Re/Insurance Outlook USA 2025 to unite senior re/insurance leaders in New York City

Following the success of its inaugural 2024 event, Intelligent Insurer has announced Re/Insurance Outlook USA 2025, taking place on May 1, 2025, at The Westin New York on Times Square. The exclusive gathering will bring together more than 150 senior re/insurance leaders, including 20 C-level speakers, to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.

As the global reinsurance sector approaches 2025 with a cautious outlook, the event will address market volatility, social inflation, casualty losses and the impact of regulatory changes. Discussions will explore how reinsurers can help mitigate risk while driving sustainable growth. Key sessions will examine the lessons learned from the 1/1 renewals, expectations for 6/1 and beyond, and strategies to navigate challenges such as nuclear verdicts, climate risk and secondary perils.

The event will feature discussions on casualty market trends, including the impact of social inflation and nuclear verdicts, which contributed to $143 billion in losses in 2023. On the property side, experts will analyse the impact of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, flooding in North Carolina and the broader NatCat landscape. Additional sessions will focus on product innovation, emerging analytics tools for underwriting and long-term risk management strategies.

With representation from across the re/insurance ecosystem — including reinsurers, brokers, MGAs, and industry bodies — this event offers unparalleled networking opportunities. Attendees can engage in high-level discussions designed to provide actionable insights ahead of the critical mid-year renewals.

A distinguished line-up of speakers will share their expertise, including:

• Chris Donelan (CEO, Sompo Re)
• Greg Schiffer (CEO, North America, AXA XL Reinsurance)
• Brian Quinn (CEO, North America, Odyssey Re)
• Todd Campbell (CEO, Builders Insurance Group)
• Stephen Hofmann (CEO, Aon Reinsurance Solutions)
• Kevin Stein (CEO, Delos Insurance)
• Todd Rissel (CEO, e2Value)
• Frank Schmid (CTO, General Re)
• Leah Spivey (Chief Claims Officer, North America, Munich Re)
• Socrates Pichardo (CTO, Transatlantic Re)
• Pete Buccola (Chief Underwriting Officer, Hadron Specialty)
• Andrew Weissert (Chief Legal Officer, AXIS)
• Kevin O'Connor (Chief Production Officer, Everspan Group)
• Luke Kwiatkowski (Chief Financial Officer, Holborn Corporation)
• Aimee Venn (Chief Claims Officer, Richmond National Insurance)
• John Speckman (President, BMS Re ProLink Solutions, BMS Re)
• Nick Cook (Chief Risk Officer, Crum & Forster)

Taking place in the heart of the USA’s reinsurance hub, this event is designed for senior executives looking to stay ahead of market trends, reinforce relationships and gain the latest insights before entering crucial negotiations.

Helen Raff, Director, Event Portfolio, Intelligent Insurer, said: “With market dynamics shifting rapidly, it is more important than ever for re/insurance leaders to come together and strategise for the future. Re/Insurance Outlook USA 2025 will provide a unique platform for decision-makers to gain insights, share expertise, and form critical connections that will shape the industry in the years ahead.”

Attendees at Re/Insurance Outlook USA 2025 will benefit from:

• Exclusive networking with C-level executives: engage with top decision-makers from across the USA’s re/insurance landscape and gain valuable insights before the 6/1 renewals.
• An agenda covering the industry's biggest challenges: address critical issues such as social inflation, climate risks, and secondary perils with input from the sector's most respected experts.
• Representation from across the ecosystem: connect with reinsurers, brokers, MGAs, and key industry stakeholders for productive discussions and relationship-building.
• An intimate, high-value setting: unlike large-scale trade shows, this event is tailored for senior executives, fostering meaningful connections and focused conversations.
• The perfect place at the perfect time: hosted in New York City, the hub of the US reinsurance market, this event provides essential insights ahead of crucial renewal negotiations.

This groundbreaking event is the latest in an ongoing series of events run by Intelligent Insurer with the aim of equipping industry players with the networks, insights and knowledge needed to progress their careers and drive the wider evolution of the re/insurance industry.

For more information and to secure your place, visit Re/Insurance Outlook USA 2025.

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