Swiss Re's Nikhil da Victoria Lobo on reinsurance market trends

We are excited to share our latest newsletter, "A Global View of Asset Intensive Reinsurance (AIR)." Also known as funded reinsurance, AIR is rapidly emerging as a key strategic tool for insurers worldwide, driven by rising capital pressures, the need for financial metric optimization, and increasing demand for asset-efficient solutions.   In this newsletter, we offer a comprehensive overview of the global deployment of AIR — from large-scale legacy deals in the US to solvency-focused capital solutions in Europe and the growing interest in APAC. Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/ewke2ivN

Unlocking the #European #reinsurance market in one comprehensive report 👉Are you active in the European reinsurance sector? As the market continues to evolve rapidly, making informed decisions requires access to reliable, up-to-date data. Atlas Reinsurance Reports - Europe 2026 provides an in-depth analysis of the European reinsurance landscape, featuring: -Key performance indicators for 2024 (turnover, profitability, loss experience, and more) - A 10-year study of each major European reinsurer 📊 With these valuable insights, you’ll be able to: - Identify market leaders - Anticipate future trends - Strengthen your partnerships and refine your strategic decisions  🔗 https://bit.ly/4g3wEMJ

Extreme events are not just headlines: they are transforming the facultative reinsurance market. Climate events, combined with rising litigation and capacity cycle volatility, present new challenges for cedents and brokers. In this scenario, technical underwriting, advanced modeling, and expertise in managing complex claims become the key to ensuring financial stability and sustainable structures. Facultative reinsurance is no longer just a risk transfer mechanism: it is a strategy to sustain operations in an uncertain and increasingly demanding environment. Read the full article: http://spr.ly/6043A9pRH #Reinsurance #RiskManagement #TechnicalUnderwriting #FacultativeMarket #AIG

The global reinsurance market isn’t just big, it’s booming! 🤯 By 2030, it’s expected to reach USD 629.70 billion, growing at a steady 6% CAGR. For brokers and businesses, this isn’t just a number. It signals opportunity.  A robust reinsurance market means greater capacity, innovation, and security for your clients’ risk needs. We help our clients navigate this expanding landscape with insight, expertise, and solutions that protect what matters most. #Reinsurance #MarketGrowth #RiskManagement #OakTreeIntermediaries #IndustryInsights

Client performance and data transparency should define reinsurance cycle's next phase: Monica Ningen, CEO of U.S. P&C reinsurance at Swiss Re, said reinsurers should differentiate clients more sharply based on performance, data quality ...

🔹 Day 55 of 60 – Reinsurance Deep Dive Series 📌 Topic: Reinsurance & Capital Management – How Reserving Impacts Solvency and Regulatory Ratios Strong reserves are not just about paying claims—they’re the backbone of an insurer’s capital strength and compliance with global regulatory frameworks. ⸻ 💡 Key Connections Between Reserving and Capital: 1️⃣ Solvency Protection • Adequate reserves ensure that insurers can meet obligations even under extreme loss events. • Regulators (e.g., Solvency II in Europe, Risk-Based Capital in the U.S.) require minimum capital buffers based on reserve adequacy. 2️⃣ Capital Efficiency • Well-estimated reserves avoid over-reserving (which ties up capital) and under-reserving (which risks insolvency). • Optimized reserves free capital for underwriting growth or investment opportunities. 3️⃣ Regulatory Ratios • Metrics like Solvency Ratio, Combined Ratio, and RBC Ratios are directly influenced by reserve levels. • Accurate reserving supports favorable ratings and market confidence. 4️⃣ Reinsurance Leverage • Smart reinsurance programs reduce required reserves, lowering capital strain. • Retentions and treaty structures affect both reserve size and capital relief. ⸻ 📊 Why It Matters: ✔ Protects policyholders and investors ✔ Improves financial flexibility ✔ Enables competitive underwriting strategies 📌 Up Next (Day 56): Catastrophe Modeling in Practice – Turning Simulation into Reserving Insight #Reinsurance #CapitalManagement #Reserving #SolvencyII #RiskBasedCapital #IFRS17 #InsuranceEducation #60DayReinsuranceSeries #ChatGPTPowered

The Actuarial Guideline (AG 55) is a new framework U.S. insurers and reinsurers must consider when managing asset-intensive reinsurance. Review key implications and industry impact. https://ow.ly/xAka50X0bGA #reinsurance #ActuarialGuidelines #RiskManagement

🎬 Day 19: Reinsurance Optimization – Smart Risk Sharing 🗣️ Hook: "Can reinsurance lower your capital needs while managing risk better?" 🧠 Explain: Yes! Under Solvency II, smart reinsurance reduces required capital. 📉 Transfer peak risk 📈 Smooth earnings 🔄 Balance asset-liability mismatches But it is not just about cost—it is about strategic fit with risk profile and regulation. 🎯 Wrap-up: Good reinsurance is like good backup—it saves you at the right time. #SolvencyII #Reinsurance #RiskManagement #InsuranceStrategy #CapitalEfficiency #IFRS17 #Finance #InsuranceInnovation #RiskOptimization #XceedanceConsulting

In this episode of #FitchInFive for #FinancialInstitutions, Sabine Bauer, Manuel Arrive, CFA and Brian Schneider discuss key takeaways from the Monte Carlo #Reinsurance Rendez-Vous, focusing on how their discussions with re-insurers, Investors and market participants align with Fitch’s global reinsurance #outlook for 2026. Visit our website for more on Fitch's Reinsurance coverage https://ow.ly/VTLy50X0GnF