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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 9 MIN

RVS Monte Carlo #35 - Michael van der Straaten: Reinsurance Rates, Capacity & Talent

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Reinsurance rates may have peaked, but the real story is more complex. Michael van der Straaten of Antares unpacks market corrections, capacity concerns, and the vital role of people in building resilience. Expect candid insights on M&A, trust, and why stability matters more than chasing short-term wins.EPISODE LINKS:Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-van-der-straaten-06448518/Antares: https://antaresglobal.com/CONNECT WITH US:Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq X: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠ RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:44) Are We Past the Peak?(01:15) Beyond Rates – Other Market Themes(02:01) Antares’ Strategy & Reinsurance Partnerships(03:34) Building Trust & Longevity in Relationships(04:47) Market Capacity, Wildfires & Casualty Concerns(06:00) Continuity Amid Uncertainty(06:50) M&A, London & Bermuda Market Dynamics(07:58) Talent Gaps & Retaining People(08:45) Final Thoughts – Sensibility & Stability

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