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Nov 2024

Reinsurance


Main business imperative of reinsurance is investing in people

We caught up with Munich Re’s Dr Achim Kassow to talk about the importance of talent management in reinsurance, the risk environment and what to expect in the upcoming renewals.
 

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Ensuring SIRC remains future-ready

The Singapore International Reinsurance Conference has changed markedly over the years, becoming one of the primary ‘unmissable’ events in the industry’s calendar. We caught up with one of the main catalysts behind this change, Singapore Reinsurers’ Association’s Mr Marc Haushofer to talk about some highlights of this year’s event.
 


Is global warming shifting the diversification paradigm?

As severe convective storms and other weather-related risks become increasingly synchronised across vast regions, are we overestimating the effectiveness of global diversification, the way we are looking at it, asks Deutsche Rück’s Mr Tarik Aouad.
 

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Managing risks amid price corrections and political uncertainty

Middle East markets are fraught with political and climate risks that reinsurers are using adaptive pricing and CAT modelling to counter. Hannover Re’s Ms Sharon Ooi spoke to Middle East Insurance Review about the reinsurer’s strategies ahead of renewals.
 


MENA reinsurers' blueprint for tomorrow's risk

With volatility and instability an inescapable part of their environment, MENA reinsurers are using technology and sustainable solutions to balance emerging risks. We spoke to Trust Re’s Mr Yassir Albaharna to help us understand a market fraught with risk and awash in opportunities.
 

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Egypt: Reinsurance expected to regain momentum in 2025

Due to anticipated stability in the Egyptian pound and growth in critical sectors such as infrastructure development and renewable energy, experts predict a resurgence in reinsurance demand in Egypt for 2025. Middle East Insurance Review spoke with Apex Reinsurance Brokerage (Egypt)’s Mr Khaled Sayed and African Reinsurance’s Mr Gamal Sakr for their views.
 
 

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Algerian reinsurer eyes pricing and ESG support

In conversation with Middle East Insurance Review, CCR Algeria’s Mr Abdallah Benseidi outlines his views on renewals for the country’s reinsurance sector and recent events and trends in a market in the throes of change.
 

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Acing your medical treaty renewal

For insurance companies, the renewal of medical reinsurance treaties is a challenging but promising endeavour that can unleash growth and profitability prospects for the year ahead. LINK Insurance’s Messrs Jihad Ghanem, Jens Sonnenschein and Imad Hamoush explain that successful medical treaty renewals require an evaluation of multiple options by experienced brokers with a far-reaching vision.
 
 


India is a growing global reinsurance hub

While most major international reinsurers are present in India, there are several more who would like to participate. In addition to setting up their branches, the International Financial Services Centre Authority provides another channel. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas’s Messrs Indranath Bishnu, Anirud Sudarsan and Ms Ila Vyas speak about the opportunities for reinsurers in India.
 

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