The Reinsurance Podcast

The Reinsurance Podcast•supercede.com

Navigating the world of reinsurance can feel complex, but it doesn’t have to be dull. Join Jerad Leigh and Ben Rose—co-founders of Supercede and genuine reinsurance nerds enthusiasts—as they unravel the nuances of market dynamics. With industry expertise, they dive into the trends, challenges, and stories shaping the reinsurance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking for a little more knowledge to ensure the glazing over of eyes at parties, tune in for an engaging journey through the world of reinsurance!

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#12 - Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG)

This week’s episode focuses entirely on ESG (environmental, social and governance). The guys get into a nuanced discussion around sustainability, corporate responsibility, and corrective behaviour in pursuit of protection. To balance out this heavy topic, we finish on a game of Risk of the Week! CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykc...

Apr 05, 2022•32 min

#11 - How Does Reinsurance Work?

This week the guys flex their knowledge of reinsurance to break down how the industry works, covering the different types of reinsurance, proportional versus non-proportional cover, layering risk to match appetite, and an interesting game of Frisk Risk involving ghost and alien risk coverage. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD...

Mar 29, 2022•31 min

#10 - Tom Spier: Cyber Insurance, the Infamous Sony Hack, & Data Protection

This week’s milestone episode features a very special guest, Tom Spier. Tom’s a seasoned (re)insurance professional with over a decade of industry experience, boasting a deep knowledge in his specialism of cyber insurance. The guys discuss the challenges of cyber, infamous attacks (some of which Tom has personal experience with), pricing risk, and GDPR compliance. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twi...

Mar 22, 2022•35 min

#9 - How to Build a Reinsurance Technology Company

Reinsurance experts turned reinsurance technologists describe how to build a reinsurtech company from the ground up. The guys this week run through how founder-market fit supports investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, running a remote team, and the technological ecosystem that’s fast emerging in the (re)insurance space. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: htt...

Mar 15, 2022•27 min•Ep. 9

#8 - Reinsurance Strategy in Hardening Markets

This week’s episode is more technical; the guys pull on their (re)insurance expertise and delve into reinsurance strategy, describe the differences of hard and soft markets, and the ways in which new reinsurance players can enter the industry. To balance out the technical nature of the episode, they introduce a new game, Risk of the Week ! CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouT...

Mar 08, 2022•37 min

#7 - Lloyd’s of London

All reinsurance roads lead to Lloyd’s! Ben and Jerad will take you on a journey through the history of Lloyd’s and the important role it plays within the world of (re)insurance. Learn about evolving challenges within the industry, and the strangest things to be insured at Lloyd’s. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09...

Mar 01, 2022•36 min•Ep. 7

#6 - Emergence of Challenger Brokers

In this week’s episode the guys discuss the concept of challenger brokers, how they fit into the reinsurance landscape and the opportunities and challenges provided to new entrants. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:35 Cha...

Feb 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 6

#5 - (Re)insurance Technology: Build, Buy, or Rent

Jerad and Ben take us down the unfamiliar road of reinsurance technology and discuss the question of build, buy, or rent. Find out which is the better route for (re)insurance firms while learning about the pitfalls companies should try to avoid. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e74...

Feb 15, 2022•35 min•Ep. 5

#4 - What Is Reinsurance?

Learn about the nebulous and esoteric world of reinsurance with our forever fun-loving hosts, Ben and Jerad. Discover how reinsurance deals are made, their relevance to the wider insurance market, and the importance of why these deals are made. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741...

Feb 08, 2022•33 min•Ep. 4

#3 - The Fragmented Nature of the Reinsurance Industry

The guys discuss the tripartite nature of reinsurance, consisting of cedents, brokers and reinsurers, the issues relating to the disconnect between counterparties, and why a digital ecosystem could hugely benefit the antiquated industry. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/pod...

Jan 26, 2022•32 min•Ep. 3

#2 - Challenges with Reinsurance Data

Jerad and Ben discuss the challenges faced by reinsurance data and the fundamental problems of information management, plus the pair engage in a ruthless battle for the best analogy to describe reinsurance. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAM...

Jan 24, 2022•32 min•Ep. 2

#1 - What is Supercede? Innovation in Reinsurance Technology

Meet the co-founders of Supercede who reveal their history within reinsurance, the issues they faced working as underwriters and brokers, and why they decided to create Supercede. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzfykcesD0phGaCK7qB09Q RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - J...

Jan 24, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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