Insurance Insider - Behind the Headlines

Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London Market through discussions with the journalists who broke them with insights from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.

Insurance Insider - Behind the Headlines is a news podcast hosted by Sam Casey, with 66 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sam Casey hosts Insurance Insider - Behind the Headlines, a news show with 66 episodes published.

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  Behind the Headlines: Marsh Re's Vicky Carter on capital innovation in reinsurance

  Sep 3, 202633 min

  What is the focus of the reinsurance market heading into the annual Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo? According to Marsh Re’s Vicky Carter, the abundant capital in the market is an opportunity for clients to explore innovative capital structures. Speaking on Behind the Headlines , Carter explained how new reinsurance vehicles in Lloyd’s are a win-win for investors and insurers, and is putting pressure on the conventional reinsurance market. Carter also reflected on her work supporting rising professionals in the reinsurance market, and the impact AI is having on early-stage careers. And in this week’s news discussion, Insurance Insider’s editor-in-chief discusses what is unique about the latest incarnation of the soft market.

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  Behind the Headlines: Howden CMA’s Beckham and Cooper on the M&A boom

  Aug 20, 202626 min

  Following a string of major M&A transactions over the past year, are we past the peak of the M&A cycle? According to Howden Capital Markets & Advisory’s Leo Beckham and Bill Cooper, we should expect to see deals keep on coming. The investment bankers told Behind the Headlines that they are still operating in a “double-sided coin” M&A market – with ongoing buyer and seller interest. The discussion also delves into the innovative new capital structures in the Lloyd’s market, which are attracting an ever more sophisticated cadre of investors into London. Plus, Insurance Insider’s editorial team discuss what a summer of extreme heatwaves means for the insurance sector.

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  Behind the headlines: Nick Hankin on QBE Re’s $6bn reinsurance ambitions

  Aug 6, 202625 min

  QBE Re has doubled in size since 2020, and plans to double its scale again by 2030 to underwrite $6bnn of business. But how can this continued expansion be achieved in a market undergoing significant softening? According to QBE Re managing director Nick Hankin, the business is not relying on one or two big bets, but is targeting broad-based expansion across product and geography. He told Insurance Insider that QBE Re benefits from harnessing the data and broker partnerships of the wider QBE group, as well as its capital strength and balance sheet. And in this week’s news discussion, Insurance Insider editor Fiona Robertson explains what is influencing the rapid growth in the London smart follow market.

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  Episode #63

  Behind the Headlines: Pool Re’s Tom Clementi on the ever-evolving terrorism threat

  Jul 23, 202626 min

  Government-backed terrorism reinsurer Pool Re was established in 1993 to respond to commercial market failure caused by the IRA’s bombing campaign. Since then, the terror threat landscape has changed hugely, and Pool Re has evolved with it. Approaching its next strategic review with the Treasury, what are the top priorities for the organisation? CEO Tom Clementi tells Behind the Headlines that Pool Re will continue to push for more business to return to the private market, reducing exposure for the taxpayer. And with insurance penetration still low for smaller firms, Pool Re is aiming to incentivise insurers to improve terrorism coverage for SMEs. Meanwhile, in an editorial discussion Insurance Insider’s Fiona Robertson explains Allianz’s growth aspirations in Lloyd’s.

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  Episode #62

  Behind the Headlines: Oak Global’s Cathal Carr on reinsurance recency bias

  Jul 9, 202629 min

  Following a period of dwindling market share for London in reinsurance, reinsurer start-up activity has returned to the Square Mile. One such business is Cathal Carr-led Oak Global, which launched in 2024 and now boasts two syndicates. But why choose to launch in Lloyd’s? Carr told Behind the Headlines how Lloyd’s provided a unique access to capital which was transformational in its launch phase. Discussing market conditions, he said that the soft reinsurance market was operating with “recency bias” following several years of benign claims activity. In addition, Insurance Insider’s Rachel Dalton and Sam Casey discuss a spike in claims activity in the energy market.

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