Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous 2025: Overcoming Headwinds

Every September, the global reinsurance market gathers in Monte Carlo to set the tone for the year ahead. This year’s Rendez-Vous was no different — lively conversations, cautious optimism, and a few clear signals about where the market is heading.

What stood out this year?

1. Pricing pressure
Renewals are softening. Competition is picking up, and reinsurers are preparing to give more ground on rates and terms.

2. Strong capital position
Even with catastrophe losses topping $100B by mid-year, reinsurers are still reporting healthy returns. Capital remains strong, giving the sector breathing space.

3. M&A is back
Sompo’s $3.5bn deal for Aspen reminded everyone that consolidation is firmly back on the table. With excess capital in the system, more deals are likely.

4. Technology in focus
AI came up again and again — not as a buzzword, but as a tool to cut friction, speed up data handling, and support better underwriting. 5. Growth ambitions
From Peak Re’s India push to talk of new Lloyd’s entries, expansion plans were another big talking point.

AdvantageGo at RVS 2025

For us, RVS is always about listening and learning from the market. This year we spoke with clients and partners about how underwriters can stay ahead in a softer market. Our Underwriting Workbench continues to be a key focus — giving underwriters a clearer, faster way to make decisions.