Lloyd's introduces claims as a strategic principle

Elevating claims from a back-office function to a strategic pillar is a shift the entire (re)insurance industry should embrace. Lloyd’s move sets a powerful precedent: recognizing claims as a driver of trust, retention, and competitive advantage. If we want to build resilient, customer-centric markets, claims must sit at the heart of the business, not the sidelines.

In Captive Intelligence, Pete Chesman ACII, Partner at McGill and Partners, breaks down how captives can harness reinsurance arbitrage to unlock real value in today’s complex risk environment. He details how this strategic approach helps captives secure better coverage, use capital more efficiently, and ultimately take greater control of their risks.   Want to learn how to get more out of your captive? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/etgiqhvg

Claims has a major part to play in the next market phase. In The Insurer, Iain Reynolds, Head of Reinsurance Claims, and James D'Onofrio, Head of US Region, explain how stronger claims discipline can: ➡️ surface emerging exposures early ➡️ improve underwriting and pricing decisions ➡️ accelerate better outcomes for clients Read the full viewpoint: https://lnkd.in/ghxghFvr #Reinsurance #Claims #RiskManagement #ClientEngagement

As the ILS market gathers in Bermuda this week, four major topics are shaping the conversation: - Robust Q4 cat bond pipeline – Expectations of $6–8B in new issuance could push 2025 volumes past $20B. Investor demand remains strong, with potential returns in the high single digits to low teens. - Private ILS: Renewed interest, limited flows – Spread compression in cat bonds is drawing allocator attention to private ILS, though meaningful capital hasn't followed yet. - Casualty & specialty ILS gain momentum – New fundraises and sidecar activity (from Liberty Mutual, Enstar, Fleming Re) show appetite for long-tail risk, though some question if this trend will last beyond today’s rate environment. - SCS model update creates pricing tension – Verisk’s model revision aligns better with market loss experience, but early adoption in cat bonds could impact Q4 pricing vs. traditional reinsurance. For FULL analysis piece follow link in comments. #ILS #InsiderAnalysis

Earlier today, Founder and CEO Gregory M. Zarin Zarin joined the opening panel at the 13th Annual 2025 Convergence Conference in Bermuda, held October 13–15, to discuss wildfire risk and its growing impact on claims, subrogation, and recovery. The discussion focused on wildfire risk, exploring how evolving liability dynamics, regulatory pressures, and recovery processes are reshaping underwriting assumptions and investor confidence. SubroSmart is proud to have been part of this important conversation on how the industry can adapt to evolving risks and build greater resilience across the reinsurance and ILS landscape. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gsxjbdQS Read more about our participation: https://lnkd.in/gY-qyZp4 #Convergence2025 #SubroSmart #Reinsurance #ILS #InsuranceInnovation #Subrogation #Claims #WildfireRisk

US casualty reinsurance pricing has surged past stressed loss trends, leaving some market players overreacting to the current noise, say Guy Carpenter’s Chris Ross and Blake Berman. With excess liability rates up 15%+ through mid-2025 and high-excess limits dropping nearly 20%, the stage is set for cautious yet opportunistic reinsurers. Discover how measured risk-taking could unlock the next wave of market opportunities: https://ow.ly/IRex50X7OBi

The FCA published its long-awaited consultation, accompanied by a strong statement of intent. Andrew Jacobs - Chartered FCSI and Pete Davies unpack the key takeaways for lenders, brokers and stakeholders across the industry: ✅ A structured redress process with clear categories and timelines ✅ Lenders, not brokers, will be responsible for delivering redress ✅ Compensation calculated using a standardised methodology ✅ Stakeholders have until 18 November 2025 to respond Read our full insight, including what this means for your business and how to prepare: https://bit.ly/3J33XDy #SWGroup #SWInsights

Reinsurers remain cautious on US casualty business Despite the headwinds facing the sector, US casualty reinsurance capacity remained steady at the mid-year renewals, brokers say Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9FGMf-Z #DataDrivenTechEnabled #InsuranceDay Munich Re Stefan Golling SCOR Jean Paul Conoscente Gallagher Re Tom Wakefield Swiss Re Urs Baertschi Guy Carpenter Carolyn Morley Aon

In stop loss underwriting, not every situation is black and white. In the final post of our four-part market update series, Jeremy Freestone, Symetra’s SVP of Stop Loss, shares why a carrier’s judgment and partnership matter most. Swipe through for insights on navigating underwriting in uncertain situations.

Supercede's Rose warns reinsurance industry could waste $100 billion annually on data failures: He highlighted recent work on Lloyd's SRS return automation, which gives clients access to regulatory reporting “about four months earlier than ... #regulatoryreporting #regulation #finperform