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3 March 2026Reinsurance

Capital buffers will shield reinsurers from Iran/US conflict, agree ratings agencies

Strong capitalisation and 2025 earnings are likely to shield global reinsurers from the current conflict in the Middle East, with specialty lines of marine, trade credit, aviation and political risk expected to see the most direct and immediate impacts.

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