:00) What is ACORD?(02:01) Why Structured Data Matters(03:00) Realities Across Global Markets(04:12) Submission Season & Data Challenges(05:35) Placing Data & Post-Placement Processes(07:14) The Case for Standards & Operational Efficiency(08:40) Changing Culture Around Data & Tech

Reinsurance brokers are spending hundreds of millions on tech - but are they building the right things? We break down where broker tech actually adds value, what cedents really want, and why clean data beats clunky portals every time. If you're building to win deals, this one's for you.

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro(00:55) If You Had $300 Million to Spend(02:00) Build vs Buy vs Rent(05:48) When to Build, When to Rent(08:18) The Danger of Owning the Piping(11:00) Why Spreadsheets Still Dominate(13:32) Focus Tech Spend Where You Add Value(16:07) Not Every Firm Should Be a Tech Firm(18:00) Clients Don’t Want to Be Locked In((21:44) Multihoming Fallacy in Reinsurance(24:36) The Future of Reinsurance Broking

Jenny Tilley joins us to unpack how the Under 35s are reshaping reinsurance networking through sports, socials, and inclusive events. From beginner golf days to casual run clubs, this one’s all about building community, confidence, and connections outside the office. A must-listen for anyone early in their industry journey!

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The Under 35s Reinsurance Group: https://www.under35s.com/

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(01:56) From Archaeology to Reinsurance

(03:24) Discovering the Under 35s

(04:42) Joining the Committee & Building Events

(06:11) Making Networking More Inclusive

(07:42) Beginner Golf Days

(09:14) Under 35s Running Club

(10:58) Growing Community Through Sport

(12:10) Solo Sign-Ups & Better Networking

(13:35) Choosing Events That Work

(15:03) How to Stay Updated

(16:28) Expanding Engagement in 2025

(17:26) Final Thoughts & How to Get Involved

The deal’s done… now the real work begins. In this episode, we dive into the post-placement problem haunting the reinsurance market. From ghostly data gaps to clunky legacy systems, we explore why post-placement processes break down — and what the industry must do to fix them before the next renewal cycle.

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
02:32 Reinsurance's Ghost Problem
04:29 The Forgotten Back Office
06:02 Complex Contracts
07:40 Everyone Fudging the Data (And Why It’s a Problem)
09:28 Data Lag & the Lloyd’s SRS Return Challenge
11:00 Manual Madness vs Modern Possibilities
12:17 Legacy Systems: Built in Basements, Breaking Today
14:04 When Innovation Breaks Everything
15:15 Audit Risk as a Catalyst for Change
16:47 Claims Leakage & the Real Cost of Sloppy Data
18:30 From Ghosts to F1: A Better Way to Collaborate
20:10 It’s Not About Ambition – It’s About Audit Panic
21:52 Better Outcomes via Better Systems
23:27 Efficiency is Never the Main Reason
24:36 We Don’t Even Know Who Finished the Race
25:50 Industry Survey: Tell Us We’re Wrong
28:00 Supercede’s Journey into Post-Placement Data
29:33 Final Thoughts