Competition to Drive ‘Deteriorating’ Reinsurance Market, More M&A in 2026
Pricing and returns in the reinsurance market are expected to gradually come off recent highs, with the market facing moderately weaker, but still sound, operational and ...
Content from Brian C. Schneider
Brian C. Schneider, CPA, CPCU, ARe, is a senior director in Fitch Ratings’ North American insurance rating group located in Chicago. Schneider serves as head of Fitch’s global reinsurance sector and has coverage responsibilities for property/casualty companies. Reach him at brian.Schneider@fitchratings.com.
Reinsurers Reach Peak Performance as Market Stabilizes; M&A on Hold
The reinsurance market has reached an equilibrium, with increased capital supply from accumulated earnings meeting higher demand for reinsurance protection from cedents. ...
Reinsurance Market Soft in 2025? Hard Market Party Still On for Now
Reinsurers are hoping the profitability party will last as reinsurance pricing and structural changes to tighten terms and conditions have increased returns to above the ...
Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Entering a True Hard Market
Uncertain times are challenging for reinsurers. Claims may jump, and investment losses may dent profitability and possibly capital. However, uncertain times can also be good for reinsurers. Demand ...
Disciplined Exposure Management Helps Reinsurers Absorb 2017 Catastrophes: Fitch
The global reinsurance industry demonstrated resiliency following the record level of catastrophe losses in 2017, as very strong capitalization and effective risk management enabled the sector to ...
Reinsurance M&A Intensifies in Competitive Market Environment
The reinsurance industry is in a state of transition as unutilized capital and the threat of alternative reinsurance providers, combined with slowing premium growth and sagging investment yields, ...