What’s happening in the unfolding dynamics of the global reinsurance market? In this session at RIMS 2026, Dan Hoffmeiser, Director at AM Best, reviewed the attractive market conditions, despite modest declines in risk-adjusted pricing for property catastrophe covers. Attendees considered whether disciplined underwriting, with terms, conditions and attachment points largely intact, will last and the […]

Captive insurance companies have come a long way from their origins as simple financial safety nets. In this forward-looking session at RIMS 2025, experts explored how captives have evolved into sophisticated risk-financing tools, increasingly leveraging structured reinsurance solutions to manage volatility and optimize capital. Melissa Hollingsworth of the Los Angeles Unified School District and Thomas […]

At the 2016 PCI Annual Meeting, a panel discussed the current state of the reinsurance marketplace, emerging risks in the U.S. and around the world, and how these issues could impact the marketplace. The panel included: Andrew Marcell – Global Head of Strategy – AON Benfield (moderator) James Bradshaw – CEO – Willis Re North […]