Social inflation continued to unsettle reinsurers in 2025 and this is likely to remain true as we approach 2026, with a third straight year of reserve pressure and claim severity that keeps outpacing even strengthened pricing models. Escalating legal costs and the rapid expansion of third-party litigation funding are stretching casualty tails and amplifying volatility, making it harder to judge true risk and margin. These pressures are reshaping underwriting discipline and capital deployment: exactly why staying ahead of the trend is now a strategic imperative.
By attending this webinar, you will:
- Explore how reinsurers can strengthen pricing strategies to stay ahead of persistent social inflation trends.
- Learn practical approaches for managing reserve adequacy amid continued claim severity and rising costs.
- Examine the growing impact of third-party litigation funding on claim inflation and underwriting discipline.
Speakers include:
- Prof. Robert Hartwig, Director, Risk and Uncertainty Management Center, University of South Carolina
- Shevawn Barder, CEO, AM Specialty Insurance Group
- Carrie Byler, Managing Director, Head of US General Casualty, Howden Re
- Moderator - Wyn Jenkins, Managing Editor, Intelligent Insurer