The Reinsurance Podcast

The Reinsurance Podcast
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The Reinsurance Podcast

Join co-hosts, ex-Aon broker Jerad Leigh & ex-Lloyd's syndicate underwriter Ben Rose (co-founders of Supercede and genuine reinsurance nerds), as they delve into the world of cedents, brokers & reinsurance underwriting. If you're looking for industry insights, help in understanding the landscape, or just want a little more industry knowledge to ensure glazing over of eyes at parties, this podcast is for you! CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Enquiries: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Fabian Mattejat & Ulrich Müller: Inside VKB’s Reinsurance Strategy | TRP #118

    In this episode, Fabian and Ulrich of Konzern Versicherungskammer (VKB) share their journey into the reinsurance world, explore the challenges of a hardening market, and reveal how VKB is innovating with cat bonds and embracing technology. They discuss the evolving role of ESG, the impact of inflation, and offer valuable insights on how to navigate the future of reinsurance with a mix of tradition and innovation. EPISODE LINKS: Fabian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-mattejat-3957286a/ Ulrich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrich-mueller-516355211/ VKB: https://www.konzern-versicherungskammer.de/ CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 (01:50) Career Beginnings (03:58) Reinsurance in Germany (05:46) VKB (08:04) Buying Reinsurance (09:08) Stability of the Market (10:29) Impact of Global Exposure (13:25) What to Track as a Reinsurance Team (15:17) Catastrophe Bonds in Reinsurance (21:40) How Reinsurance Buying Has Changed (25:08) What’s Missing in Reinsurance Data? (31:20) Geopolitics & Reinsurance (32:58) Technology, AI, & (Re)insurance (36:57) Insights Into Brokers & Reinsurers (38:37) Black Swan Risks (39:54) The German Market (45:57) Thoughts on the Year Ahead

    49 min

  2. 15 OCT

    Mervyn Skeet: Shaping UK Insurance Policy | TRP #117

    Mervyn Skeet, Director of General Insurance Policy for the ABI, joins us to discuss the delicate balance between industry regulation, consumer needs, and insurer profitability. Learn how the ABI helps shape policy, navigate challenges like motor affordability, and address emerging risks, including the vital role of data and AI in the future of insurance. EPISODE LINKS: Mervyn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervyn-skeet-26702696/ Association of British Insurers: https://www.abi.org.uk/ CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 (01:01) The Journey Into Insurance (02:01) Association of British Insurers (03:43) Importance of ABI (04:59) Social Need Vs. Insurer Profitability (07:08) Managing Stakeholders (10:41) Attracting Reinsurance Capital (12:21) Growing Risk Areas (15:55) Data to Close the Coverage Gap (17:56) AI & Policy Conversations  (20:40) Siloed Systems in Insurance (22:09) Setting Standards  (24:15) Changing Risk Profiles (26:16) Insurance Careers (30:48) Are You Self-Insuring? (33:09) Communicating With the Market

    36 min

  3. 10 OCT

    Hurricane Milton: A Live Reinsurance Response | TRP #116

    In this special emergency episode, we dive deep into the unfolding disaster of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Ben and Jerad analyse the potential industry-shifting impact on the reinsurance market, discussing catastrophe modelling, economic losses, and what this means for the future of Florida’s insurance landscape. A critical listen for practitioners. CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 (02:50) Hurricane Size, Trajectory, & Uncertainty (04:33) Expected Losses (07:42) Affected Insurance Value Chain (12:44) Impact on Deals (14:42) Florida Struggles for Coverage (17:10) Claims Handling & the Retro Market (24:30) Modelling (27:55) Local Impact (29:30) Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (33:10) Impact on Alternative Capital (35:35) Climate Change (39:12) Potential for Reneging on FoT

    45 min

  4. 8 OCT

    Anthony McKelvy & Peter McKelvy: How Data & Tech Are Changing Reinsurance | TRP #115

    Anthony and Peter McKelvy, co-founders of Northern Re, reveal how they’re transforming reinsurance by leveraging data and technology. With backgrounds spanning traditional reinsurance and tech innovation, they’re disrupting the industry with a fresh approach to casualty ILS, bringing predictability, efficiency, and long-term partnerships to the forefront. EPISODE LINKS: Anthony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amckelvy/ Peter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermckelvy/ Northern Re: https://www.northernreins.com/ CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 (00:54) Starting Northern Re (04:32) Investment in Products (07:32) Data-Driven Reinsurance (15:54) Datasets Required by Reinsurers (20:05) Market Access & Dealflow (24:16) What’s Next for Northern Re? (32:39) Leveraging Tech for Reinsurers (35:50) Merging Tech & Reinsurance Expertise

    39 min

  5. 3 OCT

    RVS Monte Carlo #30 - Andrew Caswell: AI’s Role in Reshaping Reinsurance

    Andrew Caswell from PwC joins us to discuss the transformative power of AI and data in the reinsurance market. He highlights how foundational standardisation, automation, and cutting-edge technology can revolutionise underwriting and decision-making, offering invaluable insights for anyone navigating the future of reinsurance. EPISODE LINKS: Andrew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-caswell-5344a354/ PwC: https://www.pwc.co.uk/ CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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

    17 min

  6. 29 SEPT

    Reinsurance News Roundup | September 2024

    Ben Rose & Tom Spier run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month. CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 (01:20) Re-emergence of Willis Re (02:49) US Casualty Rates  (04:00) Facultative Market Softening (05:11) Capital Crunch in Financial Lines (06:16) Lloyd’s Roles & Modernisation (08:45) Group Chief AI Officer (11:41) Supercede Platform Upgrade

    14 min

  7. 29 SEPT

    RVS Monte Carlo: 2024 Recap | TRP #114

    Ben & Tom break down key insights from the industry’s flagship conference. From geopolitical risks to climate change and the evolution of capital, they explore the pressing issues that will shape the upcoming renewal season and beyond. CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 (01:19) Supercede at RVS (02:46) Pre Monte Carlo Forum (05:33) Sunday: Rating Agency Narratives (10:41) Nuances Perils & Lines of Business (13:07) Lloyd’s Growth & Diversification (15:49) Monday: Consultant Kick-offs (19:45) Podcasting on a Yacht  (23:37) Insights from Chief Executives (26:32) Willis Re News & Rumours (34:08) Talent in Reinsurance  (34:52) Cafe de Paris Monte Carlo (35:58) Is Monte Carlo Justifiable?

    39 min

  8. 27 SEPT

    RVS Monte Carlo #29 - Sunnie Luthra: MGA Market Dynamics

    Sunnie Luthra, Managing Director of Leadenhall Analytics, dives into the booming MGA market and explains how tailored analytics can transform underwriting practices. From portfolio optimiaation to navigating capacity challenges, Luthra shares insights on how MGAs can thrive amidst market shifts and the essential role brokers play. EPISODE LINKS: Sunnie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnieluthra/ Leadenhall Analytics: https://www.leadenhallanalytics.com/ CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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

    17 min
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Join co-hosts, ex-Aon broker Jerad Leigh & ex-Lloyd's syndicate underwriter Ben Rose (co-founders of Supercede and genuine reinsurance nerds), as they delve into the world of cedents, brokers & reinsurance underwriting. If you're looking for industry insights, help in understanding the landscape, or just want a little more industry knowledge to ensure glazing over of eyes at parties, this podcast is for you! CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Enquiries: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com

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  • Creator
    The Reinsurance Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    203
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