European Reinsurance Market Strengthen ROE, Capital & Reserves Amid Market Shifts
European reinsurers recorded stronger return on equity (ROE) in 2023 and 2024, exceeding their cost of equity in three of the last four years
Reinsurance Market Forcast
Reinsurance market forcast is expected to grow to $895.4 bn in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.1%. Reinsurance providers are integrating their processes with blockchain technology to reduce costs, increase efficiency, transparency, and security associated with client data and other financial transactions.
The global reinsurance market is projected to reach $1344.3 bn by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.8% from 2023 to 2031.
The Global Reinsurance market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2023 and 2029. In 2023, the market is growing at a steady rate and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.
In this section, we have collected the most current articles and reviews on the topic of the Reinsurance Market Forcast.
Europe’s Largest Reinsurers Reported Strong Financial Results
Europe’s four largest reinsurers—Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re, and SCOR—reported strong financial results in 2024
Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Medical Trends and Reinsurance
How GLP-1 therapies are altering medical practices and insurance structures, prompting reinsurers to adjust their strategies to align with emerging risk profiles
EU Public-Private Reinsurance Scheme for Climate-Related Losses
EU insurance markets could gain if recent proposals for a bloc-wide public-private reinsurance scheme for climate-related losses move forward
1/1 Reinsurance Renewals: Capacity Expands, but Underwriting Discipline Holds
Reinsurance renewals for 2025 reflect a shift in market conditions. Property reinsurance rates have softened, though profitability remains strong
Global Reinsurers to Maintain Strong Profitability in 2025
Global reinsurers’ profitability will remain strong in 2025 despite lower risk-adjusted prices for most business lines when reinsurance contracts were renewed on 1 January
Lloyd’s CEO: Re/Insurance Industry Must Evolve Faster Than Ever
The insurance and reinsurance sectors face an expanding risk landscape, driven by critical challenges such as climate change and cyber threats
APRA’s Proposed Reinsurance Reforms: Impact on Australian Insurers’ Credit Profiles
Changes to reinsurance-related capital requirements proposed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority strengthen Australian general insurers’ credit profiles
Global Reinsurance Market Trends. Composite’s ROE Reaches Five-Year High
In 2024, reinsurance premium rates increased, interest rates remained high, and capital markets performed well. The composite achieved its highest ROE in five years
Reinsurers Prepare for Rate Hikes Amid Rising U.S. Casualty Loss Costs
Reinsurers are likely to push for double-digit increases in U.S. casualty premium rates during the January 2025 renewals. This move aims to address higher loss costs
Global Reinsurers Brace for Mixed Reinsurance Pricing Outlook in 2025
More than 50% of the 81 respondents think global reinsurers will raise prices in January reinsurance 2025 renewals, continuing recent increases driven by high claims inflation
Reinsurers Will Increase in U.S. Casualty Premium Rates in 2025
Reinsurers will push for double-digit increases in U.S. casualty premium rates when policies come up for renewal in January 2025 to keep up with higher loss costs
Reinsurance Market Outlook for 2025: De-risking, Pricing & New Conditions
The positive reinsurance market outlook comes from de-risking as much as pricing with changes in terms and conditions, rising attachment points and tightening of wording
ILS Market & Alternative Reinsurance Capital: Poised for Continued Growth
ILS market remains a significant capital source for reinsurers in 2024. Alternative capital estemated at $110 bn, with the catastrophe bond market growing to $45 bn
2024 Global Reinsurer Traditional Capital: Capacity at Peak Levels
In 2024, global reinsurer capital, including both alternative and traditional sources, has reached peak levels. Reinsurer capital stood at $695 bn as of mid-2024, marking a $25 bn increase
Reinsurance Industry at a Crossroads: New Risks & Opportunities in 2025
While the reinsurance industry faces challenges, such as geopolitical and economic uncertainty, its biggest threat is losing relevance. 2024 has been another year of volatility
Rising Demand for Property Re/Insurance Amid Increasing Risks & Costs
Higher property values, urbanization, and increased repair costs are likely to drive demand for property re/insurance, particularly in regions facing heightened natural catastrophe
H1 2024 Global Reinsurance Market Highlights: Reinsurer Revenue & Capital Growth
Global reinsurance market delivered strong results in 2024 with further improvement in underwriting profitability, exceptional ROEs and a continued building of capital
2024 Reinsurance Renewals Come Amid Growing Reinsurer Appetite
The mid-year reinsurance renewals occurred against a continued increase in reinsurer appetite as overall reinsurance capacity grew
Global Reinsurance Capital: New Peak Reached in 2024
Aon estimates that global reinsurer capital rose by $25 bn to a new high of $695 bn over the three months to March 31, 2024
Top Tips for 2024 Reinsurance Market Renewals
Mid-year reinsurance renewals have further consolidated the positive trends at 1/1 and 4/1, setting the stage for a more competitive reinsurance market in 2025
Florida’s Reinsurance Market Saw a Pause in 2024
Florida’s reinsurance market, after three years of significant rate hikes, saw a pause in 2024. Reinsurers viewed the outcome positively
Reinsurance Renewals at 2025 by Regions: Capacity & Trends
Reinsurance renewals conditions since 1/1 have continued to move in favor of reinsurance buyers. At the start of last year, property catastrophe capacity was constrained
Global Reinsurance Capital & Catastrophe Bond Market Dynamics
Global Reinsurance market conditions since 1/1 have continued to move in favor of reinsurance buyers. Reinsurance renewals at April 1 consolidated the progress made at 1/1
Global Reinsurance Market Report: Reinsurers’ Capital & Profitability
Global reinsurance groups reported a significant improvement in underwriting profitability and ROEs in 2023
European reinsurers recorded stronger return on equity (ROE) in 2023 and 2024, exceeding their cost of equity in three of the last four years
Global re/insurers reported improved underwriting results and capital positions. These gains came alongside rising uncertainty around reserve development and expanding loss gaps
Global reinsurers’ profitability will remain strong in 2025 despite lower risk-adjusted prices for most business lines when reinsurance contracts
Europe’s four largest reinsurers—Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re, and SCOR—reported strong financial results in 2024