Strong returns in reinsurance sector attracting capital

The reinsurance market has continued to attract sizeable capital in 2025 despite volatility in the global markets and Q1 losses.

This was according to a new white paper by Guy Carpenter, which said insured loss activity neared $70 billion through the first half of 2025, but reinsurance renewal trends seen at January 1 continued.

These trends included strong reinsurer balance sheets that drove appetite for growth, excess property capacity and moderate pricing, as well as reinsurers focusing on holistic client relationships to grow their portfolios, and “disciplined” casualty underwriting.

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