Events of Catastrophes

Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) - 68th edition

5-9 September 2026 | Monaco

RVS was founded in 1957. The four-day event brings together in Monaco more than 3,000 insurance, reinsurance, brokerage and risk management professionals from 80 countries. RVS also attracts many lawyers, financial advisors and specialist journalists.

As the largest gathering of the profession, it gives participants an opportunity to debate key issues and discuss changes in the market. It also marks the beginning of annual negotiations to renew reinsurance contracts. Finally, it helps to forge high-level contacts which often result in the conclusion of strategic agreements.

Webinar: From bottleneck to breakthrough – Reimagining catastrophe modelling with AI 2026

22 September 2026

Online

As catastrophe losses continue to climb, the pressure on reinsurers, insurers and brokers to refine risk selection and pricing has never been greater. Global insured cat losses have averaged more than $100bn annually in recent years, with 2023 and 2024 both exceeding that threshold and secondary perils driving a growing share of claims. At the same time, cat modelling teams are being asked to run more scenarios, incorporate new data sources and deliver faster insights, often with limited resources.

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a potential solution, promising greater speed, enhanced pattern recognition and more dynamic modelling capabilities. But integrating AI into catastrophe modelling workflows introduces its own challenges, from data quality and model validation to regulatory scrutiny and trust in outputs.

FERMA Forum 2026

4-6 October 2026 | Rotterdam (Netherlands)

The leading European event for risk and insurance professionals will return in 2026, bringing together industry leaders, experts and peers for high-level discussions, insights and networking.

Global Insurance Forum 2026

15-16 November 2026 | London (UK)

The Global Insurance Forum examines insurers’ role as a pillar of global stability and features the leaders driving innovation and redefining what’s possible.