Oxbow Partners’ Sandilands says reinsurers must transition to ‘small big companies’

Speaking to Reinsurance News at Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo 2026, Chris Sandilands, Partner at Oxbow Partners, the insurance and reinsurance-focused strategy consultancy, discussed the January renewals, the state of artificial intelligence adoption across the market, and what he believes separates reinsurers building lasting advantage from those simply riding favourable conditions. On rate movements…

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Milken Institute & Marsh call for greater resilience investment as disaster losses top $200bn annually

Global disaster losses have exceeded $200 billion annually over the past decade, with uninsured losses now accounting for more than half of the total, highlighting the need for new financing structures to mobilise private capital alongside governments and insurers, according to a report by the Milken Institute, produced in partnership with Marsh. The new report…

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Market dynamics and AI’s transformative potential are reshaping reinsurance strategy: Convex CEO

Rising anti-globalisation sentiment and softening market conditions will test reinsurers at upcoming renewals, demanding sharp operational efficiency and resilience to maintain performance, said Paul Brand, Co-founder and CEO, Convex Group, at PwC’s Executive Breakfast during the latest Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo. The executive also suggested that carriers with relevance, resilience and efficiency do…

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Eloise Hurley Wellington named Head of Howden Re European Programmes

Reinsurance broker Howden Re has announced the appointment of Eloise Hurley Wellington to lead Howden Re Programmes Europe. Howden Re Programmes Europe supports MGAs, programme managers, carriers and capacity providers across Europe. Previously called Bowood Europe, the business’s new name reflects its continued evolution and alignment with Howden’s established identity and capabilities across the region….

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