All Analysis articles – Page 43
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AnalysisBehind the curtain
Criticised for failing to predict the banking crisis and for the simplicity of their financial strength models, has the illusion of power wielded by the rating agencies finally been broken?
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AnalysisThe Monte Carlo theory
As preparations gear up ahead of this year’s Rendez-Vous, the key themes and talking points between reinsurers, their clients and brokers will focus on much more than just price
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AnalysisIASB: start planning now
The IASB’s proposed new accounting standards aim for improved consistency and transparency. However, we should expect more volatility in insurers’ results, and the market will need time to adjust to the changes to income statements
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Analysis
A mixed bag
Europe’s biggest reinsurers experienced both highs and lows in their recently announced first-half year results. Some saw profit fall, others posted a rise but they are all facing a second half of either further catastrophe losses or softening rates
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Analysis'Don't treat us like just another cedant'
With plenty of capacity and a continuing soft market, the 1 January renewals should hold no surprises. But, talking to cedants in the run-up to Monte Carlo, we discover that meeting the needs of reinsurance buyers is about more than just the right price
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AnalysisA return to form
Fears of an active Atlantic storm season have temporarily slowed cat bond activity. But the outlook for the year remains bullish, thanks to the market’s strong value proposition of diversification and competitive pricing
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AnalysisGateway to Europe
A move to Zurich is enabling more and more firms to hit the business their existing bases cannot reach. But despite the tax benefits and being a Solvency II-free zone, the move is not without its challenges. And a warm welcome from local players is far from guaranteed
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AnalysisQ&A with Eberhard Mueller
Hannover Re’s chief risk officer and chief actuary reveals how his firm is getting ready for Solvency II
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AnalysisFuture bright for insurance – MAPFRE’s Martínez
Chairman praises industry’s performance during crisis
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AnalysisThe last straw
Tough new tax measures from the IMF aim to catch insurers, even the most risk-averse reinsurers, in the same net as banks. As the industry lobbies next month’s G20 for exemption and urges government to water down the proposals, we ponder the outcome
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AnalysisWe are all crash dummies
The current financial crisis tells us that risk management is vital for every bank and insurance company. Stress testing and scenario analysis will play a big part
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AnalysisRig disaster to cost $3.5bn?
The Gulf of Mexico incident could force up prices for offshore energy liability insurance by as much as 200%, says Barclays Capital. We look at the reaction so far, and consider the pressure that the disaster is likely to place on the reinsurance industry
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AnalysisOptimism over Qatar's insurance prospects
World’s richest country per capita can expect growth in 2010; Multaqa conference will discuss opportunities.
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AnalysisReinsurance buying habits changing in SE Asia
AM Best says reinsurers should be aware of new challenges and opportunities in five national markets
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AnalysisContingents: How big brokers have changed terms
Bruce Ballentine of Moody’s on new agreements between brokers and US regulators.
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AnalysisPolitical pressure
Swiss Re's chief risk officer explains why he wants to see a network of state-appointed country risk managers to prevent global crises.
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AnalysisRecent airline crashes
The Ethiopian Airlines lost on Monday is one of a number of major aircraft crashes over the past year
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AnalysisReinsurer profit outlook pressed by soft renewals
Moody's highlights increased vulnerability to catastrophe losses
