At Monte Carlo, Paul Campbell of Aon unpacks how reinsurers can achieve profitable growth in a softening market. From the seven traits of outperformers to the role of data, talent, and technology, Paul explains what separates winners from laggards as climate, AI, and client needs reshape the reinsurance cycle.

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

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:14 Growth as a market theme

02:28 Profitable growth vs. growth at all costs

03:30 Variety in reinsurer strategies

04:45 Shifting appetite: diversification vs. concentration

06:02 Seven traits of insurers that win

07:20 Speed, agility & risk clarity

08:30 Innovation and underwriting transformation

09:20 Talent beyond traditional underwriting

10:15 Macro forces: client needs, AI & climate change

11:05 Solving complex challenges

11:43 Closing thoughts

James Dickerson of Lockton Re joins us in Monte Carlo to demystify the retrospective reinsurance market. From social inflation and casualty reserve pressures to the search for capital and fears of the “next asbestos,” James highlights how this evolving space is shaping risk transfer, capital efficiency, and opportunities for reinsurers.

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

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(00:00) Intro

(00:47) Monte Carlo Impressions

(01:25) Key Market Themes – Buyers, Rates, M&A, Culture

(02:30) What Is Retrospective Reinsurance?

(03:38) Long-Tail Risks & Evolution of the Market

(04:45) Casualty Reserves, Social Inflation & Opportunities

(06:05) Capital Providers & Who’s Entering the Market

(07:15) Emerging Risks & “The Next Asbestos”

(08:25) Market Outlook & Final Thoughts

Gerhard Koster of Univé joins us in Monte Carlo to share how a Dutch mutual reinsurer navigates renewals. From inflation-driven buying strategies and flood risks to climate change, AI, and long-term partnerships, Gerhard explains how mutual values and technical rigour shape resilience in today’s evolving reinsurance market.EPISODE LINKS:Gerhard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-koster-15b78b18/Univé: https://www.unive.nl/ CONNECT WITH US:

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RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro (00:41) First impressions of RVS 2025(01:32) Preparing for Monte Carlo: (03:08) Inside Univé’s mutual group structure(04:55) Modeling focus(06:42) Inflation, portfolio trends & buying additional limits(08:30) Long-term reinsurance relationships(09:50) Impact of global CAT (11:20) Climate change, secondary perils & Dutch flood(13:05) Mutual roots, cooperative perspective & ICMIF role(14:20) Technology, AI and the human element(15:40) Closing thoughts & looking ahead

Reinsurance rates may have peaked, but the real story is more complex. Michael van der Straaten of Antares unpacks market corrections, capacity concerns, and the vital role of people in building resilience. Expect candid insights on M&A, trust, and why stability matters more than chasing short-term wins.EPISODE LINKS:Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-van-der-straaten-06448518/Antares: https://antaresglobal.com/CONNECT WITH US:

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RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:44) Are We Past the Peak?(01:15) Beyond Rates – Other Market Themes(02:01) Antares’ Strategy & Reinsurance Partnerships(03:34) Building Trust & Longevity in Relationships(04:47) Market Capacity, Wildfires & Casualty Concerns(06:00) Continuity Amid Uncertainty(06:50) M&A, London & Bermuda Market Dynamics(07:58) Talent Gaps & Retaining People(08:45) Final Thoughts – Sensibility & Stability

Andreas Beckmann of R+V Re joins us in Monte Carlo to share why renewals feel calmer, how climate change and secondary perils keep reinsurers cautious, and why attachment points and terms remain firm. A candid take on valuing reinsurance’s role in a shifting global risk environment.EPISODE LINKS:Andreas's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-beckmann-4b570773/R+V Re: https://www.rv-re.com/CONNECT WITH US:

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RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:38) Welcome Andreas Beckmann from R+V Re(01:09) Early Signs of a Calmer Renewal Season(01:45) Different Views Across Regions & Lines of Business(02:20) Property Cat Headlines vs. Underlying Reality(03:10) Climate Change, Inflation & Risk Environment(04:00) Wildfires, Hurricanes & Secondary Perils(05:05) Regional Differences & Underinsurance(06:10) Why Attachment Points & T&Cs Stay Firm(07:15) Climate Change and Market Lessons Learned(08:10) Andreas’ Rallying Cry: Valuing Reinsurance’s Role(08:45) Wrap-Up

Cyber risk is no longer niche - it’s reshaping reinsurance. At Monte Carlo, Rebecca Bole of CyberCube unpacks how reinsurers can use data and analytics to sharpen risk selection, why cyber retro and cat bonds signal market maturity, and what partnerships mean for tackling uncertainty in a fast-evolving class.EPISODE LINKS:Rebecca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-bole-01296137/

CyberCube: https://www.cybcube.com/CONNECT WITH US:

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RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:01) Cyber on the Agenda at Monte Carlo(01:20) P&C Profitability Pressures & Market Challenges(02:12) Reinsurers Seeking Efficiency & Better Risk Selection(03:07) How CyberCube Supports Reinsurers with Analytics(03:50) New Product: Exposure Manager for Treaty-Level Insights(04:56) Reducing Friction via Technology Partnerships(05:37) Role of Tech in Cyber vs. Other Lines(06:36) Market Trends: Data Granularity & Risk Transparency(07:30) Growth of the Cyber Retro Market(08:03) Cyber Cat Bonds & Investor Engagement(09:01) What’s Next: Partnerships, Data & Risk Enablement(10:09) CyberCube x Supercede Collaboration(10:32) Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts

At Monte Carlo, Mark Bennett breaks down why standards matter more than ever. From replacing email chaos with straight-through processing to preparing for Blueprint 2 and making AI genuinely useful, this episode shows how reinsurance can cut through the hype and build real, lasting efficiency.EPISODE LINKS:Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bennett-0787262b/ACORD: https://www.acord.org/ CONNECT WITH US:

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Monte Carlo’s buzzing with talk of pricing shifts, M&A, and the rise of alternative capital. In this episode, we unpack property softening, casualty resilience, and the risks AI and geopolitics bring. Perfect if you want a sharp, insider’s take on where reinsurance is heading next.EPISODE LINKS:Ed's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edlargent/Jack's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kuhn-b78aba34/Westfield Insurance: https://www.westfieldinsurance.com/ CONNECT WITH US:

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RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:39) Welcome to Monaco with Westfield(01:28) Key Market Topics at Monte Carlo(02:40) Property, Casualty & Specialty Trends(03:33) M&A and Market Consolidation(04:25) US Casualty, Social Inflation & Legal Risks(05:26) Geopolitical Issues and Opportunities(06:13) Why Westfield Came to Monte Carlo(07:22) Building the Lloyd’s Presence & Global Brand(08:38) Evolution of Reinsurance & Alternative Capital(09:46) What to Watch Over the Next 12 Months(10:34) AI, Innovation & Emerging Risks(11:07) Westfield’s Growth Ambitions(11:24) Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

In this special episode, we look back at 2025 so far—market resilience, capital flows, and shifting appetites—before turning to Monte Carlo. From lessons learned to what’s on the horizon, we unpack the key themes shaping the reinsurance market and set the stage for conversations at this year’s Rendez-Vous.

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In this special episode, we look back at 2025 so far—market resilience, capital flows, and shifting appetites—before turning to Monte Carlo. From lessons learned to what’s on the horizon, we unpack the key themes shaping the reinsurance market and set the stage for conversations at this year’s Rendez-Vous.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) Intro(01:33) Year in review (03:04) Market resilience (04:36) Losses accelerating (06:07) Client perspectives (07:38) Data & insights focus (09:09) Overlooked risks (10:41) Rating environment shifts (12:12) Appetite for risk (13:44) Market & societal outcomes (14:38) Early Monte Carlo themes (16:09) Underwriter perspectives (17:41) Capital flows & selectivity (19:14) Finalising renewals (20:46) Submission efficiency (22:18) Rising tide effects (23:50) Pullbacks & caution (25:23) Biennial meetings & planning (25:28) Monte Carlo organisation (28:14) Innovation & new ideas (29:46) Traditional property-cat programmes (31:19) European market bounce-back (32:50) Client data quality (34:22) Model challenges (35:53) Closing thoughts & wrap-up

Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(03:05) Market scale & positioning

(06:09) Reinsurer performance

(07:41) Cat bonds & alternatives

(09:12) Market dynamics explained

(10:43) London market platforms

(12:15) Delivering on industry hopes

(13:48) Closing & outro