#20 - Harold Buchanan: Corporate Strategy, Diversification, & Capital Allocation

The Reinsurance Podcast

Jun 07, 2022•37 min

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Episode description

This week we’re joined by the head of corporate strategy at RenaissanceRe, Harold Buchanan. This technical episode dives into the specifics of reinsurance strategy, covering diversification, how companies might respond to shifting landscapes, and best practices for allocating resources and capital. The three reinsurance experts do, of course, engage in a fierce analogy battle to finish off the episode.

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OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:45 What Is Corporate Strategy?

03:58 Insurance Float & Berkshire Hathaway’s Investment Strategy

07:31 Diversification: How, What, Where, When

14:59 Shifting Landscapes & Adaptability