Welcome to Insider On Air, our multimedia hub showcasing Insurance Insider webinars, podcasts and video interviews with the biggest names in the (re)insurance industry.
Editor's Picks
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Origin Specialty
2025 Insurance Market Outlook: Workers' Comp Trends and Coverage Challenges
Jerico Vinsonhaler, VP & Head of Workers Comp for Origin Specialty Underwriters discusses a soft workers' comp market amid rising coverage challenges, at Tarket Markets 2024.
In Partnership With
Dual
Connie Germano discusses social inflation, collaboration, and limits in the evolving excess casualty market.
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Howden
ILS Market Stability & Growth: Mitchell Rosenberg on 2025 Investor Opportunities
Mitchell Rosenberg, Managing Director for Howden Capital Markets & Advisory shares key ILS market insights and investor sentiments ahead of 2025, at the ILS Connect 2024 conference in New York.
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Aon
2025 ILS Market Outlook Amid Active Hurricane Season from Aon Securities CEO
Richard Pennay, CEO of Aon Securities discusses how recent hurricanes and trapped capital shape the ILS market, at the ILS Connect 2024 conference in New York.
In Partnership With
Dual
Connie Germano discusses social inflation, collaboration, and limits in the evolving excess casualty market.
Webinars
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In Partnership With MarkelJoin Insurance Insider, in partnership with Markel, for a free webinar, 10:30 ET/ 15:30 GMT, Nov. 26.
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In Partnership With Manulife Investment ManagementJoin Insurance Insider for a free webinar, in partnership with Manulife Investment Management, 10:30 ET/3:30 BT on Nov. 20,
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In Partnership With Swiss ReJoin Insurance Insider, in partnership with Swiss Re, for a free webinar, 10:30 ET/3:30 BT, Nov. 21.
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Podcasts
How do you build a $400mn MGA? Navium Marine CEO Clive Washbourn told Behind the Headlines that his business is a "fighter jet" out hunting for deals. Navium has built scale by taking on risk "in a fairly aggressive way" with large line sizes available to deploy. Whilst the marine market is now coming under pressure, Washbourn still thinks there is "robustness" in rating, although making money in the volatile Red Sea war market is challenging.
How is the market positioned to withstand Hurricane Milton?
We may be in the midst of US hurricane season, but international catastrophe losses can emerge at any moment.
Lloyd's of London is the world's oldest and most famous insurance marketplace, but how does it remain relevant to the 21st century economy?
Behind the Headlines is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Insurance Insider's senior reporter Sam Casey.
Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London market through discussions with the journalists who broke them. Plus, hear from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.
Every other Friday morning, Behind the Headlines will break down the biggest stories of the last two weeks. Sam will discuss these stories with the journalists who broke them: Catrin Shi, Fiona Robertson, Rachel Dalton and the rest of Insurance Insider's award-winning editorial team.
Plus, he will interview the big names from the London market, getting their perspectives on the state of the industry and the latest headlines.
In this episode, we learn why Sabrina Hart's sports background has helped her coach winning insurance teams, and how she views DEI as a competitive advantage.
In this episode, Greg Hendrick shares how he used his math background to become a successful underwriter and how he sees the industry evolving to write more intangible risks. While he says he's math-centric and not a creative person, Greg explains how he came to create a company that has a different approach to taking risk, baking alternative capital into the business plan to move property catastrophe risk to the capital markets.
In this episode, Joel Cavaness expresses his love of the insurance industry, he describes it as cool, exciting, and fun. Sharing stories from insuring the King Tut exhibit, to the Sears Tower, and how insurers have to be creative. He also optimistically shares that there is nothing you can't insure.
In this episode, Jeremy Noble talked about the company’s friendly and cohesive culture, the important role insurance plays in society, and how the industry must do more to improve its public image.
In this episode we learn why Brandon Sweitzer and Tony Markel support risk management education in the insurance space and the need to teach students to embrace new technology whilst keeping the personal touch. Tony is a giant in the industry, both literally and figuratively, and played a key role in the evolution of Lloyd's. Brandon's experience and viewpoint is also invaluable, as is his work in education.
[LISTEN] Richie Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Markel Corporation
In this episode, Meg traveled to Markel Corp.’s Glen Allen, Va., headquarters to speak with co-CEO Richie Whitt, who’s announced he’s retiring from Markel in March after 31 years with the company.
In the first episode of our new podcast, Jean-Paul Conoscente, the CEO of Scor Global P&C, joins Meg Green, the managing editor of Insider Engage, for an exclusive interview.
Interview Series: Ahead of the Curve
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PwC
In this episode, we ask why there aren't more women and minorities in the C-suite of insurance companies, and what our CEOs are doing to address this.
In Partnership With
PwC
In this episode, we look at how ILS is evolving – is trapped capital scaring away investors?
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PwC
In this episode, we focus on the Bermuda market - is it innovating enough?
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PwC
In this episode, we ask what is driving the move into specialty risks and is it sustainable?
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PwC
In this episode, we ask what needs to change if re/insurers continue to fall short on meeting their cost of capital.
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PwC
In this episode, we ask whether the insurance industry is sufficiently ready to face a cyber catastrophe.
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PwC
In this episode, we ask whether the insurance industry is moving fast enough on climate risk.
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PwC
In this episode, we explore the greatest risks facing the insurance industry today.
Video Interviews
In Partnership With
Arch
Paul Sullivan shares updates on Arch's growth strategy and the evolving delegated authority market, at the Target Markets 2024 Conference.
In Partnership With
MSIG USA
Dan Riordan, Head of Political Risk at MSIG, discusses the rising demand for political risk and credit insurance due to global infrastructure growth across the U.S., Europe, and emerging markets.
Claims professionals and leaders at the International Association of Claims Professionals conference in Orlando said the industry must work together to stem the rising cost of social inflation.
In Partnership With
Aon
European storm Boris could have taken a much worse toll on (re)insurers, but improvements to infrastructure and underwriting standards made it less impactful than it could have been, Daniele de Bosini, strategic growth leader for EMEA at Aon reinsurance solutions, told Insurance Insider in a live video interview at Baden-Baden.
In Partnership With
The Hartford
Ryne Carney, Head of Property Product for The Hartford discusses how underreporting property values can leave businesses vulnerable during a catastrophe.
In Partnership With
Swiss Re
Jens Melhorn, Head of Property Treaty for EMEA at Swiss Re discusses key reinsurance topics, including global conflicts, natural catastrophe trends, and the growing need for public-private partnerships to keep insurance affordable.
In Partnership With
Aon
European casualty business is not exposed to the challenges of the US market, with its social-inflation pressures, Aon co-CEO of reinsurance solutions EMEA Tomas Novotny reiterated during a video interview with Insurance Insider at this year’s Baden-Baden conference.
In Partnership With
Everest Evolution
A recent panel discussion at the WSIA Annual Marketplace in San Diego highlighted how speed, creativity, and relationships are driving growth in the E&S market despite challenges including talent retention, social inflation, and natural catastrophes. Speakers included Stephen Buonpane, President, Everest Evolution; Brenda Austenfeld, President - RT Specialty / CEO - National Property; Jeff McNatt, President, AmWINS Brokerage; Andrew Grim, Executive Director of Specialty, Brown & Riding; and Kristyn Smallcombe, Casualty Practice Group Director, CRC.
Marko Ninkovic, Head of Claims Specialty at Brit, explains the growing challenges of war risk claims and modern piracy, at the International Association of Claims Professionals Conference in Orlando.
CEO of WTW’s Corporate Risk and Broking for North America, discusses the transformation in operations, diversity, and talent strategy.
Randy Fuller, Head of North America Property at Guy Carpenter, discusses market stability, hurricane impacts, and the evolving role of claims professionals on October 1st, 2024.
In Partnership With
The Hartford
Tracey Ant, Head of Middle and Large Commercial for The Hartford discusses key insurance gaps and innovative risk mitigation strategies.
In Partnership With
Markel
Bhavik Desai, Director of Professional Indemnity at Markel, explains the widening gap between professional indemnity and cyber insurance, highlighting the impact of recent events including the CrowdStrike IT outage.
In Partnership With
Aspen
Bill McElroy, Portfolio Director of Casualty for Aspen discusses social inflation, litigation financing, and the industry's response, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.
In Partnership With
Crum & Forster
Steve Dubiel discusses the evolving risks in construction and market responses to rising costs, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.
In Partnership With
Westfield Specialty
Jack Kuhn, President of Westfield Specialty discusses market trends, growth opportunities, and challenges in the insurance industry.
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AXIS
Michael Carr, Head of E&S Property for AXIS discusses the stabilizing E&S property market, valuation challenges, and growth opportunities.
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Bridge Specialty
Steve Boyd, President of Bridge Specialty Group on the changing wholesale broker role, E&S market growth, and global expansion.
In Partnership With
Argo Group
CEO, Jessica Buss reflects on Argo's first-year transformation, growth strategies and market outlook, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.
In Partnership With
Argo Group
David Corry, Head of Casualty at Argo, discusses the booming E&S casualty market, key growth areas, and challenges in underwriting large programs, at the WSIA conference in San Diego.
In Partnership With
Dual
Jon Knouse, Chief Property Officer at Dual shares insights into the evolving E&S property market landscape.
In Partnership With
Markel
Guenter Kryszon, Chief Underwriting Officer at Markel Specialty, discusses the thriving E&S market, key challenges in casualty and professional liability, and Markel's growth strategies.
In Partnership With
Falvey Insurance Group
Tom Nasso, CUO for Falvey discusses how the booming logistics sector tackles workforce shortages and theft risks.
In Partnership With
One80
Rick Grimes, National Wholesale Practice Leader at One80 Intermediaries talks about current trends, market pressure, and innovation in products, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.
In Partnership With
Arch
Arch Insurance EVP Sue Srinivasan discusses integrating Fireman's Fund and new opportunities for growth, at the WSIA Conference in San Diego.
In Partnership With
Arch
Jason Conkin, EVP of Arch’s E&S Casualty Group discusses the fast-paced growth and challenges in the E&S casualty market, highlighting the demand for solutions and maintaining strong broker relationships.
In Partnership With
Skyward
John Burkhart discusses the challenges and trends in the true E&S market, social inflation, and how technology is reshaping the underwriting process, at the WSIA conference in San Diego.
In Partnership With
Crum & Forster
Blair Bartlett, VP of Financial Institutions for Crum & Forster discusses FinTech trends, regulatory risks, and insurance solutions.
In Partnership With
Everest Evolution
Stephen Buonpane, President of Everest Evolution, discusses the new brand launch, market growth, and innovations shaping the E&S sector.
Lucy Pilko, CEO of the Americas at AXA XL, discusses the growth in E&S markets, cyber risk preparedness, and industry challenges in an evolving risk landscape at WSIA.
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