Always with Our Clients and Strategic Partners: Active Re

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Briefly introduce us to Active Capital Reinsurance, Limited (Active Re), e.g., a brief overview of your main products and services, locations, client base, number of employees, etc.

 

Active Capital Reinsurance, Ltd. (Active Re) is a Barbados domiciled reinsurer founded in 2007, holding a General Insurance and Reinsurance Licence issued by the Barbados Financial Services Commission (FSC). In 2015, the Company began its transformation from a regional monoline reinsurer into a global multi-line reinsurer, a process driven by a progressive diversification strategy that has proved highly successful.

 

Active Re’s specialised reinsurance solutions, offered on both facultative and treaty bases, include Affinity and Group Protection, Property and Engineering, Energy and Power, Credit and Surety, Financial Lines, and Marine.

 

These are underwritten directly by our in-house teams or through long-term agreements with strategic partners organised as Managing General Agencies (MGAs).

 

Currently, the company continues to strengthen the successful implementation of its Strategy by developing new agreements with MGAs and expanding capacities across multiple business lines worldwide. All operations and processes are founded on solid ethical principles and fully comply with international regulations on antimony laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

 

By year-end 2024, Active Re operated in 137 countries, serving 653 cedants through 170 brokers, 7 MGAs, and 6 facilities. With our multicultural team of 83 professionals, based in 17 cities across 14 countries and fluent in 12 languages, reflects the reach and agility of a truly global reinsurer. The Company maintains an A (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating from AM Best, underscoring its strong capital position, resilience, and the consistently high standard of service delivered to clients and partners worldwide.

 

 

 

What, for you, differentiates Active Re from the competition?

 

Our differentiation rests on four strategic pillars: disciplined technical risk management, solid financial strength, a forward-looking vision, and a distinctive business model that integrates in-house underwriting with long-term partnerships through Managing General Agents (MGAs). Beyond our A (Excellent) rating from AM Best, what really sets us apart is the way we nurture long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and closeness to our clients. We are agile in responding to global challenges and rely on a multicultural team whose innovation, diverse perspectives, and tailor-made solutions add real value. At Active Re we go beyond providing reinsurance capacity, we become a strategic partner, accompanying our clients as they grow, transform, and strengthen their resilience.

 

Can you please tell us more about your status as a global, specialized, and innovative reinsurance company and how you’ve worked to achieve this?

 

As a company, we have consolidated our position as a global, specialised, and innovative reinsurer through a disciplined strategy of expansion across both emerging and developed markets, supported by a deep understanding of local dynamics and the needs of our clients. Innovation has been at the heart of this journey. We have incorporated advanced digital tools into underwriting and risk analysis, enabling more precise decisions and greater efficiency for those we serve.

 

At the same time, our business development efforts and collaboration with strategic partners worldwide have strengthened our ability to identify opportunities, expand capacities, and deliver solutions tailored to the realities of each market. The diversity of our team and the strength of our international alliances allow us to design bespoke solutions that meet the technical complexities of the reinsurance sector while aligning with the principles of sustainability and operational excellence that guide our business model.

 

This balance between disciplined growth, technical expertise, and continuous innovation, has been key to shaping our reputation as a forward-looking and specialised reinsurer.

 

What completed, ongoing, or recent projects or investments would you like to showcase in the article? For each, please provide some key details and explain why it is important to Active Re.

 

One of the milestones I am most proud of is the celebration of our 18th anniversary. It was more than a commemoration, it gave us the chance to reflect on nearly two decades of sustained growth and to look ahead to the next chapter. Another highlight was opening our new offices in Barbados, reaffirming our long-term commitment to the jurisdiction where Active Re was founded and strengthening ties with Mr. Warrick Ward, CEO of the Financial Services Commission, whose support has been invaluable in consolidating our footprint. I would also mention the reaffirmation of our A (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating by AM Best, which validates our financial discipline, risk management, and ability to honour commitments. These achievements are not only milestones in our history, they embody the values that guide us: agility, innovation, and a commitment to supporting our partners in an evolving global reinsurance market.

 

Looking ahead, what are your key priorities for the coming year? Are you aiming to hit any specific targets, reach any goals, expand, or diversify at all?

 

Looking ahead, our priorities build on the progress we reported in 2024. We will continue to strengthen the diversification of our portfolio, ensuring sustainable growth across lines of business and geographies, with an emphasis on well – established markets. Deepening the digitalisation of our processes remains key, as we integrate advanced technology to enhance underwriting, risk analysis, and the client experience.

 

We also aim to consolidate our footprint in high-potential regions, particularly Latin America, Europe, and Asia, by expanding capacities and fostering long-term relationships with cedants, brokers, and MGAs. Alongside these priorities, we remain focused on maintaining strong financial discipline and technical excellence, ensuring that our solutions continue to meet the evolving needs of the reinsurance market.

 

Above all, our goal is to earn and preserve the confidence of our clients, positioning Active Re as a global benchmark in risk transfer, ready to anticipate change and respond effectively to market dynamics.

 

 Is there anything that hasn’t been touched upon that you would like to be mentioned?

 

I truly appreciate the opportunity to share our journey through this publication, as it reflects how far Active Re has come since its foundation in Barbados, evolving from a local initiative into a truly global reinsurer with a clear vision and a strong sense of purpose. This progress has been possible thanks to the dedication of our team, the trust of our clients and partners, and the support of institutions that believe in our mission. I would also like to extend a warm greeting to Mr. Warrick Ward, CEO of the Financial Services Commission, whose encouragement has been invaluable in consolidating our presence in Barbados and in strengthening the reputation of this jurisdiction as a respected, well-regulated hub that offers a stable environment, experienced talent, and a forward looking framework for international reinsurance.

 

This article was initially released in North America Outlook with the title, Always with our clients and strategic partners: Active Re – Pg. 70 North America Outlook Magazine | Issue 32 | November 2025.