Every September, the global reinsurance community gathers in the South of France for the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo. RVS 2025 once again proved why this event is the heartbeat of the global reinsurance calendar – a place where partnerships are forged, deals are sketched, and the future direction of the market comes into focus.
This year’s conversations reflected a market balancing optimism with caution. While pricing pressures and capital flows dominated many discussions, one theme rose to the top: data is now the decisive factor in reinsurance success.
Delegated authority continues to expand as a crucial model for insurers and reinsurers, but with it comes complexity. Capacity providers increasingly demand timely, accurate, and standardised bordereaux data before committing capital.
At Monte Carlo, the message was clear: poor data isn’t just an operational challenge – it’s a strategic risk. In today’s market, confidence is built on data.
For years, bordereaux reporting has been treated as a regulatory and contractual requirement. At RVS 2025, the conversation shifted. Leading voices agreed: data is no longer just a box to tick – it is a competitive differentiator.
“Insurers and reinsurers don’t just want bordereaux delivered – they want insight. They want to see performance trends, spot risks early, and strengthen decision-making. In other words, clean data fuels renewal negotiations, deepens trust, and accelerates growth.”
Tony Russell, VIPR Chief Revenue Officer
Another Monte Carlo theme was the industry’s urgent need for better technology to process delegated authority data. Manual spreadsheets and outdated processes create bottlenecks. In contrast, insurtech platforms like VIPR automate ingestion, validation, and reporting – transforming bordereaux into actionable intelligence.
This technology-driven approach reduces operational risk, supports compliance, and creates confidence across insurers, MGAs, and reinsurers.
The timing is critical. With expectations of further softening ahead of 1/1 renewals and regulators pushing for more transparency, reinsurers are scrutinising their portfolios with sharper eyes. Data quality is now directly tied to capital deployment decisions.
As Monte Carlo RVS 2025 revealed, those who master their data flows will be best positioned to secure capacity, build trust, and navigate shifting market dynamics.
For VIPR, Monte Carlo confirmed what we hear daily from our clients, globally.
➤ Data is central to reinsurance success
➤ Standardisation and speed are critical enablers
➤ Technology builds the trust that underpins long-term relationships
As another Monte Carlo RVS draws to a close, one truth is undeniable: reinsurance has always been built on trust. Today, that trust is no longer shaped by handshake deals alone but by the strength and clarity of the data underpinning them. Our mission is to help insurers, MGAs, and reinsurers turn bordereaux from an administrative burden into a strategic asset, the very foundation of reinsurance confidence.