Monte Carlo #47 - Sebastian Cook: What Buyers and Reinsurers Really Need from Each Other
Description
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.com
Website: 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 Key market themes
02:45 Bridging buyers and sellers
04:15 International market focus
05:40 Making Monte Carlo count
07:10 Climate, geopolitics, & tech
08:40 Howden Re’s approach
09:40 Looking ahead into 2026
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