This is the official podcast of the IRLA community. In each episode, we’ll chat to the people at the heart of the insurance and reinsurance legacy space. We’ll hear their individual motivations, the initiatives they’re championing, and the perspectives they have on the sector landscape.
We’ll also discuss key events and activities happening as part of IRLA’s calendar, and we’ll bring valuable opinion on globally relevant news.
Reflections on Monte Carlo Rendezvous: The Key Takeaways for Today’s Reinsurance Market
Back from Monte Carlo, Rebecca Wilkinson, director at PwC and James Dickerson, Head of Retrospective Reinsurance and Legacy Solutions at Lockton Re, take us through their personal reflections from this year’s packed event.
As board members of IRLA, they share their thoughts on the run-off and legacy space more generally, and look at what we can take from the deal flow seen in the first half of this year.
Rebecca and James also touch on issues around talent in the market, and about what we can start to anticipate for late 2026 and beyond.
Finally, and giving us all a chance to prepare our diaries, they mention some of the key events to attend in the months ahead – including AIRROC in New Jersey and IRLA’s winter dinner.
11 May 2026
Confidence, Capital and the Future of the Legacy Market, with Andy Creed of Riverstone (ahead of IRLA Congress)
Ahead of IRLA Congress 2026, this episode of the IRLA podcast features a conversation with Andy Creed, Group President and Group CFO at RiverStone International.
Andy shares his perspective on how the legacy market has evolved in recent years - from being viewed as a reactive solution for distressed portfolios to becoming an increasingly strategic part of the wider insurance and reinsurance landscape.
The discussion explores the growing importance of confidence, resilience and long-term market trust, alongside the role technology and data are playing in portfolio assessment, risk appetite and operational innovation.
The episode also examines:
The increasing sophistication and maturity of the market
Why legacy solutions are becoming more strategically embedded
Ongoing misconceptions surrounding the sector
And the importance of attracting and developing the next generation of talent
Andy also reflects on the value of IRLA Congress in bringing together market participants from across the global legacy sector to share insight, build relationships and discuss the future direction of the market.
Remember, if you’d like to feature on a future IRLA podcast – perhaps reflecting on your experiences of Congress – we’d love to hear from you.
8 May 2026
Breaking the Silence: A Conversation with Aching Arms Ahead of IRLA Congress 2026
Ahead of IRLA Congress 2026, this special episode of the IRLA podcast focuses on this year’s beneficiary charity, Aching Arms, and the work being supported through the IRLA and Zurich London to Brighton Bike Ride.
In a deeply personal conversation, Donna Wayman, COO at Zurich Legacy Solutions, shares her own experience of losing her daughter Violet during pregnancy and how that led to her long-standing involvement with Aching Arms.
The episode explores:
The support Aching Arms provides to families affected by pregnancy and baby loss
Why grief around baby loss is still so often suffered in silence
The importance of compassionate workplace policies and bereavement training
The charity’s OFFLOAD campaign supporting dads and partners
And how the IRLA community is helping raise awareness and funds through this year’s London to Brighton bike ride
It’s an honest, thoughtful and important conversation about grief, support, workplace culture and the power of open conversations.
If you’d like to learn more about Aching Arms or support the fundraising effort during Congress week, please visit their website or follow IRLA channels for updates.
The justgiving link for the bike ride can be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/irlazlslondontobrighton (https://www.justgiving.com/page/irlazlslondontobrighton)
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