Reinsurance buyers experience market softening as reinsurers grow capital following strong returns
Expanded reinsurance capacity available at January 1, 2026, resulted in accelerated softening of pricing across many lines.
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1/1 Renewals
“Despite global trade tensions and increased regulatory scrutiny, reinsurers have grown capital due largely to strong retained earnings. This has allowed clients to benefit from lower prices and a wider range of innovative solutions to meet their rapidly evolving needs.”
Dean Klisura, President & CEO of Guy Carpenter
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July 2025 Renewals
Global volatility persists but elevated insured loss activity seen in the first quarter moderated Despite global economic volatility and insured loss activity nearing $70 billion through the first half of 2025, reinsurance renewal trends seen at January 1 continued including:
- Strong reinsurer balance sheets driving appetite for growth
- Excess property capacity and moderating pricing
- Disciplined casualty underwriting
- Reinsurer focus on holistic client relationships to grow their portfolios