Taking on the stark challenges of climate change
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has raised many new questions, but climate change remains one of the most pressing emerging risks. Charles Cooper of AXA XL looks at the issues facing the re/insurance industry.
Fraught renewals ahead as market stands firm on pricing
Carriers are broadly predicting price increases at the January renewals, but Paul Brand of Convex warns that some difficult discussions with buyers lie ahead.
Embracing its true destiny: QBE Re commits to Bermuda
QBE Re has a renewed appetite for reinsurance business and plans to become a real force in the market—with Bermuda being at the heart of that strategy, Tracey Gibbons, head of office, QBE Re, tells Bermuda:Re+ILS.
Keeping the show on the road
RenaissanceRe has singled out its entire facilities and office administration and IT teams for recognition as unsung heroes.
Hedging longevity risk in the life reinsurance market: a guide
With questions over health and mortality surging to the top of public consciousness amid the pandemic, there has been heightened interest in life assurance and, by extension, reinsurance coverage. How do carriers manage these portfolios over time?
Digging deep on digital: can the life reinsurance market keep up with the kids?
How is the life assurance industry moving to keep up with changing times and an increased focus on digitisation? Philip Edbrooke, director of protection and innovation for Europe at Pacific Life Re, spoke to Bermuda:Re+ILS.
Back to business
Bermuda prides itself on its friendly approach to new business, and is attracting growing numbers of startups in insurtech and life re to add to its portfolio of re/insurance firms. Craig Redcliffe of EY Bermuda explains the many attractions of the Island.
“We are going to plant the flag in Bermuda”
BMS Re began 2021 with a spate of acquisitions as the broker looked to expand its presence in key markets. The firm’s CEO Pete Chandler sat down in the Re/insurance Lounge to discuss how the Bermuda market fits into that vision.
Independent brokers remain integral to the Bermuda re/insurance market
Bermuda has welcomed a sustained influx of new insurance players. Paul Scope of Ed Broking looks at the independent brokers and their influence on Bermuda’s ongoing success.
A new generation of trailblazers
Bermuda is known around the world as the premier jurisdiction for re/insurance. Key to its success is the breadth and depth of talent on the Island. Bermuda:Re+ILS introduces its Rising Stars class of 2021—12 people who are blazing their path across the industry.
