How do you harmonise distribution strategies in a rapidly evolving marketplace?Sara Farrup took over as head of global markets at Axis at the beginning of the year, assuming leadership of one of the largest syndicates in Lloyd’s and a ma...

Nobody likes flying in turbulence, and in recent years aviation insurers have faced their fair share of upheaval.First there was the major claim stemming from the war in Ukraine, and following that a string of claims for the all-risk mar...

MS Re has undergone a period of significant growth in recent years, and expects to top $4bn of GWP in 2025. CUO Charlie Goldie explains on Behind the Headlines that the company’s strategy is to deliver value creation for its parent over...

How do struggling governments across the globe tackle stagnating economic growth?According to Cristopher Croft, CEO of the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association, the specialty broking sector is key to unlocking...

IGI’s premium income has almost doubled since it listed in 2020, but how can growth still be achieved in a soft market?President and CEO Waleed Jabsheh tells Behind the Headlines that there is still fertile ground to expand its ‘relative...

What’s driving the wave of shifting ownership structures in the Lloyd’s market? The M&A cycle underway at Lloyd’s is reshaping the landscape, with new models emerging. One recent example is the combination of a mortgage and Lloyd...

How does Lloyd’s plan to secure its future as a leading global marketplace?Lloyd’s chair, Sir Charles Roxburgh, joined the market in May with a full in-tray—most notably, the task of appointing the next CEO. Now, with a fresh lead...

What’s next for the reinsurance market as Monte Carlo approaches?Conference season is here, and reinsurers are preparing to descend on Monte Carlo for the annual Rendezvous de Septembre — the traditional starting gun for 1 January renewa...

What happens when a global broker network decides to fill a gap in the London market itself?Assurex Global is a worldwide network of over 100 independent brokers, placing around $50bn of premium. Partners in the network pump about $4bn o...

What does it take to turn a family-run insurance group into a global powerhouse?That’s the question HW Kaufman is tackling head-on. The parent company of RB Jones and Burns & Wilcox has global ambitions—and it’s brought in internatio...

What’s next for one of Lloyd’s largest syndicates as it sets its sights beyond London?Chaucer is a long-established force in the London market, with its flagship Syndicate 1084 underwriting more than $2bn in business—making it one...

How is The Fidelis Partnership choosing to launch into new insurance classes as it rapidly expands? The Pine Walk MGA platform has grown significantly in recent years and now writes over $900mn of business. As The Fidelis Partnershi...

Is the ransomware threat really getting worse – or just more visible? A spree of cyber attacks targeting major UK retailers has thrown ransomware back into the spotlight. But according to Tom Draper, UK managing director at Coalition...

Is the huge growth experienced by the MGA sector run out of steam?Not so, according to Danny Maleary, CEO of MGA incubator Pro MGA Global Solutions.Malearly told Behind the Headlines that there are major opportunities for M...

What’s next for Conduit Re’s strategy following a leadership shake-up?New CEO Neil Eckert tells Insurance Insider that his vision is one of “evolution, not revolution” — with plans to build on the carrier’s core reinsuran...

Are intermediaries facing tougher times as the broking supercycle winds down?Following several years of rapid growth, the softening market is making expansion more challenging for intermediaries. However, BMS group chief broking officer ...

What does it take to stay profitable as the insurance cycle shifts — and why is leadership diversity still lagging in the London market?Jane Warren, active underwriter at Liberty Specialty Markets, board member of the Lloyd’s Market Asso...

Why have reinsurance start-ups remained so rare in recent years, even as underwriting conditions have improved?Mereo Advisors is one of the few carriers to successfully raise capital, although Mereo Insurance CEO and CUO David Croom-John...

What does the bustling insurance industry of today have in common with the coffee shops of the seventeenth century?While underwriters and brokers now operate from towering skyscrapers, some of the City's oldest traditions endure. The Cit...

What are the potential consequences for businesses amid escalating loss costs in the US casualty market? According to Acrisure Re CEO Simon Hedley, the class of business may begin to deliver some healthy results for businesses who h...

Is the MGA start-up boom here to stay?According to BP Marsh's chief investment officer Dan Topping, the answer is a resounding 'yes'. The seasoned investor tells Behind the Headlines that he is still seeing significant inbound int...

How does a young insurance company surpass growth expectations and successfully reposition itself in the market as a fully independent player?In this episode of Insurance Insider’s Behind the Headlines, CEO Mark Al...

The renewable energy sector is a major growth opportunity for the insurance industry but the loss experience has been challenging. This was underlined last month by another major battery fire at the Moss Landing complex in California, w...

What is fueling the intense mergers and acquisitions activity in the MGA space, and how is it shaping the competitive landscape?In this episode of Behind the Headlines, Specialty MGA Optio Group CEO Deepak Soni discusses the oppor...

Following several years of stellar returns for reinsurers, what does this year's January renewal pricing swing mean for clients?In this episode, Howden Re’s David Flandro brings his decades of experience monitoring market cycles to bear ...