Guernsey: Reinsurance

As the global insurance and reinsurance industry gathered in Monte Carlo for Les Rendez-Vous de Septembre, Guernsey marked a significant milestone celebrating the 10th anniversary of its champagne reception. The event highlighted recent developments including the establishment of Zenkyoren Re Ltd. and the first tokenised collateralised reinsurance transaction, while industry leaders discussed the challenges of maintaining underwriting discipline amid softer pricing conditions and an increasingly uncertain g

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Guernsey Finance celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Monte Carlo Champagne Reception during Les Rendez-Vous de Septembre, Europe's largest insurance conference. Industry leaders gathered to discuss Guernsey's growing role as a leading hub for reinsurance, insurance-linked securities, and captives, while addressing current market challenges including pricing pressures and the need for underwriting discipline in an increasingly complex global risk environment.

Guernsey's annual Champagne Reception in Monte Carlo plants the island's insurance industry firmly in the centre of key discussions during Les Rendez-Vous de Septembre, the equivalent of Davos for the insurance industry.

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