Monte Carlo Musings: What the Rendez-Vous Reveals About the Future of (Re)Insurance

September always feels like a fresh start. As we returned from summer breaks, hopefully recharged and ready to tackle the months ahead, the (re)insurance industry also enters a period of reflection and recalibration. And there’s no better place for that than the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous.

This iconic gathering on the Côte d’Azur has evolved from its informal roots when London market underwriters and brokers simply extended their family holidays into the most influential event in the reinsurance calendar. It’s where the tone is set for the 1.1 renewals and where the industry’s most pressing issues are debated in both formal sessions and informal conversations over coffee, cocktails, and everything in between.

If you want to understand what’s shaping the market, where pricing is heading, what strategic moves are being considered, and even catch wind of the latest M&A whispers, Monte Carlo is the place to be.

AdvantageGo was proud to be part of this year’s Rendez-Vous, reconnecting with clients and friends across the market. The discussions were insightful and full of depth. Besides the age-old subject of cost, three main concepts emerged:

— The rise in M&A activity throughout the industry.

— The increasing impact of AI, not merely as a catchphrase but also as a force for change.

— The demand for more intelligent tools to handle the ever-changing risk environment of today.

On that last point, we were especially encouraged by the feedback we received on our Underwriting Workbench. It’s designed to empower underwriters by combining human expertise with data-driven insights, something we believe is now essential in a modern underwriting toolkit.

As the industry looks ahead to 2026, we hope this report provides useful insights to help you steer your business forward with confidence and clarity.

Read our insight report on how underwriters can stay ahead in a softer market – Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous 2025: Overcoming Headwinds