The Reinsurance Podcast

The Reinsurance Podcast
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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 the nuances of market dynamics. With industry expertise, they dive into the trends, challenges, and stories shaping the reinsurance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking for a little more knowledge to ensure the glazing over of eyes at parties, tune in for an engaging journey through the world of reinsurance!

  1. 4D AGO

    The Iran Conflict Explained Through Insurance | TRP #164

    War has pushed insurance into the headlines — but how does marine war cover actually work? We unpack what’s really happening in the Iran conflict, why premiums are surging, and how energy disruption, geopolitics, and uncertainty could reshape reinsurance markets ahead of Monte Carlo, Baden-Baden, and 1/1 renewals. CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 02:01 How marine war cover actually works 04:03 Insurance as a risk signal, not a green light 04:40 War exclusions, fortuity, and policy structure 06:20 Why insurers stop covering new ships entering war zones 07:02 Premium spikes and why some voyages still go ahead 08:14 When insurance costs start to look absurd 09:42 Sanctions, shadow fleets, and political pressure 11:11 Why uninsured ships cannot dock 12:57 The US-backed reinsurance scheme and capacity questions 14:04 Macro impacts: oil, markets, and insurer balance sheets 16:52 Deep uncertainty and what it means for the market cycle 18:18 Indirect losses: BI, trade disruption, and contract frustration 19:29 Tourism, confidence shocks, and falling asset values 21:23 Strategy under uncertainty: how firms should think about it 22:35 Global energy stress and the scramble for supply 25:24 Energy dependence, AI demand, and planning horizons 26:01 Who can actually end this conflict? 27:19 Why Iran may feel it has leverage 29:30 America’s unclear endgame 32:49 What happens next 34:24 Outro

    35 min

  2. MAR 27

    Reinsurance News | March 2026

    Ben & Jerad 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  X: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠  YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠  RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠

    23 min

  3. MAR 24

    InsureTV: How Smart Insurers Build Trust Before the Claim | TRP #163

    Benjamin Bracken and Mark Colegate of InsureTV lifts the lid on how insurers actually build credibility with brokers and buyers before a claim ever happens. We explore why authentic expertise beats corporate messaging, how video is reshaping distribution, and why trust — not price — is becoming the real competitive advantage in modern insurance markets. EPISODE LINKS: Benjamin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-bracken-89976564/ Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-colegate-69a83745/ InsureTV: https://www.insuretv.com/ CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 Intro02:16 The origin story: from AssetTV to insurance05:34 Insurance media adoption vs asset management07:31 Underinsurance, market growth, & broader distribution08:18 Are insurers more comfortable on camera now?11:09 COVID, authenticity, and off-script conversations15:29 Education, expertise, & helping professionals get better22:33 Do professionals still watch long-form content?26:06 Why nuance beats snackable content in insurance28:25 Trust, claims, & why short-form has limits29:48 Why firms come on the show in a soft market32:02 AI, brokers, & proving human value33:19 Claims support, external experts, & trust by association35:24 Showing value beyond “a piece of paper”37:34 Why video drives stronger retention than text40:11 The future: AI avatars, authenticity, & training

    46 min

  4. MAR 10

    Anshuman Srivastava: Record Capital vs Reinsurance Demand (CII Event)

    Global Chief Broking Officer at Aon, Anshuman Srivastava, joins Ben to unpack the 1/1 renewal season. Record capital, fierce competition, and falling prices reshaped the market. We explore what really happened at renewals and what reinsurers, brokers, and cedents should watch as the cycle evolves. EPISODE LINKS: Anshuman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshuman-srivastava-84767633/ Aon: https://www.aon.com/en/ Event: https://www.iilondon.co.uk/home/cpd-programme/webinars-technical-cpd/2026/february/11-renewals-record-capital-expands-opportunity-to-address-more-sources-of-volatility CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 Intro02:12 Market Context Before 1/1 Renewals03:01 Reinsurer Profits & Capital Growth04:22 Loss Experience & Secondary Perils06:09 Buyers Question Reinsurance Value07:02 Client and Broker Priorities08:24 Reinsurer Strategy for 1/110:18 Profitability Debate in Reinsurance12:36 Reinsurer Appetite and Innovation14:35 Renewal Outcomes and Pricing16:25 Client Differentiation in Renewals19:00 Performance Across Business Lines20:55 Alternative Capital Expands Beyond Cat21:36 Regional Differences in Renewals23:08 Why Renewals Ran Late25:02 Key Trends After 1/126:08 Data Centres Drive New Demand29:39 Emerging Risks: Geopolitics and Cyber32:20 Cyber Reinsurance Demand Lagging33:04 Indicators for Next Renewal Cycle35:19 Will Capital Stay in Reinsurance?37:04 Q&A: Product Spectrum Explained40:15 What Drives Negotiation Power42:16 What Top Reinsurance Teams Do44:02 PFAS: The Next Asbestos?45:03 What Could Harden Markets Again48:10 Broker Value in Soft Markets51:32 Regional Softness and Diversification53:50 Capital Markets vs Traditional Re56:41 Should Reinsurers Fear Alt Capital?57:30 Final Takeaways

    58 min

  5. FEB 24

    Andy Yeoman: When AI Rewrites Risk Transfer | TRP #162

    What happens when risk can be priced, placed, and traded in real time? Andy Yeoman, CEO at Concirrus, breaks down the move from “interesting” insurtech to truly compelling advantage, and why AI could reshape underwriting, portfolio strategy, and even treaty reinsurance itself. EPISODE LINKS: Andy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-yeoman-864469/ Concirrus: https://concirrus.ai/https://concirrus.ai/ CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 01:20 Meet Andy – Insurtech Origins 05:30 Lockdown Lessons & Version Two1 2:00 AI as a Golden Age for Insurance 15:30 Selling Outcomes, Not “AI” 18:30 Speed vs Certainty in Underwriting 22:00 Growth Without Headcount – Real ROI 25:00 Underwriter Satisfaction & Portfolio Thinking 27:30 Mining Declinations for Growth 29:30 In-Play Betting Analogy & Real-Time Risk 31:30 Embedded Insurance & Dynamic Risk Trading 33:30 The “But For” AI Companies – Who Wins? 35:30 Are Insurers Ready for What’s Coming? 36:40 Final Advice

    37 min

  6. FEB 17

    Steve Bowen: Avoid Pricing Risk for Yesterday’s Climate | TRP #161

    Steve Bowen of Gallagher Re explains why climate risk is non-linear, why historical data can mislead, and how cedents and reinsurers should rethink modelling, capital, and pricing before renewals.EPISODE LINKS:Steve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebowenwx/Gallagher Re: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/ Gallagher Re Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report 2025: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/news-and-insights/gallagherre-natural-catastrophe-and-climate-report-2025/CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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(03:10) Gallagher’s Climate & Catastrophe Report(04:53) 2025 Catastrophe Recap(07:00) Headline Losses vs Deeper Market Signals(09:53) Lessons Since 2005(11:01) AI in Cat Modelling(14:30) Never Fall in Love with One Model(17:07) Rethinking Tail Events(19:44) SCS, Aggregates & the January 1 Renewal Shift(23:34) Capital, Insurability & the Public–Private Balance(27:36) Final Thoughts for 2026 (29:58) Outro

    30 min

  7. FEB 2

    Reinsurance News Roundup | January 2026

    Jerad & Ben 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  X: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠  YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠  RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠

    7 min

  8. JAN 29

    1/1 Reinsurance Renewals Recap 2026 | TRP #160

    Jerad and Ben unpack the 1/1 renewals after a storm-free cat year: record capacity, double-digit decreases and why this is softening, not a soft market. They dive into US casualty pain, AI-fuelled data centre risk, geopolitics, war covers, ILS flows and why 2026 could be M&A galore. CONNECT WITH US: Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠ 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 Intro01:46 Record Capacity, Fierce Competition & a Benign Cat Year04:17 Softening vs Soft Market & Ratings Agency Outlooks08:52 US Casualty Woes, Social Inflation & Nuclear Verdicts11:39 Fragile vs Robust Economy, AI Boom & Bubble Risk14:25 Casualty Pricing, Credit Markets & ILS Capital Flows16:43 Data Centres: AI Infrastructure as a New Specialty Line22:17 Geopolitics, War Risk & Aviation / Energy Exposures26:46 What the 1.1 Renewal Tells Us About the Next Phase29:00 Reinsurer Growth, ROE Pressure & M&A (Zurich / Beazley)33:18 Reinsurance Broker M&A & the Battle for Scale37:17 2026 Watchlist: Storm Season Scenarios, M&A & Wrap-Up

    38 min
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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 the nuances of market dynamics. With industry expertise, they dive into the trends, challenges, and stories shaping the reinsurance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking for a little more knowledge to ensure the glazing over of eyes at parties, tune in for an engaging journey through the world of reinsurance!

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  • Creator
    The Reinsurance Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    311
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