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AM Specialty on The Reinsurance Podcast: Insights from CEO Shevawn Barder and Pinpoint UK CUO Darren Powell

We are excited to share two episodes of The Reinsurance Podcast featuring key figures from AM Specialty Insurance Group and Pinpoint UK. These episodes delve into the current reinsurance market, industry challenges, and strategies for long-term success.



Shevawn Barder on Unlocking Opportunities in Reinsurance and Long-Term Capital


In RVS Monte Carlo #19, Shevawn Barder, CEO of AM Specialty Insurance Group, shares her insights on reinsurance opportunities, regulatory challenges, and how AM Specialty's long-term capital strategy sets the company apart in a competitive market. Shevawn also discusses key trends in reinsurance capacity, social inflation, and the growing role of AI and technology.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

  • Strong Rate Environment: The current reinsurance market faces capacity shortages, presenting challenges and opportunities.

  • Long-Term Capital Focus: AM Specialty's success lies in prioritizing long-term capital investments over short-term gains.

  • Regulatory Challenges: Markets like California pose significant regulatory hurdles for insurers.

  • Social Inflation & Reserving: These are pressing concerns, especially in the U.S. casualty market.

  • AI & Technology: While technology enhances efficiency, underwriting expertise remains central to decision-making.


Catch the full episode here: Shevawn Barder on The Reinsurance Podcast



Darren Powell on Launching Pinpoint and Navigating Specialty Reinsurance


In RVS Monte Carlo #22, Darren Powell, Chief Underwriting Officer at Pinpoint, discusses the launch of Pinpoint and how specialty reinsurance is evolving in today's market. He emphasizes the importance of market discipline, investor expectations, and strategies for maintaining profitability through niche, low-volatility business.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

  • Market Health: The reinsurance market remains healthy but requires underwriters to account for unpredictability.

  • Discipline: Maintaining underwriting discipline is crucial to avoiding downturns in the market.

  • Investor Expectations: After years of poor returns, a healthier market is essential to keeping investors engaged.

  • Balancing Uncertainty: Underwriters and brokers must work closely to manage risks and deliver value.

  • Pinpoint’s Strategy: Pinpoint leverages advanced technology and analytics to focus on predictable underwriting and long-term success.


Catch the full episode here: Darren Powell on The Reinsurance Podcast


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