6 \\\\\ RISING STARS
EXCITING CHANGE inspiring a new generation
Insurtech, new risks and the growing involvement of the capital markets are all making
the re/insurance industry more attractive to young people—and they look increasingly
critical to its future. As part of a wider feature available online, Intelligent Insurer speaks
to 45 young executives—all under 35—destined for success within this evolving sector.
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capital markets—suddenly insurance was developing
a cutting edge and a link to an industry deemed far
more dynamic by younger people.
All that helped to start to change the image of an
industry with a long-term problem attracting the best
talent. In recent years, this process has accelerated
further. It now appears that the rise of insurtech
has melded the potential of Silicon Valley with risk
transfer in the minds of many young people—and
they are more attracted to joining the industry as a
result.
or a very long time in its history, the
reinsurance industry was renowned for
its dull stability. In fact, given its primary
function in the world—having the capital
to pay big claims after extraordinary events—there
was little wrong with that. But that was its reputation
and it also meant it didn’t seem like the most exciting
industry to start a career in.
Then came increasingly sophisticated cat
modelling and then insurance-linked securities and
sidecars offering a growing number of links to the
The class of 2018:
45 rising stars
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