In May, we partnered with global reinsurer Swiss Re to host the second Heritage Market Roundtable in Brighton, held in conjunction with the Heritage Re/Insurance Market Annual Conference. The event brought together 13 leaders and experts from across the retrospective ecosystem to examine the market in transition.
In partnership with Swiss Re, the 2026 Reinsurance News Brighton Heritage Market Roundtable report is now available for free download.
During the 90-minute session, buyers, sellers, brokers, consulting and legal experts explored the impact of hard and soft market cycles and M&A on legacy dynamics, as well as execution and data quality challenges.
As roundtable participants reflected on the role legacy plays in their organizations and its place among strategic priorities, it is clear that there is still a need for increased awareness and education about legacy solutions.
Partnerships, syndication and wider collaboration also emerged as key themes, with participants considering real-time market approaches while recognizing traditional unique selling points.
The discussion also explored what could drive the next wave of activity. Attendees identified forward exit solutions, MGAs and M&A as key catalysts for future growth, while emphasizing that success will depend on the market’s ability to remain adaptable and offer a wider range of solutions.
The overall mood is positive. Attendees expressed confidence in the current state of the legacy industry and its long-term trajectory, while recognizing that continued investment in education, collaboration and effective execution will be critical as the market continues to evolve.
At this year’s Heritage Market Roundtable we had the following participants from the heritage industry:
- Janik SchillingHead of Estate Origins, Property & Casualty Reinsurance, Swiss Re.
- Andreas ShaveryHead of Property & Casualty Heritage at Swiss Re.
- Jag Jaspartners, increase risk.
- Charlotte PritchardUK CEO of RiverStone International.
- Zhuang LulingGuy Carpenter, Managing Director, Global Risk Solutions.
- Kevin Gillpartner, EY Parthenon and IRLA representatives.
- Andy HillCEO of Zurich Heritage Solutions.
- Jennifer LejeuneCEO, AXA Liability Manager.
- Alexander RossHead of International, Capital & Operational Solutions, Howden Re.
- Jens SchaeffermeierManaging Director, Property & Casualty Global Services at Hannover Re.
- Veneka SteedSenior Capital Solutions Manager at QBE Capital.
- David Bartletta partner at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP.
- Georg LindemannHead of Heritage at Allianz Re.
Please download a copy of the Reinsurance News Brighton Heritage Market Roundtable 2026 here.
Thank you to Swiss Re for supporting our second Brighton Heritage Market Roundtable. We would also like to thank all participants for bringing such thoughtful insights and making the discussion truly engaging. We appreciate your time and contribution.
