Insurance Insider - Behind the Headlines

What is the purpose of the Underwriting Room in the post-Covid working world? According to Lloyd's Market Association CEO Sheila Cameron, the Room remains the "beating heart" of the London insurance ecosystem, and there is "overwhelming support" to maintain it. In her role at the LMA, Sheila has a unique insight into what is top of the agenda for all 55 managing agents. Tu...

Listen in as Aegis London CEO Alex Powell discusses how to underwrite profitably through the cycle, the carrier’s growth in the cyber market, and the company’s future strategy. Also in this episode, Insurance Insider's Rachel Dalton discusses developments in the Japanese broking market. 

Listen in as Luis Prato, president of the UK and MENA for Liberty Specialty Markets, discusses the role of London within Liberty’s global business, the future strategy of the carrier, and the art of risk selection as a driver for performance. Also in this episode, Insurance Insider Editor-in-Chief Catrin Shi brings you the latest on Lloyd's strategy to build a $100bn market. 

In this episode, Liberal Democratic parliamentary candidate for the City Edward Lucas discusses the importance of financial services in the political debate. Plus, Insurance Insider's team brings you the latest on R&Q's provisional liquidation and large solar losses in the United Arab Emirates. 

In this episode, Hiscox London Market CEO Kate Markham discusses the carrier's AI lead underwriting project with Google Cloud, and the opportunity the insurer sees underwriting energy transition business in the Lloyd's marketplace.  And Insurance Insider lead reporter Rachel Dalton explains the status of casualty reserving in the London market.

Listen in as BMS UK CEO Ian Gormley shares key takeaways from RIMS, changing dynamics in the property E&S market, and BMS expansion plans in 2024. Also in this episode, Insurance Insider ILS Editor-in-Chief Fiona Robertson discusses the findings from the London Market Group's London Matters report, and why casualty was top of the agenda in the latest Lloyd's market message.

Listen in as Inigo CEO Richard Watson and head of reinsurance Alice Kaye discuss the use of data and AI in underwriting, the possibilities of entering the casualty treaty market, and all options being on the table for future capital events. Also in this episode, Insurance Insider Editor-in-Chief Catrin Shi shares her perspective on the unexpected change in rating conditions emerging in the second...

Convex CEO Paul Brand discusses building and running a $4bn (re)insurer. And Insurance Insider's Rachel Dalton provides an update on Dubai flooding and reinsurance coverage in the Middle East. 

Insurance Insider lead reporter Rachel Dalton runs down the key highlights of the 1.4 reinsurance renewals as capacity returned to the market. Howden Re's head of terrorism and political violence Sandy Warne explains how the political violence insurance market is responding to a period of war and geopolitical upheaval, in a year when around 40% of the world's population are heading to th...

In this episode: The latest from the marine market as it weighs up the implications of the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Early indications are the claim could eclipse losses from Costa Concordia, stretching into the billions.  We also hear from, head of innovation at CFC George Beattie as he breaks down the opportunities CFC sees in the carbon market, following its recent entry into the class of b...

In this episode: Insurance Insider editor in chief Catrin Shi helps unpack Lloyd’s preliminary 2023 results, and offers her perspective on Aviva’s acquisition of Probitas.  Incoming chief underwriting officer at Tokio Marine Kiln Vivek Syal gives his outlook for the business and broader underwriting conditions.  We also discuss the Tokio Marine Kiln’s view on treaty reinsurance, after it exited th...

Alistair Swift – head of global lines of business, corporate risk and broking at WTW – tells Behind the Headlines we are past the peak of the hard market.  Underwriters are like black cab drivers and are only ever going to talk the market up.  Growth ambitions are increasing competition and putting pressure on rates.  A desire to expand is being driven by broadly adequate rates across most classes...