REINSURANCE 2036: THE NEXT DECADE STARTS NOW
Building resilience in an era of global instability
The Next Decade Starts Now
Opening address exploring why reinsurance is entering a defining period shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, climate volatility, technological transformation and evolving capital markets. This session will set the direction for the day by examining the strategic choices insurers and reinsurers must make today to remain competitive over the next decade.
The World in 2036: What Will the Risk Landscape Look Like?
A geopolitical and economic outlook examining the forces expected to reshape global risk over the next decade, including conflict, trade realignment, demographics, energy security, cyber threats and economic volatility. The discussion will consider how these trends are likely to influence underwriting priorities, capital allocation and long-term business strategy.
The Future of Global Reinsurance Capital
How will capital evolve over the next decade? This panel will examine how changing investor expectations, market volatility and new forms of capacity could reshape the global reinsurance landscape and influence where capital is deployed.
Underwriting Through Permanent Uncertainty
The industry is moving from managing cycles to managing continuous disruption. Panellists will discuss how underwriting strategies are adapting to increasingly interconnected risks while maintaining discipline and sustainable performance.
AI, Data, Decision Intelligence & Talent
How artificial intelligence, data and decision intelligence will reshape underwriting, catastrophe modelling, claims and portfolio management by 2036 and the talent required to make it work. The conversation will explore where AI can enhance decision making, where human judgement and expertise remain essential, and how the industry will need to attract, develop and retain the talent capable of working alongside increasingly intelligent technologies. It will also examine how firms can build confidence, accountability and the right balance between technology and human expertise as automation becomes embedded across the insurance and reinsurance value chain.
Climate Beyond Catastrophe
Climate risk is expanding beyond traditional catastrophe models, creating new challenges for insurers, reinsurers and their clients. This session will explore how the market can respond to evolving physical and transition risks while supporting long-term resilience.
Geopolitics, Conflict & the New Risk Economy
As geopolitical tensions reshape the global economy, how should reinsurers respond? Panellists will assess how conflict, political fragmentation and economic uncertainty are changing risk accumulation, underwriting appetite and global reinsurance demand.
Innovation Showcase: Tomorrow’s Risks
Rapid-fire presentations exploring emerging opportunities and risk classes expected to become increasingly important over the next decade. Speakers will examine how the industry can prepare for fast-moving technologies and business models before they become mainstream.
What Will Make a Winning Reinsurer in 2036?
Senior industry leaders discuss the capabilities, strategies and operating models that will define market leaders over the coming decade. The session will conclude with audience questions on the biggest priorities facing the global reinsurance market.
From Uncertainty to Opportunity
Key takeaways and strategic priorities for the decade ahead. Delegates will leave with a clearer understanding of the trends likely to shape the market and the actions organisations can take to build resilience.
