Backchat was pleased to see Benfield’s typically quirky touches in its report on trends in the reinsurance market.
The report, Capital Consequences – Billion-Dollar Question, published this week, spoke of a “witches’ brew” of events that could cause rates to harden. There was also reference to the “GI force” of hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
The billion-dollar question of the title is, of course, whether the cycle has turned. Benfield is no stranger to amusing word play. Readers may recall a report published some years ago in which it described reinsurance pricing as like a crème brûlée: hard on the outside, soft on the inside. Genius.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
