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

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

AM Best rating analysts and industry leaders presented and discussed their analysis of and perspectives on the insurance industry in times of increased uncertainty.

This year's keynote address was delivered by Jérôme Jean Haegeli, group chief economist and head of Swiss Re Institute.

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Insurance Market Briefing Agenda

TimeSessionsPresenters
08:30Registration 
09:00Welcome and Introductory Comments
Andrea Keenan
Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
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, AM Best
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, AM Best

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



10:00

Keynote Presentation: Economic and Geopolitical Outlook

  • Global perspective on current macroeconomic developments
  • Drivers of uncertainty
  • Structural shifts shaping economic growth and inflation
  • Key scenarios and risks
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, AM Best

Ghislain Le Cam

Senior Director, Analytics – London, AM Best

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, AM Best

Eli Sanchez
Director, Analytics – Amsterdam, AM Best
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: 
  • Richard Banks, Global Editor, The Insurer at Reuters
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
  • Domenico del Re, Director, Sustainability, PwC UK
12:50Closing Comments
Andrea Keenan
Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
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, AM Best
14:20

Benchmarking EMEA Ratings

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

Andrea Porta
Senior Financial Analyst, AM Best

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, AM Best

Kanika Thukral 
Associate Director, Analytics, AM Best

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, Credit Rating Criteria, Research & Analytics – London

Stan Stoev

Senior Financial Analyst, AM Best

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, AM Best

Todor Kitin
Associate Director, Analytics, AM Best 

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

AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market Briefing - London
9:00–14:00 GMT

AM Best's Methodology Briefing - London
14:15–16:30 GMT

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