All Global Reinsurance articles in December 2005
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Country Analysis
Testing the Tiger
Recent global catastrophes are putting pressure on Singapore's insurers and reinsurers to look at their exposures and price their risks accordingly, reports Helen Yates
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GR Focus
A STING IN THE TAIL
Will the lessons of the past be remembered this renewals season, asks Ronn Mullins, or will it be a case of making hay while the sun shines?
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Analysis
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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Features
The punch of tiny particles
The insurance industry must develop a better understanding of the risks posed by nanotechnology, argues Thomas Epprecht
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Industry Matters
Out of space?
Bermuda might be the natural domicile for start-up reinsurers, but does it have the space? asks David Ezekiel.
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Cover Story
The Kat Pack
Enter the "Kat Pack", a new class of start-ups formed in the shadow of Hurricane Katrina and jostling for a prime position at this year's renewals Mairi Mallon does the introductions.
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Features
At the farm gate
As agribusiness continues to grow and become more globalised and competitive it requires new risk management solutions, says Dr Roman Hohl
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Global Matters
Going for reinsurance domination
Swiss Re is in line to become the world's largest reinsurer.
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Industry Matters
Lloyd's in China
Lloyd's approval to set up an onshore reinsurance operation in China is good news for everyone, says Lord Levene.
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CEO Q&A
Toby Esser - CEO Q&A
An interview with Toby Esser, group chief executive officer of Cooper Gay
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Features
Tapping the capital flows
Almost as soon as the initial losses from Hurricane Katrina were reported many reinsurers had the wheels in motion for capital raising initiatives Helen Yates looks at how successful they were.
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Industry Matters
Business interrupted
Unlike earlier natural catastrophes, business interruption losses are going to be a major part of the total loss from Hurricane Katrina, warns Ling Ong.
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Investment Analysis
THE LONG HAUL OR A QUICK BUCK?
The "Class of 2005" has seen a flood of new capital into the industry, but will it still be there in 18 months? asks Lindsey Rogerson
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Features
Cyber attack
Does cyberterrorism constitute a real or virtual threat? asks Christoph Kufner
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Features
Ticking all the boxes
There is no single reason why Bermuda is the jurisdiction of choice for start-up reinsurers, but a key factor is its responsible yet facilitative regulation, say Neil Horner and Rod Attride-Stirling
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Global Matters
The end of an Alea
Besieged Bermudan reinsurer Alea sells off key parts of its business.
