$175m Blue Danube II cat bond issued
Bond protects Allianz from windstorms and earthquakes affecting North America and the Caribbean
Marsh buys Peru-based broker
Rehder y Asociados Group is currently Aon’s representative office in Lima, Peru
Eqecat: US tornadoes to cost insurers up to $5bn
Severe storms hammered central US on May 18, 19 and 20
How US tornadoes are boosting demand for frequency covers
The US Midwest braces for more tornadoes as the mid-year renewals approach
AM Best charts the evolution of LatAm insurance markets
Notes increase in regulatory activity to support the insurance and reinsurance markets
How emerging markets can offer fewer P&C risks
S&P says industry risk is lower in emerging P&C markets than in developed ones
US insurance bodies slam new Neal Bill
Proposed legislation would change the US tax treatment of reinsurance between affiliated entities
Property catastrophe rates to fall by 10% to 20% at mid year
Brown & Brown buys Beecher Carlson for $337m
MetLife to bring reinsurer onshore
Oklahoma tornado estimated costs between $2bn and $6bn
EU close to Solvency II agreement
Impact Forecasting addresses cat model uncertainty
Guy Carpenter report sheds light on Asia's future climate
Viewpoints
Q&A: Richard Anson, Antares
Antares head of ceded reinsurance Richard Anson tells GR his focus and strategies for dealing with the current economic climate, alternative reinsurance structures, and what he expects from brokers
Profile: Michael Casella, Chubb EuropeSubscription
Being voted number one by brokers is a vote of confidence for Chubb Europe’s Michael Casella, who sees niche opportunities as the way ahead for the company
Q&A: Thomas Blunck, Munich ReSubscription
Reinsurers bore the brunt of the widespread US droughts of 2012, with Munich Re being one of the worst hit. GR spoke to Munich Re board member Thomas Blunck about the effect of the drought and other key issues facing the industry
Video Q&A: Toby Esser, Cooper GayVideoSubscription
Last year, global wholesale and reinsurance broker Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford received a significant private equity boost, putting chief executive Toby Esser in a strong position to make strategic investments. He talks to GR about its prospects, both local and global
Latest Magazine
GR May 2013
The magazine includes: Special reports on Latin America, captives, and Multaqa 2013; an interview with the Hannover Re chief executive; an infographic on opportunities in fracking; a debate on mitigating the risks of black swans; insight on Bermuda as a destination for dispute resolution; and much more.
Analysis
Q&A: How to appreciate Latin America's idiosyncrasies
Will Turkel of Allied World Re explains why many international (re)insurers are finding it hard to gain a footing in the Latin American market
How US tornadoes are boosting demand for frequency covers
The US Midwest braces for more tornadoes as the mid-year renewals approach
Swiss Re 150: The evolution of global risk
In the first of a three-part series to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Swiss Re tells GR how the company started and how it helped shape the modern age of reinsurance
60 SECOND READ: Searching for higher yields
Randy Brown of Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management explains that if insurers want more return then they need to take on more risk
Why China getting tough on polluters is good news for insurers
Makes environmental liability insurance compulsory for polluting industries
How mega-capacity is shaping the future of megaprojects
The new Lloyd’s construction consortium reflects changing demand as construction in the BRIC economies gathers pace
