All articles by Ben Dyson – Page 5
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NewsThe Rendez-Vous: Imprints of Monte Carlo
The annual meeting in Monaco was dominated by what to do with excess capital, dealing with low valuations and problems with private equity. But has the industry become boring now that the worst companies have gone?
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People & OpinionLeader: Can we stop the slide?
The true test of underwriting discipline will be how companies behave as rates continue to soften
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News AgendaReady for take-off
Solvency II is likely to lead to extra business for reinsurers. However, every expert has their own view on the effect of the new regime. Will it mean a greater demand for capital or expertise, or both?
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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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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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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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People & OpinionOn the inside
Two reinsurance titans; one seriously demanding economic environment. We talk to the men in control, steering their operations towards growth, and mindful of the challenges ahead
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CedantsThere must be another way …
As chief execs get more involved in the reinsurance buying process, there is a growing trend to attack it in the same way they approach all risks – and that means diversifying coverage. We present the alternatives to the traditional market
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Cover StoryEvery cloud ... (Robert Orlich)
When AIG sold its majority stake in Transatlantic Holdings, the reinsurer’s chief executive Robert Orlich saw the silver lining. Here he talks about shaking off negative associations and what the group plans to do with its new-found freedom
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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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News AgendaSpend or save?
The management of excess capital is a difficult issue for reinsurers. Over-prudent investing can suppress overall performance, but using the cash for share buy-backs or acquisitions could leave them short in a crisis
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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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News Agenda
The day after tomorrow
PartnerRe has followed a healthy 2009 with a Q1 loss, but its long-term stability and conservative approach mean it has retained confidence. As chief executive Patrick Thiele prepares to retire, we study his legacy
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