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AM Best's
Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London

AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings - London will take place on Thursday, 6 November 2025.

AM Best rating analysts and industry leaders will present and discuss their analysis of and perspectives on the insurance industry in times of increased uncertainty.

We are pleased to announce that this year's keynote address will be delivered by Jérôme Jean Haegeli, group chief economist and head of Swiss Re Institute.

Insurance Market Briefing Agenda

TimeSessionsPresenters
08:30Registration 
09:00Welcome and Introductory Comments
Nick Charteris-Black
Managing Director, Market Development - EMEA
09:10

EMEA Market Overview
Update on Credit Rating Activity and Outlooks

  • Rating trend developments
  • Risk Barometer / Banana Skins 
Greg Carter
Managing Director, Analytics - EMEA & AP
09:25

Thematic Session: Globalisation vs. Protectionism

  • How the (re)insurance sector has benefited from globalisation
  • Interconnectedness of markets
  • Are we in a ‘new world’ of protectionist strategies?
  • Threats and opportunities

Mahesh Mistry

Senior Director, Head of Analytics - London

Dr. Angela Yeo,
Senior Director, Head of Analytics - Amsterdam



10:00

Keynote Presentation: Economic and Geopolitical Outlook

Jérôme Jean Haegeli
Group Chief Economist & Head of Swiss Re Institute
10:45

Networking Coffee Break


11:10

Thematic Session: Reinsurance Market Highlights

  • AM Best's trend analysis on the global reinsurance sector
  • Will pricing discipline be maintained?
  • Global reinsurance outlook
  • Impact of alternative capital and ILS

Dr. Mathilde Jakobsen
Senior Director, Analytics – Amsterdam

Ghislain Le Cam

Senior Director, Analytics – London

11:35

Thematic Presentation: Exploring Balance Sheet and Exposure Management Considerations

  • Managing the underwriting cycle
  • Use of legacy/run-off solutions (LPTs, ADCs, etc.)
  • Other structured solutions for capital management
  • What’s the priority - managing capital or earnings?

Timothy Prince
Director, Analytics - London

Eli Sanchez
Director, Analytics – Amsterdam
12:00

Panel Discussion: Climate Challenges and Opportunities for the (Re) Insurance Industry

  • Climate-related impacts
  • Parametric solutions
  • Public/private partnerships
  • Transitioning into the ‘new’ world
  • Sustainability disclosures

Moderator: 
  • TBC, AM Best
Panelists:
  • Jessica Botelho-Young, Director, Analytics – AM Best
  • Alex Hindson, Partner, Head of Sustainability – Crowe UK
  • Amy Barnes, Head of Energy & Power, Head of Climate & Sustainability Strategy - Marsh
12:50Closing CommentsNick Charteris-Black
Managing Director, Market Development - EMEA
13:00Networking Lunch

Methodology Briefing Agenda

TimeSessionsPresenters
14:00Registration 
14:15

Welcome and Introductory Comments

  •  Session Overview
Myles Gould
Senior Director, Credit Rating Criteria Research & Analytics
14:20

Benchmarking EMEA Ratings

  • Latest benchmarking analysis and deep dive into BCRM building blocks
  • Key observations and trends
Dale Kirby
Senior Finacial Analyst

Andrea Porta
Senior Financial Analyst 

14:40

Revised Criteria: Rating Captives and Other Alternative Risk Transfer Entities 

  • Rating Cell Company structures
  • Refinements to Captive analysis

Konstantin Langowski
Associate Director, Credit Rating Criteria, Research & Analytics

Kanika Thukral 
Associate Director, Analytics

15:00

Warning Signs: Examining Events Leading to Insurer Failure

  • Top causes of (Re)Insurer failure
  • Examples of ‘red flags’ and early warning signs
  • Importance of Enterprise Risk Management
Valeria Ermakova

Associate Director, Analytics

Stan Stoev

Senior Financial Analyst

15:25

IFRS 17: Latest Observations

  • Key observations on reporting and disclosures
  • Impact on rating analysis
  • Working towards consistency

Ben Diaz-Clegg
Associate Director, Analytics

Todor Kitin
Senior Financial Analyst

15:50Q&A  
16:30Close

 


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When & Where:

Thursday, 6 November 2025

Convene 200 Aldersgate, St Paul's,
200 Aldersgate, St Paul's, London, EC1A 4HD

AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London
9:00–16:30 GMT

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AM Best's Methodology Briefing - London
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