CONTENTS NEWS Brokers fear being squeezed out of the loopAnxious cedants are exploring private deals, says chairman of the VIG Re board of directors.READ ON NEWS Peak Re eyes growth in Europe, but is no pushoverEuropean cedants have earned no free passes for Peak Re’s diversification drive: they will face the full swathe of hoops to jump through.READ ON NEWS Today’s challenges: a bevy of grey swansNone of the trials facing the industry is unique, unexpected or something that has not been seen before, says David Flandro of Howden.READ ON INTERVIEW: NICK BENARDOUT, PATRIA RE MARKETING SERVICES Patria Re to drive diversificationLondon-based Patria Re Marketing Services is building a property treaty portfolio in territories outside Latin America.READ ON NEWS Ready to deploy cat capacityNewRe has cat capacity to offer the market—as long as the price and terms and conditions are right, says CUO Herrenpoth.READ ON NEWS Cedants’ credit profiles matterReinsurers should pay closer attention to the credit profile and financial strength of their cedants: Litmus Analysis.READ ON INTERVIEW: MICHAL LÖRINC, AON Modelling the fingerprints of climate changeResearch and investment to combine climate and cat model data will improve risk forecasts now and for a changing climate.READ ON NEWS Cyber parametric is on its wayTo meet demand, Skyline Partners is working on a parametric cyber product.READ ON NEWS Buyers: take what you can getBuyers should consider taking early offers on coverage—and not pushing back too hard on price: Brit.READ ON NEWS Cyber market eyes ILS: Guy Carpenter panelThe industry will have to make progress on modelling and limits to get ILS into the game, key industry leaders agreed.READ ON NEWS Ariel Re seeks an added dose of contract clarityAriel Re came to Baden-Baden with a taste for property-cat and it has room in the book for more European risks.READ ON NEWS Hefty recent cat losses well within modellers’ expectationsRecent increases in cat losses are not necessarily being driven by climate change—rises in exposure values and replacement costs are more pertinent.READ ON NEWS RMS warns on short-sightednessRMS is hoping to sell something beyond event and risk models that may serve as a guide as to how climate change will impact major events.READ ON NEWS Lessons from Hurricane IanThe 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season could unveil the shortcomings of the seasonal forecasting the insurance industry leans on: BMS.READ ON NEWS Expect a delayed renewalCautious cedant confidence at Monte Carlo has been replaced by overt caution at Baden-Baden.READ ON NEWS Open for business: NewRe‘We are open to price anything,’ says CEO Thomas Braune.READ ON SURVEY The war for tech and talentThere is a growing awareness in Baden-Baden that the industry needs fresh talent—urgently.READ ON CONTACT US Contact Intelligent InsurerREAD ONSubscribe
