Individual and panel interviews with A.M.BestTV
Mark Jennings, senior vice president, Wilmington Capital Securities, said reinsurers and insurers are consolidating because companies are not distinguishing themselves from one another.
Dennis Silvia, president, Cedar Consulting, said Bermuda is breaking the mold among mature domiciles by showing a willingness to develop speedy new approaches for the introduction of new products and risk-focused technologies.
Will McCallum, managing director, KPMG, said larger multinational insurers are adjusting their organizations and risk strategies to accommodate cross-border tax issues.
Bob Forness, chairman and CEO, Multi-Strat, said the reinsurer is targeting larger investors with an appetite for aggregated casualty risk, including workers' compensation, auto and other lines, many with longer tails.
Jonathan Reiss, CFO, Hamilton Insurance Group, said insurers must be aware of the messages they send while recruiting, including how much they rely on word of mouth and traditional methods versus seeking a broader reach for diversified candidates.