Sands of change
April 2008
The opportunities in the Gulf are compelling, but you’ve got to be there if you want a slice of the action. Two groundbreaking conferences in the region looked at the opportunities and challenges. Helen Yates reports.
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Sands of change
Editor's Note
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How the mighty fall
How the mighty fall
April 2008
"The moral crusader and ambitious politician has fallen from his lofty pedestal and a lot of people hope it hurts" - Helen Yates, Editor - Global Reinsurance.
Industry Matters
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Battling the tax man
Battling the tax man
April 2008
Onshore US captives have won the latest tax battle, but the war isn't over yet, explains
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A year of transition
A year of transition
April 2008
With balance sheets looking strong in the reinsurance sector,
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Support for subscription
Support for subscription
April 2008
The London insurance market insists it is not anticompetitive, and AIRMIC agrees, says
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Scheming for success
Scheming for success
April 2008
Employing a scheme manager could result in quicker closure and reduced costs, say
Features
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Fool's gold?
Fool's gold?
April 2008
The excitement surrounding China belies the reality of the significant challenges ahead.
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Tomorrow’s talent
Tomorrow’s talent
April 2008
The Lion City roars, but what now for the cubs? Simon Wilson looks at how the development of local talent and skills will be the lifeblood for future growth in the Asian insurance market.
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Real discipline
Real discipline
April 2008
Are the days of boom and bust over?
Company Analysis
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Grand ambitions
Grand ambitions
April 2008
With a renewed focus on the Gulf, Arig is now better placed to take on the rest of the world. Mairi Mallon meets CEO Yassir Al Baharna at the World Insurance Forum in Dubai.
Country Analysis
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Isle of Man on the map
Isle of Man on the map
April 2008
Access to market, approachable regulators and an offshore location are all key assets for any captive domicile. The Isle of Man has them all, as
Investment Analysis
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Once bitten, twice shy
Once bitten, twice shy
April 2008
Only one catastrophe bond has ever been triggered and the market has tripled since 2005. Could losses in 2008 put off investors who are not accustomed to paying out? asks Lindsey Rogerson.
CEO Q&A
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W Marston Becker CEO Q&A
W Marston Becker CEO Q&A
April 2008
An interview with W Marston “Marty” Becker, chairman and CEO of Max Capital Group.
