18
Sep
Reinsurance M&A: What a Softening Market Could Mean for Insurers and Reinsurers
The reinsurance industry has always been cyclical, alternating between periods of tightening and softening market conditions.
31
Aug
The Rise of Casualty ILS: Structural Shift or Market-Driven Experiment?
The reinsurance industry is undergoing a transformation — and at the heart of it lies a quiet revolution: the expansion of insurance-linked securities (ILS) into casualty lines.
18
Aug
Mid-Year 2025 Reinsurance Renewals: Pricing Relief, Retro Growth & Expanding Aggregate Opportunities
The 2025 mid-year reinsurance renewals have demonstrated a continuing evolution in market dynamics, marked by improved pricing, heightened competition, and an encouraging increase in available capacity.
27
Jul
2025 Hurricane Season: Will Losses Re-Firm Reinsurance Pricing or Just Test Market Resilience?
In the wake of Hurricane Ian’s massive impact three years ago, the reinsurance industry entered one of its most hardened pricing cycles in recent memory.
13
Jul
Cat Bonds and ILS in 2025: A Broker’s Perspective on the Future of Reinsurance
The U.S. reinsurance market in 2025 is undergoing one of its most dynamic evolutions in recent memory. At the heart of this shift lies the increased adoption of catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) and insurance-linked securities (ILS)—instruments that have gone from niche alternatives to foundational components of reinsurance programs.
29
Jun
Strengthening Market Position in a Concentrated Reinsurance Landscape: Organic Strategies for Future Growth
In today’s increasingly concentrated reinsurance market, the question is no longer whether companies should evolve—but how.
23
Jun
When Calm Waters Turn Risky: How Hurricane-Related Insurance Volatility Is Reshaping Property Markets
For decades, property markets in areas outside traditional hurricane zones were thought to be relatively immune to major storm-related disruptions.
02
Jun
Emerging Risks and Reinsurance: Wahr Re’s Perspective on Preparing Clients for the Unknown
In today’s rapidly evolving environment, the insurance industry faces a multitude of emerging risks—from cyber threats and climate change to geopolitical instability and technological advancements.
30
May
Regulatory Developments in Global Reinsurance Markets: Implications for Mid-2025
The global reinsurance sector is in the midst of a significant shift as we move through 2025. With rising economic volatility, climate-related risks, and technological disruptions, regulators across the world are intensifying oversight of the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
04
May
Navigating the ‘Flight to Quality’ in Reinsurance: Why Insurers Are Prioritizing Stronger Counterparties in 2025
In 2025, the reinsurance landscape is undergoing significant transformations, compelling insurers to reassess their partnerships and prioritize financially robust counterparties.