Navigating Transformation in Reinsurance: Corporate Development as Engine of Change

Sven Trautner (Chief Strategy Officer and Head of the Corporate Development, VIG Re) |

A confluence of forces is fundamentally reshaping the reinsurance industry, creating both unprecedented challenges and unique opportunities for those able to navigate the evolving environment.

Adapting to market cycles and uncertainty

Cyclicality has always been a feature of reinsurance markets, but today’s fluctuations are even more amplified by global economic shocks, geopolitical tensions, increased regulatory requirements, and swift technological change. Corporate strategies, capital deployment, pricing strategies, and portfolio management must be continuously calibrated to remain competitive. Agility is no longer optional; it is essential for maintaining differentiation and capturing emerging opportunities in a competitive market.

Simultaneously, emerging and evolving risks such as the rise of secondary Nat Cat perils, cyber threats, and technological developments are adding to the uncertainty, creating an increasingly complex operating environment. Reinsurers are expected to navigate this landscape with sophistication, balancing traditional