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Navigating the world of reinsurance can feel complex, but it doesn’t have to be dull. Join Jerad Leigh and Ben Rose—co-founders of Supercede and genuine reinsurance nerds enthusiasts—as they unravel the nuances of market dynamics. With industry expertise, they dive into the trends, challenges, and stories shaping the reinsurance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking for a little more knowledge to ensure the glazing over of eyes at parties, tune in for an engaging journey through the world of reinsurance!
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This week Jerad and Ben dive into the inefficiencies of the reinsurance market, the lack of technological modernisation compared with other industries, and the host of practitioner frustrations. We want to address the question: is the industry broken? This episode is analogy galore - we explain all manner of concepts with strange and wild comparisons.
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:55) “Reinsurance Is Broken”
(03:00) The Need to Modernise
(05:30) Practitioner Frustrations
(10:07) The Element of Customer Experience
(12:50) Technology & Automation to Support Reinsurance
(15:31) Improving the Speed of Reinsurance Purchasing
(19:20) Progress vs. the Status Quo
(23:06) The Blasé Nature of Reinsurance Costs
(25:32) Analogy Battle: Is the Reinsurance Industry Broken?
Meet the co-founders of Supercede who reveal their history within reinsurance, the issues they faced working as underwriters and brokers, and why they decided to create Supercede.
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Website: https://www.supercede.com
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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
06:00 - Jerad’s reinsurance history
07:06 - Ben’s transition from music to reinsurance
09:49 - Innovating in a relationship-driven industry
15:15 - Leveraging the internet for reinsurance
17:50 - Why Jerad loves reinsurance
21:09 - Does Ben’s love for reinsurance match Jerad’s?
22:52 - Deal making, contracts, and bespoke solutions
25:14 - What is Supercede?
The deal’s done… now the real work begins. In this episode, we dive into the post-placement problem haunting the reinsurance market. From ghostly data gaps to clunky legacy systems, we explore why post-placement processes break down — and what the industry must do to fix them before the next renewal cycle.EPISODE LINKS:Industry Survey (5 minutes at most!): https://form.typeform.com/to/IZw31ohOhttps://form.typeform.com/to/IZw31ohOCONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:32 Reinsurance's Ghost Problem04:29 The Forgotten Back Office06:02 Complex Contracts 07:40 Everyone Fudging the Data (And Why It’s a Problem)09:28 Data Lag & the Lloyd’s SRS Return Challenge11:00 Manual Madness vs Modern Possibilities12:17 Legacy Systems: Built in Basements, Breaking Today14:04 When Innovation Breaks Everything 15:15 Audit Risk as a Catalyst for Change16:47 Claims Leakage & the Real Cost of Sloppy Data18:30 From Ghosts to F1: A Better Way to Collaborate20:10 It’s Not About Ambition – It’s About Audit Panic21:52 Better Outcomes via Better Systems23:27 Efficiency is Never the Main Reason24:36 We Don’t Even Know Who Finished the Race25:50 Industry Survey: Tell Us We’re Wrong28:00 Supercede’s Journey into Post-Placement Data29:33 Final Thoughts
Meg Green of the Insurance Insider reflects on 25 years of interviewing the industry’s most influential leaders. From shifting market cycles to the rise of MGAs and AI, Meg shares insider perspectives on what CEOs really think - and what shapes January 1 renewals.EPISODE LINKS:Meg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themeggreen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/themeggreen/Insurance Insider: https://www.insuranceinsider.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Welcome & Introductions02:25 – How industry interviews evolved04:05 – CEOs vs junior execs06:00 – Market themes07:45 – Shifts in industry talent10:00 – AI’s role in shaping insurance
Sebastian Cook, Deputy CEO at Howden Re, shares his perspective on the reinsurance landscape heading into 2026. He discusses volatility, international growth, reinsurer appetite, and how thoughtful strategies can align buyers and sellers. Gain insight into capital, climate, and collaboration in today’s market.EPISODE LINKS:Seb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-cook-b862ba133/Howden Re: https://www.howdenre.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:00 Key market themes02:45 Bridging buyers and sellers04:15 International market focus05:40 Making Monte Carlo count07:10 Climate, geopolitics, & tech08:40 Howden Re’s approach09:40 Looking ahead into 2026
Garret Gray, CEO of Cotality, joins us in Monte Carlo to discuss how secondary perils like wildfires and hail are reshaping the insurance landscape. He shares personal lessons from wildfire loss, the impact of inflation on claims, and why education and better modeling are critical for reinsurers in 2026.EPISODE LINKS:Garret's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garretgray/https://www.linkedin.com/in/garretgray/Cotality: https://www.cotality.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:42 Cotality’s focus on high-frequency perils03:28 First-hand experience on wildfire05:50 Recovery challenges & the reality of claims07:06 Insurability concerns & secondary peril pressures08:20 Existing models vs. building new ones09:42 Impacts on modelling & claims11:00 Why Cotality rebranded
Christopher Hayday, Head of Specialty Lines at Gallagher Re, joins us in Monte Carlo to share his outlook on specialty markets, reinsurance cycles, and growth opportunities for 2026. He highlights lessons from recent losses, the role of retro, evolving client needs, and why talent and relationships remain critical.EPISODE LINKS:Chris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hayday-acii-5b993413/Gallagher Re: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Introduction(00:52) Monte Carlo 2026 Kickoff(02:00) Market Conditions & Reinsurance Cycle(03:34) Specialty Lines Overview(05:30) Political Violence & Terror Trends(07:15) Capacity, Competition & Profitability(08:35) What to Watch in the Next 12 Months(10:10) Looking Ahead: Talent, Data & Client Platforms(11:10) Closing Thoughts
Blueprint 2’s rollout has been delayed until 2028, shifting the conversation on London market digitalisation. James Willison joins us to unpack what this means for brokers, reinsurers, and technology platforms — from testing and interoperability to turning the delay into an opportunity for smarter transformation.EPISODE LINKS:James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswillison/WCL: https://webconnectivityltd.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:00) Blueprint 2 update(03:10) Speed in market change(05:00) Lessons from the build phase(07:05) What firms should focus on (09:00) The interoperability challenge(11:00) Standards & structured data(12:40) AI’s role in the Blueprint journey (14:30) Data-driven processes(15:45) James’ outlook for the next year
Darren Powell and Shevawn Barder return to share how Pinpoint is scaling rapidly with new offices, strategic hires, and proprietary underwriting technology. They reveal why discipline, culture, and talent are central to their model, and how they’re positioning Pinpoint for sustainable growth across London, New York, and beyond.EPISODE LINKS:Darren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-powell-52584bb/Shevawn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shevawn-barder-00a56963/Pinpoint: https://www.pinpoint-ins.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:10) Key themes from Monte Carlo(03:20) Pinpoint’s first year(05:40) Building infrastructure & scaling methodically(08:05) Proprietary tech & underwriting discipline(10:10) Culture, talent, & the London advantage(12:25) Outlook for 2026 (13:40) Final thoughts
James Richards, Client Director at Slipcase, shares what’s really driving the reinsurance headlines. From broker battles and global M&A to AI adoption and the climate conversation, he explains how media trends reveal shifting priorities — and what industry professionals should focus on as they prepare for 2026 renewals.EPISODE LINKS:James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-richards-62b67611b/Slipcase: https://www.slipcase.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
David Govrin, Group President and CEO Global Reinsurance of SiriusPoint, shares hard-won lessons from decades in reinsurance. From property volatility to divergent casualty views and specialty challenges, he explains how to price risk, allocate capital, and maintain true underwriting discipline—crucial insights for navigating shifting market conditions heading into 2026.EPISODE LINKS:David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-govrin-48007917/SiriusPoint: https://www.siriuspt.com/https://www.siriuspt.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro (02:10) – Key themes this year(04:15) – Property, casualty & specialty markets(06:05) – The changing risk landscape(07:40) – Culture & talent as competitive edge(09:25) – SiriusPoint’s message to the market in 2026(11:10) – Underwriting discipline & pricing risk correctly(12:40) – Final thoughts
Martin Burke, CUO at MS Amlin, joins us from Monte Carlo to share his outlook on the market. From capital inflows and pricing pressures to the importance of partnerships, claims performance, and risk aggregation, Martin explains how MS Amlin is positioning itself for continued relevance and resilience heading into 2026.EPISODE LINKS:Martin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-burke-55a33622/MS Amlin: http://www.msamlin.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:30) Partnerships, claims & coverage(05:42) Risk aggregation challenge beyond nat cat(09:25) Looking ahead to 2026(12:15) Industry outlook(13:40) Closing thoughts
Jonathan Rake, CEO of Swiss Re Solutions, joins us at Monte Carlo to share his journey back to Zurich and into a new global role. He unpacks why quality data, new risk structures, and AI are no longer side conversations but central to renewals - and why “integrated intelligence” will define the industry’s future.EPISODE LINKS:Jonathan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-rake-aaa8841b/Swiss Re: https://www.swissre.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:14) Career journey(02:30) Leading Swiss Re’s Risk & Data Solutions(03:30) Monte Carlo themes: data and insights (04:15) Better data for smarter decisions(05:10) Retention, parametric & partnerships(06:00) AI, productivity, & efficiency (06:40) Clean data foundations(07:20) Risk uncertainty & the demand for deep insights(08:10) Integrated intelligence & end-to-end risk lifecycle(09:00) Learning, upskilling, and climate risk work(10:00) Returning to Zurich & closing thoughts
At Monte Carlo, Paul Campbell of Aon unpacks how reinsurers can achieve profitable growth in a softening market. From the seven traits of outperformers to the role of data, talent, and technology, Paul explains what separates winners from laggards as climate, AI, and client needs reshape the reinsurance cycle.EPISODE LINKS:Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-campbell-6937a61/Aon: https://www.aon.com/en/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:14 Growth as a market theme02:28 Profitable growth vs. growth at all costs03:30 Variety in reinsurer strategies04:45 Shifting appetite: diversification vs. concentration06:02 Seven traits of insurers that win07:20 Speed, agility & risk clarity08:30 Innovation and underwriting transformation09:20 Talent beyond traditional underwriting10:15 Macro forces: client needs, AI & climate change11:05 Solving complex challenges11:43 Closing thoughts
James Dickerson of Lockton Re joins us in Monte Carlo to demystify the retrospective reinsurance market. From social inflation and casualty reserve pressures to the search for capital and fears of the “next asbestos,” James highlights how this evolving space is shaping risk transfer, capital efficiency, and opportunities for reinsurers.EPISODE LINKS:James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dickerson-26442b26b/Lockton Re: https://global.lockton.com/re/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Intro(00:47) Monte Carlo Impressions(01:25) Key Market Themes – Buyers, Rates, M&A, Culture(02:30) What Is Retrospective Reinsurance?(03:38) Long-Tail Risks & Evolution of the Market(04:45) Casualty Reserves, Social Inflation & Opportunities(06:05) Capital Providers & Who’s Entering the Market(07:15) Emerging Risks & “The Next Asbestos”(08:25) Market Outlook & Final Thoughts
Gerhard Koster of Univé joins us in Monte Carlo to share how a Dutch mutual reinsurer navigates renewals. From inflation-driven buying strategies and flood risks to climate change, AI, and long-term partnerships, Gerhard explains how mutual values and technical rigour shape resilience in today’s evolving reinsurance market.EPISODE LINKS:Gerhard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-koster-15b78b18/Univé: https://www.unive.nl/ CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro (00:41) First impressions of RVS 2025(01:32) Preparing for Monte Carlo: (03:08) Inside Univé’s mutual group structure(04:55) Modeling focus(06:42) Inflation, portfolio trends & buying additional limits(08:30) Long-term reinsurance relationships(09:50) Impact of global CAT (11:20) Climate change, secondary perils & Dutch flood(13:05) Mutual roots, cooperative perspective & ICMIF role(14:20) Technology, AI and the human element(15:40) Closing thoughts & looking ahead
Reinsurance rates may have peaked, but the real story is more complex. Michael van der Straaten of Antares unpacks market corrections, capacity concerns, and the vital role of people in building resilience. Expect candid insights on M&A, trust, and why stability matters more than chasing short-term wins.EPISODE LINKS:Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-van-der-straaten-06448518/Antares: https://antaresglobal.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:44) Are We Past the Peak?(01:15) Beyond Rates – Other Market Themes(02:01) Antares’ Strategy & Reinsurance Partnerships(03:34) Building Trust & Longevity in Relationships(04:47) Market Capacity, Wildfires & Casualty Concerns(06:00) Continuity Amid Uncertainty(06:50) M&A, London & Bermuda Market Dynamics(07:58) Talent Gaps & Retaining People(08:45) Final Thoughts – Sensibility & Stability
Andreas Beckmann of R+V Re joins us in Monte Carlo to share why renewals feel calmer, how climate change and secondary perils keep reinsurers cautious, and why attachment points and terms remain firm. A candid take on valuing reinsurance’s role in a shifting global risk environment.EPISODE LINKS:Andreas's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-beckmann-4b570773/R+V Re: https://www.rv-re.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:38) Welcome Andreas Beckmann from R+V Re(01:09) Early Signs of a Calmer Renewal Season(01:45) Different Views Across Regions & Lines of Business(02:20) Property Cat Headlines vs. Underlying Reality(03:10) Climate Change, Inflation & Risk Environment(04:00) Wildfires, Hurricanes & Secondary Perils(05:05) Regional Differences & Underinsurance(06:10) Why Attachment Points & T&Cs Stay Firm(07:15) Climate Change and Market Lessons Learned(08:10) Andreas’ Rallying Cry: Valuing Reinsurance’s Role(08:45) Wrap-Up
Cyber risk is no longer niche - it’s reshaping reinsurance. At Monte Carlo, Rebecca Bole of CyberCube unpacks how reinsurers can use data and analytics to sharpen risk selection, why cyber retro and cat bonds signal market maturity, and what partnerships mean for tackling uncertainty in a fast-evolving class.EPISODE LINKS:Rebecca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-bole-01296137/CyberCube: https://www.cybcube.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:01) Cyber on the Agenda at Monte Carlo(01:20) P&C Profitability Pressures & Market Challenges(02:12) Reinsurers Seeking Efficiency & Better Risk Selection(03:07) How CyberCube Supports Reinsurers with Analytics(03:50) New Product: Exposure Manager for Treaty-Level Insights(04:56) Reducing Friction via Technology Partnerships(05:37) Role of Tech in Cyber vs. Other Lines(06:36) Market Trends: Data Granularity & Risk Transparency(07:30) Growth of the Cyber Retro Market(08:03) Cyber Cat Bonds & Investor Engagement(09:01) What’s Next: Partnerships, Data & Risk Enablement(10:09) CyberCube x Supercede Collaboration(10:32) Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts
At Monte Carlo, Mark Bennett breaks down why standards matter more than ever. From replacing email chaos with straight-through processing to preparing for Blueprint 2 and making AI genuinely useful, this episode shows how reinsurance can cut through the hype and build real, lasting efficiency.EPISODE LINKS:Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bennett-0787262b/ACORD: https://www.acord.org/ CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.comWebsite: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss
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