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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
Underwriting
London

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

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

Following a string of major M&A transactions over the past year, are we past the peak of the M&A cycle?

According to Howden Capital Markets & Advisory’s Leo Beckham and Bill Cooper, we should expect to see deals keep on coming.

The investment banke... more

QBE Re has doubled in size since 2020, and plans to double its scale again by 2030 to underwrite $6bnn of business.

But how can this continued expansion be achieved in a market undergoing significant softening?

According to QBE Re managing director... more

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Recent Guests

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
Tom Clementi
CEO, Pool Re (UK government-backed terrorism reinsurer)
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Episode: Behind the Headlines: Pool Re’s Tom Clementi on the ever-evolving terrorism threat
Gilbert Harrap
CEO of InsurX
InsurX
Episode: Behind the Headlines: InsurX’s Gilbert Harrap on the evolving world of smart follow
Hugh Sturgess
CEO of Arch Insurance International
Arch Insurance International
Episode: Behind the Headlines: Arch’s Hugh Sturgess on the ‘win, win, win’ of facilities
Matthew Wilson
Former CEO of Brit Insurance (now Brit Insurance Services)
Blood Cancer UK fund organizer
Episode: Behind the Headlines: Ex-Brit CEO Matthew Wilson on the power of insurance philanthropy
Sue Langley
City Minister, London; former Mayor of London
City of London / London risk ecosystem
Episode: Behind the Headlines: Ex-Brit CEO Matthew Wilson on the power of insurance philanthropy
Matthew Nell
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Episode: Behind the Headlines: Ex-Brit CEO Matthew Wilson on the power of insurance philanthropy
Abbie Day
Insurance Insider journalist
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Episode: Skuld's Ståle Hansen on managing maritime volatility

Hosts

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

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#36
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#162
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#163
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#169
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#187
Ireland/News/Business News
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#189
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Behind the Headlines: InsurX’s Gilbert Harrap on the evolving world of smart follow
Q: What's next for InsurX in 2026 and beyond?
The company plans a major open-market launch in construction, broader property applications, and continued focus on integrations with broker workbenches and insurer needs to expand cross-class capabilities.
Behind the Headlines: InsurX’s Gilbert Harrap on the evolving world of smart follow
Q: What makes the London market a good place for this technology, and how is InsurX positioned in that ecosystem?
London is ahead in adopting technology for trade capacity, with a strong ecosystem (Lloyd's, Lloyd's Lab). InsurX frames itself as independent, working with multiple parties to plug into brokers' workbenches and expand beyond pure portfolio solutions.
Behind the Headlines: InsurX’s Gilbert Harrap on the evolving world of smart follow
Q: Can you explain for people who don't know what InsurX does, broadly speaking, you're involved in the world of Smart Follow, but that's a broad term.
InsurX enables brokers to access capacity from insurers in a tech-enabled way, starting with follow and now expanding to lead trading and broader smart trading, with a mission to connect any broker and any insurer to trade risk without friction.
Behind the Headlines: Paul Brand on Convex’s next phase of growth
Q: How do MGA plans fit into Convex's broader strategy, and what is the rationale for expanding into those areas?
Convex is exploring MGAs as a strategic adjacent line to broaden its addressable market and attract different talent, while ensuring these ventures align with existing capabilities in technology, compliance, and operations. The aim is to complement the carrier business rather than replicate it exactly, maintaining a focus on core strengths.
Behind the Headlines: Paul Brand on Convex’s next phase of growth
Q: What is Convex doing to compete in a soft market, and how do technology and productivity play into that?
Convex emphasizes client relationships, relevance in the market, and strong claims paying as core to its proposition, while pushing for productivity through automation where possible and keeping underwriting judgment for high-value decisions. This combination is designed to deliver faster, clearer responses to clients and brokers, which is crucial in a slower market.

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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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Recent guests on Insurance Insider include:

1. Jim Bichard
2. Vicky Carter
3. Tom Clementi
4. Gilbert Harrap
5. Hugh Sturgess
6. Matthew Wilson
7. Sue Langley
8. Matthew Nell

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