What does it take to build resilience in a world where the risks to our health, financial security and future are constantly evolving? Neil Sprackling, CEO of Life & Health Reinsurance US at Swiss Re, reveals how the reinsurance industry serves as a critical backbone of financial protection, helping insurers navigate everything from changing mortality trends to the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic. Drawing on more than four decades of international experience, Neil examines why rising metabolic health concerns could threaten decades of progress in life expectancy and why living longer must also mean living healthier. He shares how Swiss Re’s research and risk expertise help strengthen the insurance industry’s ability to protect families and communities. Beyond the business, Neil reflects on how long-distance cycling, marathon running and charitable fundraising have shaped his understanding of resilience, and why authenticity, composure and inspiration are the three qualities that define exceptional leadership.
Recorded on September 15, 2026