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"Inflation is the primary question for our clients in conversation," says Nudo. "What we really want to do is understand how they’re accounting for it in their portfolios."

"The exposure landscape has changed and continues to change and evolve" says Jabsheh. "There is no business if we can’t generate returns."

Reinsurers are being really clear on what they want," says Wakefield. "We are spending huge amounts of our time with clients making sure they're coming to market with a clear view on risk."

"There's never been a line of commercial insurance that has more data at its fingertips than cyber insurers do today," says Methven. "But it's how they find that needle in the haystack."

"We are merging with the Howden group, and we're really excited about it: two culturally complementary organisations, and we looked very hard for that," explains Fox. "We're excited."

"We can't forget, now that we're 30 years on from Huricane Andrew, that it only takes one storm to make a huge difference in a season," says Churney.

“It’s very important to think about the different scenarios that you’re going to plan for and be realistic about that,” says Brookes about setting climate change targets, “but also to set up a framework and approach that can be flexible as you do that.”

Reinsurance leaders attending the Rendez-Vous de Septembre conference in Monte Carlo this year shared different views on what is the industry’s biggest challenge today.

"We are being very careful about how we allocate our natural catastrophe capacity," says Dunleavy.

“The demand for reinsurance has never been stronger,” says Massimo Reina of Guy Carpenter

“The demand for reinsurance has never been stronger,” says Massimo Reina of Guy Carpenter

Meg Green sits down with Guidewire's chief evangelist, Laura Drabik, to talk ecosystems.

"We will weather the storm together," says Beggs. "The purpose of reinsurance is to provide peace of mind, stability and protection."

“The demand for reinsurance has never been stronger,” says Massimo Reina of Guy Carpenter

Some predict that the cyber insurance market will be comparable in size to the P&C market by 2040. Getting into our current understanding of cyber risk is John Coletti, head of cyber reinsurance at Swiss Re

Managing wildfire risk is ancincreasing concern for reinsurers. Last week, Meg Green, managing editor of Insider Engage, sat down with Bob Frady to discuss all things wildfire and reinsurance.

Mike Mitchell says reinsurers face a 'tense balance' to manage volatility and capacity

Offering consistent support to clients during economic downturns is most important, said Tobias Povel, chief underwriting officer, Credit & Surety, SCOR P&C. Please click on the link below to view the video.

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, there's growth opportunities for virtually every line of business, Tony Kuczinski, CEO and president, Munich Re US P&C Cos. Please click on the link below to watch the video interview.

Modeling and pricing are the biggest challenges facing the insurance industry today, said Christopher Donelan, CEO, Global Reinsurance, Sompo International.

Every claim can build long-term relationships, said Tim Deardon, senior vice president, group head of claims, IGI.

Inflation, climate change, cyber risks and geopolitical instability are creating an uncertain environment for insurers, said Mike Mitchell, head of Property & Specialty Underwriting, Reinsurance, Swiss Re. Please click below to view the full video.

Umbrella and Directors & Officers liability insurance and being challenged by social inflation, said Jim D'Onofrio, general manager, Liberty Mutual Reinsurance.

The coverage gap presents great growth opportunities for insurers, said Anne-Marie Cical, regional chief underwriting officer, Europe, SCOR P&C. Please click on the link below to view the video.

The level of property/casualty insurance penetration in emerging markets is low, which gives insurers amble opportunity for growth, said Eric Jenck, regional chief underwriting officer, Fast Growth Markets, SCOR P&C. Please click on the link below to view the video interview.

Small companies can stand out and draw fresh talent through a strong diversity and inclusion program, said Aaida Abu Jaber, D&I leader, IGI.

Jim D'Onofrio, general manager, Liberty Mutual Reinsurance, shares how insurers can help prepare for the next 'Gray Swan,' which could include risks like forever chemicals, cyber, financial crisis, and pandemic. Click on the link below to view the video interview.

There's no shortage of opportunity in Asia/Pacific but barriers to success include language, culture and regulation, said Nick Garrity, chief executive officer, IGI Labuan. Click on the link below to view the video interview.

Digital distribution has brought a 'quantum leap' in driving sales and revenue, and could play a key role in closing the protection gap, said Vincent Foucart, deputy CEO of P&C Partners, Scor P&C. Click the video below to watch the interview with Foucart.