Ep284 Lara Mowery Gallagher Re: A Good place to be, but a difficult one to hold

Today’s podcast forms the second and final update on the fascinating 1.1 reinsurance renewals we have just been through.
Whereas Episode 283 with David Flandro was all about delivering a high-level analysis of the global macro picture, this one is designed to focus in on detailed market specifics from a reinsurance broker’s perspective.
For that we need a broker of great renown and great experience.
And that’s why I’m delighted that Lara Mowery, Chief Commercial Officer at Gallagher Re has been able to talk to me.
Lara fits the bill perfectly and is not far off entering her fourth decade at the frontline of the global reinsurance market.
I have been interviewing her on and off stage for over 15 of those years and she has always combined a great ability to capture the essential temperament of the state of the market with the skill to communicate what she sees to others in a straightforward, no-nonsense way.
With Lara I have always come away with the impression that what you see is what you get.
You may remember I spoke to her briefly as part of last year’s Monte Carlo Special documentary podcast, but I am absolutely over the moon to be able to devote a full Episode to her for the first time.
Gallagher Re has a great 1.1 report out as part of its long-running First View series.
These have become an institution and have been required industry reading for over 20 years. This one is no exception and is called Options and Opportunities.
In this podcast Lara is on excellent form and a listen will give you a strong and detailed idea of current market dynamics and what course reinsurance has set itself upon for the rest of 2026 and beyond.
LINKS:
Gallagher Re’s Options and Opportunities First View report can be found here: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/-/media/files/gallagher/gallagherre/news-and-insights/2026/january/gallagherre-first-view-options-and-opportunities.pdf
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