Friday, 24 May 2013



Securitisation

$175m Blue Danube II cat bond issued

24 May 2013

Bond protects Allianz from windstorms and earthquakes affecting North America and the Caribbean

Money

Marsh buys Peru-based broker

24 May 2013

Rehder y Asociados Group is currently Aon’s representative office in Lima, Peru

Myanmar

ACE to open office in Myanmar

24 May 2013

Myanmar is ‘an attractive market’ says boss Greenberg

tornado

Eqecat: US tornadoes to cost insurers up to $5bn

24 May 2013

Severe storms hammered central US on May 18, 19 and 20

Oklahoma tornado May 20 2013

How US tornadoes are boosting demand for frequency covers

23 May 2013

The US Midwest braces for more tornadoes as the mid-year renewals approach

Latin America LatAm Panama Reunión

AM Best charts the evolution of LatAm insurance markets

23 May 2013

Notes increase in regulatory activity to support the insurance and reinsurance markets

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How emerging markets can offer fewer P&C risks

23 May 2013

S&P says industry risk is lower in emerging P&C markets than in developed ones

The inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, DC

US insurance bodies slam new Neal Bill

23 May 2013

Proposed legislation would change the US tax treatment of reinsurance between affiliated entities

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Viewpoints

Richard Anson, Antares

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

Michael Casella, Chubb Europe

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

Thomas Blunck, Munich Re

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

Toby Esser, Cooper Gay

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

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Latest Magazine

GR May

GR May 2013

20 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

William Turkel, AWAC

Q&A: How to appreciate Latin America's idiosyncrasies

24 May 2013

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

Oklahoma tornado May 20 2013

How US tornadoes are boosting demand for frequency covers

23 May 2013

The US Midwest braces for more tornadoes as the mid-year renewals approach

Swiss Re 150

Swiss Re 150: The evolution of global risk

21 May 2013

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

Randy Brown - Deutsche Bank

60 SECOND READ: Searching for higher yields

20 May 2013

Randy Brown of Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management explains that if insurers want more return then they need to take on more risk

Coal factory

Why China getting tough on polluters is good news for insurers

20 May 2013

Makes environmental liability insurance compulsory for polluting industries

Construction buildings

How mega-capacity is shaping the future of megaprojects

16 May 2013

The new Lloyd’s construction consortium reflects changing demand as construction in the BRIC economies gathers pace

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