All Analysis articles – Page 54
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Max Capital
Is this the turning point for Max Capital? After last year's internal investigations, restatement and CEO resignation the company is back on track. But has it become an attractive takeover target? Mairi Mallon reports
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SCOR: Leapfrog over the competition
Now that the sparring is over, Nick Thorpe takes a look at SCOR’s bid to create the fifth largest multi-line reinsurer in the world via its takeover of Converium
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The Little Company That Does
From minnow to giant, Warren Buffett has turned National Indemnity into a behemoth of the insurance industry, discovers Ronald Gift Mullins.
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Out of its comfort zone
India's national reinsurer, General Insurance Corporation, has enjoyed a virtual monopoly. But with the opening up of the market, and the phasing out of compulsory cessions, the reinsurer is leaving its comfort zone, explains Shirish Nadkarni.
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Back from the brink
For a company that has seen downgrades, restatements and regulatory investigations in its recent history, all fingers are crossed at Converium that a return to the "A" ranks is imminent in 2007, discovers Nick Thorpe.
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Pioneering spirit
Hiscox could never be accused of following the pack. Helen Yates looks at how the firm's recent decision to redomicile to Bermuda has put it right at the centre of the London versus Bermuda debate.
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Arabian Nights
A quarter of a century has been kind to Middle Eastern insurer Arig. Nick Thorpe looks at its recent foray into the takaful reinsurance market.
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Munich Re - big is beautiful
Munich Re continues to pursue profitability over growth, discovers Nick Thorpe, despite losing its stronghold as the world's largest reinsurer.
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Buying spree continues
Jacqueline McGarry asks whether Australia's largest insurer might be about to go on another acquisition rampage.
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Keeping its eye on the ball
After being hit with hurricane losses of $600m in 2005, Endurance was quick off the mark to make some necessary changes to its risk profile, discovers Lilla Zuill.
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Aon - rising to the challenge
Broking giant Aon had its fair share of trials and tribulations in 2005, but far from sticking its head in the sand it is obviating any future issues through reform and restructuring, reports Helen Yates
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Withstanding the heat
While the losses of 2005 have certainly scorched its balance sheet, Kiln is looking to turn up the heat in 2006, says Nigel Allen
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A good hand
Despite a year of record losses, ACE not only made a profit in 2005 but kept its combined ratio under 100%. Nigel Allen finds out how.
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Montpelier Re - Up the mountain again
With close to a billion dollars in losses, Montpelier Re moved quickly to restock capital, but were they quick enough? asks Ronald Gift Mullins
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Size Matters
Swiss Re's decision to buy GE Insurance Solutions will elevate it further in the size-is-king reinsurance stakes, learns Helen Yates
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THE RESTORATION PROCESS
Losses of over $1bn and a disappointing Winterthur outcome have not swayed XL's unstinting confidence in its future performance, reports Nigel Allen
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PartnerRe: Standing Firm
Despite recording significant losses following this year's intense hurricane season, PartnerRe remains confident in its business plan, says Nigel Allen
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Is it time to leave the nest?
It is no longer a question of if but rather when GE Insurance Solutions will cut ties with its formidable parent Helen Yates takes a look at a company set for change.
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A Good Hand
With only a handful of players still seated at the US life reinsurance table, Scottish Re finds itself in a strong position, says Nigel Allen
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Achieving an "A" Grade
In 2004, SCOR reported a return to profitability, but how long before the French reinsurer returns to the ranks of the "A" rated? asks Nigel Allen
