The Reinsurance Podcast

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. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss Say Hello: cordy@supercede.com 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. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss 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?

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

Monte Carlo’s buzzing with talk of pricing shifts, M&A, and the rise of alternative capital. In this episode, we unpack property softening, casualty resilience, and the risks AI and geopolitics bring. Perfect if you want a sharp, insider’s take on where reinsurance is heading next.EPISODE LINKS:Ed's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edlargent/Jack's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kuhn-b78aba34/Westfield Insurance: https://www.westfieldinsurance.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(00:39) Welcome to Monaco with Westfield(01:28) Key Market Topics at Monte Carlo(02:40) Property, Casualty & Specialty Trends(03:33) M&A and Market Consolidation(04:25) US Casualty, Social Inflation & Legal Risks(05:26) Geopolitical Issues and Opportunities(06:13) Why Westfield Came to Monte Carlo(07:22) Building the Lloyd’s Presence & Global Brand(08:38) Evolution of Reinsurance & Alternative Capital(09:46) What to Watch Over the Next 12 Months(10:34) AI, Innovation & Emerging Risks(11:07) Westfield’s Growth Ambitions(11:24) Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

In this special episode, we look back at 2025 so far—market resilience, capital flows, and shifting appetites—before turning to Monte Carlo. From lessons learned to what’s on the horizon, we unpack the key themes shaping the reinsurance market and set the stage for conversations at this year’s Rendez-Vous.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:In this special episode, we look back at 2025 so far—market resilience, capital flows, and shifting appetites—before turning to Monte Carlo. From lessons learned to what’s on the horizon, we unpack the key themes shaping the reinsurance market and set the stage for conversations at this year’s Rendez-Vous.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(01:33) Year in review (03:04) Market resilience (04:36) Losses accelerating (06:07) Client perspectives (07:38) Data & insights focus (09:09) Overlooked risks (10:41) Rating environment shifts (12:12) Appetite for risk (13:44) Market & societal outcomes (14:38) Early Monte Carlo themes (16:09) Underwriter perspectives (17:41) Capital flows & selectivity (19:14) Finalising renewals (20:46) Submission efficiency (22:18) Rising tide effects (23:50) Pullbacks & caution (25:23) Biennial meetings & planning (25:28) Monte Carlo organisation (28:14) Innovation & new ideas (29:46) Traditional property-cat programmes (31:19) European market bounce-back (32:50) Client data quality (34:22) Model challenges (35:53) Closing thoughts & wrap-up

Ben & Jerad run through what’s happened within the world of reinsurance during the past month.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(03:05) Market scale & positioning (06:09) Reinsurer performance (07:41) Cat bonds & alternatives (09:12) Market dynamics explained (10:43) London market platforms (12:15) Delivering on industry hopes (13:48) Closing & outro

John Butler joins us to unpack his journey from the Lloyd’s market to launching digital-first MGAs. We explore the evolution of reinsurance, embedded insurance opportunities, and why starting from scratch can be a superpower in today’s market. A must-listen for anyone eyeing innovation in the reinsurance space.EPISODE LINKS:John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-butler-4bb60514/Cohen & Company: https://cohenandcompany.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(00:15) Meet John Butler(01:01) Falling Into Insurance(02:00) Early Career in Marine & Energy(03:00) Moving Into Specialty Lines(04:01) Small Syndicates & Big Learnings(05:00) Becoming a Reinsurance Buyer(06:02) Reinsurance Structures & Strategy(07:01) Starting at Charles Taylor(08:00) Why He Left Lloyd’s Behind(09:00) Challenges of Modernising Insurance(10:02) Building from Scratch at MIC Global(11:00) The MGA Model: Then vs Now(12:01) Risk Appetite & Underwriting Innovation(13:00) Embedded Insurance & Digital Products(14:02) Scaling the MGA: Operational Realities(15:00) Talent, Tech, and Team Building(16:01) Legacy Markets vs Startup Culture(17:02) Looking Ahead: Reinsurance in a Digital World(18:00) Final Thoughts & CloseDISCLOSURE:Cohen & Company Asset Management, a business segment within Cohen & Company, LLC, the main operating subsidiary of Cohen & Company Inc. (NYSE American: COHN). Cohen & Company Asset Management’s business is conducted through Cohen & Company Financial Management, LLC, Dekania Capital Management, LLC, and Cohen & Company Financial (Europe) S.A., each majority, indirectly owned subsidiaries of Cohen & Company Inc. (collectively “Cohen & Company”). The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cohen & Company, its affiliates or its employees. This podcast is solely for information purposes and does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer or any advice or recommendation to purchase any securities or other financial instruments and may not be construed as such. The investment strategy and themes discussed herein may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial situation. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission from Cohen & Company.

David Benyon joins us to unpack everything from elections and riots to emerging insurance products. We explore market volatility, global flashpoints, and how underwriters, brokers, and cedents can navigate an increasingly unpredictable world.EPISODE LINKS:David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-benyon-4a14778/The Political Risk: https://www.politicalriskpodcast.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) Becoming a Political Risk Podcaster(02:02) Global Political Risk Landscape(03:03) Market Volatility & Industry Context(05:05) Rising Prominence of Political Risk(06:06) State-Backed Risk & Case Examples(08:08) Researching Political Risks & Perspectives(11:11) Simplifying Complex Risks(12:12) Case Study: Mining Dispute(14:14) Record Year for Political Risk(15:15) Key Takeaways & Trends(16:16) Transatlantic Political Events(17:17) Emerging Political Risk Products(18:18) When to Bring in Legal Expertise(22:22) Underwriters & Event Analysis(25:25) Looting, Riots & Political Violence(29:29) Impact of Losses & Global Risk Outlook(33:33) Media Coverage & Attention(36:36) Election Aftermath & Voter Sentiment(38:38) Shifts in Political Risk & Market Response(42:42) Closing Remarks

James Fisher joins us to explore how the U35s are shaking up reinsurance from the inside out. From navigating early-career chaos to creating meaningful industry connections, this episode dives into leadership, inclusion, and why reinsurance needs fresh thinking. Whether you're 25 or 55, there's something here for you.EPISODE LINKS:James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsjamesfisher/Under 35s Reinsurance Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8423043/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) Intro(00:15) Meet James Fisher – Chair of the U35 Reinsurance Group(01:28) How James Got Into Reinsurance(03:02) The Value of the U35s Community(05:05) Creating Events with Purpose(07:16) Connecting with the Wider Industry(09:30) From Pandemic to Present: Event Evolution(11:50) Keeping Events Relevant and Inclusive(14:18) Why Informal Networking Still Wins(16:01) Broadening Horizons Beyond London(18:10) Advice to New Starters & Career Reflections(20:01) Reinsurance Leadership & Looking Ahead

Gavin Lillywhite joins us to unpack how underwriting is evolving in the age of AI, capital efficiency, and shifting customer expectations. From exclusion clauses to talent strategy, this episode explores where insurers are getting it wrong - and how smarter tech partnerships could finally push the industry from talk to transformation.EPISODE LINKS:Gavin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-lillywhite/Xceedance: https://www.xceedance.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(01:31) Gavin’s Background & Global View(04:33) Reinsurance Data Problems(07:25) Standardising & Streamlining with AI(10:22) GenAI & Risk Engineering in Action(15:01) Lowering the Cost of Capital(18:00) Product Innovation & Efficiency Gains(21:01) Insurers, Customers & Exclusions(24:01) Talent, Strategy & The Future of Work(27:01) Data ≠ Strategy (Unless You Use It!)(30:00) Final Thoughts

Life insurance, but make it Bitcoin. Zac Townsend & Carsten Ragborg join us to unpack Meanwhile—the first life insurer built entirely on Bitcoin. We dive into how it works, why it’s gaining traction, and how crypto-native risk transfer could shake up the traditional (re)insurance world.EPISODE LINKS:Zac's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zactownsend/⁠Carsten's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carstenragborg/CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠

George Alayon, Deputy Director of FinTech at the Bermuda Monetary Authority, joins us to unpack how a regulator became a champion of change. From regulatory sandboxes to AI policy papers, George reveals how the BMA is helping shape the future of reinsurance - and why collaboration, not competition, is Bermuda’s secret weapon. EPISODE LINKS:George's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-b-alayon-jr-48116154/BMA: https://www.bma.bm/CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:05) George's Insurance Beginnings(01:46) The BMA & Tech Innovation(03:52) What Is a Regulatory Sandbox?(06:09) Engaging with the Lloyd’s Lab(09:44) BMA & the Bermuda Market (10:45) Lloyd’s Lab BMA Special(14:18) Emerging Risks(16:58) Alternative Capital(20:50) Innovation Over the Next Decade(24:10) Advice for Innovators

James Robinson, co-founder of Cactus, joins us from Bermuda to share how a holiday turned into a thriving insurtech journey. From launching Marmalade (now Cactus Risk Studio) to navigating Lloyd’s Lab and Bermuda’s unique market dynamics, James unpacks the highs, hurdles, and hilarity of building reinsurance tech in paradise.EPISODE LINKS:James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpr-bm/Cactus: https://cactus.bm/CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say 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(00:55) James’s Bermuda Beginnings(01:55) What is Cactus?(06:09) Joining the Lloyd’s Lab(09:50) Advice for Insurtech Startups (13:33) Raising Capital (15:20) Basing Your Business in Bermuda(19:05) Growing Tech in Bermuda(22:53) What’s Next for Cactus?(24:40) Issues Leveraging AI(28:25) Solving Insurance Problems with AI(35:30) Final Words of Advice

Rosie Denée, Head of Innovation, Commercial Education and Engagement at Lloyd's, joins Ben live in Bermuda to explore the Lloyd's Lab’s first reinsurance-focused accelerator on the island. They dive into the Lloyd’s–BMA partnership, why Bermuda is critical for innovation, and how Cohort 14 is tackling real industry challenges.EPISODE LINKS:Rosie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-den%C3%A9e-54471426/Lloyd's: https://www.lloyds.com/ CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say 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(01:12) Rosie’s Insurance Beginnings(03:22) What is the Lloyd’s Lab?(04:35) Cohort 14: Bermuda Edition (07:01) Kickstarting Innovation (10:00) What Is Cohort 14 Doing?(13:50) Startup Applications for the Lab(15:32) What Makes a Good Applicant?(19:07) Lloyd’s Lab Mentors(20:07) Continued Support After the Lab(23:34) Lloyd’s Pushing Innovation(25:59) Bermuda Lab Participants (30:10) What’s on the 5-year Horizon?(34:17) How Can You Get Involved?(36:30) Brokers & Clients(37:25) Final Words

Brittany Baker from CyberCube unpacks the complexities of modelling cyber catastrophes, the rise of cyber cat bonds, and how re/insurers are grappling with aggregation risk in a man-made peril unlike any other.EPISODE LINKS:Brittany's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-baker-b8709121/CyberCube: https://www.cybcube.com/CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say 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(01:07) Brittany’s Career Beginnings(05:43) Cyber Insurance Consulting(07:55) What Does a Cyber Model Look Like?(11:30) Risks in Cyber(14:06) Protection to Match Risk(16:55) Buying Reinsurance Coverage (18:33) Lacking Capital for Cyber?(20:30) Cyber Cat Bonds(25:47) Innovation & Personal Cover(27:47) Emerging Commercial Solutions(30:45) Innovation Through Data (32:32) Cyber Non-Correlating to Economy(35:20) What the Industry’s Getting Wrong(37:11) AI: Good or Bad for Defence?(43:16) Clash of Perils

Straight from the floor of TMPAA, Jerad catches up with Barry Plummer and Calum Williams from Aegis to dive into what’s powering the rapid rise in the programme space.EPISODE LINKS:Calum's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calum-williams-insurance/Barry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-plummer-2830159b/AEGIS London: https://aegislondon.co.uk/ CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠

Ray Hannon joins us at TMPAA to explore how leading carriers are navigating the MGA explosion. We cover AI’s real-world underwriting use cases, data presentation as a competitive edge, and why smart capital is chasing precision—not scale. A candid look at profit-first growth in today’s programme market.EPISODE LINKS:Raymond's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-hannan-a734b025/Westfield: https://www.westfieldinsurance.com/CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say 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 

Rick Farmer joins us at TMPAA to unpack what separates great MGAs from the rest. From data transparency and underwriting rigour to niche market empathy, we explore how the best MGAs earn trust, unlock capacity, and shape the future of insurance distribution.EPISODE LINKS:Rick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickjfarmer/Berkshire Hathaway GUARD: https://www.guard.com/CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say 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

Matthew Jones of MS Transverse joins us at TMPAA to unpack how his VC background shapes their approach to MGA partnerships. We dive into data challenges, niche lines, and why the future belongs to agile underwriters. From $2.2B in premium to untapped corners of the market—this one's packed.EPISODE LINKS:Matthew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcjones1/MS Transverse: https://mstransverse.com/ CONNECT WITH US:Join the Conversation: ⁠https://forms.gle/ZtofYjbgpLQVaXQ16⁠Say Hello: ⁠producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com⁠Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠