1/1 renewals highlight strategic shifts in reinsurance market

The January 1, 2025, reinsurance renewals saw a notable evolution in market dynamics, moving beyond purely transactional placements to year-round strategic partnerships. Amid increasing buyer sophistication, evolving casualty portfolios, and rapid innovation in cyber and catastrophe bond markets, cedents and reinsurers are collaborating more strategically to address emerging challenges and opportunities.

Already registered?

For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription that we can add you to for FREE, please email Elliot Field at efield@newtonmedia.co.uk

More on this story

Reinsurance

Softening property rates mask mounting weather exposure: MS Re

31 October 2026 MS Re’s Lisa Butera explains why mounting secondary perils and urban sprawl mean buyers must restructure retentions rather than simply taking cheaper rates.

Reinsurance

US casualty insurers hold the line on limits and handle difficult claims sooner: Gallagher Re

31 October 2026 Limits discipline and changing claims practices are informing reinsurers’ assessments of North American casualty portfolios, says Emily Apostolides, head of casualty, North America, at Gallagher Re.

Reinsurance

Carriers seek first mover advantage in D&O reputation gap opportunity

31 October 2026 Parametric insurance could help close a critical D&O protection gap as reputation risks grow.