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Insurance Insider - Behind the Headlines

Sam Casey
Insurance Industry
Lloyd's
Reinsurance
Renewable Energy
Insurance Market
M&A
Cyber Insurance
HW Kaufman
Political Violence
Climate Change
Insurance
London Market
Howden
MGA
Lloyd's Of London
Lloyd's Market
AIG
Artificial Intelligence
London
Underwriting

Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London Market through discussions with the journalists who broke them with insights from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.

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Latest Episodes

What does the rapid march of AI mean for the risk landscape faced by the cyber insurance market?

According to Envelop CEO Jonathan Spry, there is a ‘predator-prey’ dynamic at work, with AI deployed by cyber bad actors at the same time as it is rapid... more

What does it take to succeed in emerging markets with low insurance penetration?

Africa Specialty Risks CEO Mikir Shah is on a mission to bring the best of specialty insurance to emerging markets across the globe, and help facilitate economic growth... more

The Lloyd’s market has been instrumental in pioneering new ceded reinsurance vehicles, but what are the prospects for continued growth?

According to Lloyd’s CFO Jim Bichard, London Bridge II still only accounts for £3bn of capital, compared to the w... more

What is the focus of the reinsurance market heading into the annual Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo?

According to Marsh Re’s Vicky Carter, the abundant capital in the market is an opportunity for clients to explore innovative capital structu... more

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Recent Guests

Mikir Shah
CEO of Africa Specialty Risks
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Episode: Behind the Headlines: Africa Specialty Risk’s Mikir Shah on succeeding in emerging markets
Jim Bichard
Lloyds of London Chief Financial Officer
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Episode: Behind the Headlines: Lloyd’s CFO Jim Bichard on the burgeoning ceded re market
Vicky Carter
Marsh Re's Chair of Global Capital and Advisory and Deputy Chair of Lloyds
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Episode: Behind the Headlines: Marsh Re's Vicky Carter on capital innovation in reinsurance
Abby Day
Journalist, Insurance Insider
Insurance Insider
Episode: Behind the Headlines: Howden CMA’s Beckham and Cooper on the M&A boom
Nick Hankin
Managing Director of QBE Re, responsible for growing the reinsurance franchise
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Episode: Behind the headlines: Nick Hankin on QBE Re’s $6bn reinsurance ambitions
Tom Clementi
CEO, Pool Re (UK government-backed terrorism reinsurer)
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Fiona Robertson
Editor, Insurance Insider
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Gilbert Harrap
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Hosts

Sam Casey
Host of Behind the Headlines
Abby Day
Insurance Insider journalist handling the news discussion

Chart Rankings

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#107
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#127
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#147
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Behind the Headlines: Howden CMA’s Beckham and Cooper on the M&A boom
Q: Looking ahead, what would most excite you about new opportunities in this space?
Both guests express enthusiasm for the increasing sophistication of investor capital entering insurance markets, including private equity involvement and new ILS-backed structures at Lloyd's, and the potential to create more diverse, well-capitalized opportunities for investors and insurers alike.
Behind the Headlines: Howden CMA’s Beckham and Cooper on the M&A boom
Q: If we were to kick off, could you briefly introduce yourselves and explain how your roles fit into Howden's capital markets and advisory work?
Bill Cooper describes his MD role and background in Lloyd's Banking Group, while Leo Beckham explains his MD role and evolution from Tiger Risk to Howden, together outlining Howden's three verticals: buy side, sell side, and M&A advisory within the insurance space.
Behind the Headlines: Africa Specialty Risk’s Mikir Shah on succeeding in emerging markets
Q: What does the Vitruvian deal mean for the next phase of growth?
Vitruvian will replace the previous Helios investment, bringing global infrastructure and capital to support phase two, which aims to replicate the Africa model in other developing markets and accelerate expansion.
Behind the Headlines: Africa Specialty Risk’s Mikir Shah on succeeding in emerging markets
Q: How do you describe your business model in terms of geography and partnerships?
ASR operates a mix of a private Bermuda reinsurer and a Lloyd's Syndicate to provide local and international capacity, partnering with local insurers and reinsurers in Africa and other developing markets to enable risk taking with proper underwriting expertise.
Behind the Headlines: Africa Specialty Risk’s Mikir Shah on succeeding in emerging markets
Q: Why was Africa Specialty Risks founded and what gap were you aiming to fill?
The firm was created to address the shortage of specialty insurance for large projects in Africa, where local insurers lacked the size and underwriting capability for complex, large-scale risks, leading to reliance on big reinsurers abroad.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Insider

What is Insurance Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program concentrates on the London (re)insurance market, pairing sharp news segments with deep-dive interviews from industry leaders and top executives. Episodes repeatedly explore how technology—AI, data analytics, and digital marketplaces—is reshaping underwriting, pricing, and distribution, often through a broker-centric lens. The show also threads in geopolitical and macro concerns (sanctions, conflicts, and global risk topology) and pairs them with practical business implications for carriers, brokers, and service providers. Notable strengths include in-depth founder and C-suite perspectives, cross-class market dynamics, and a willingness to challenge traditional market practices by highlighting innovation, partnerships, and regul... more

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2. Jim Bichard
3. Vicky Carter
4. Abby Day
5. Nick Hankin
6. Tom Clementi
7. Fiona Robertson
8. Gilbert Harrap

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