All Global Reinsurance articles in December 2006
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Features
Runaway train
There is no holding back the soaring rates on US wind-exposed lines, while in the rest of the world prices are likely to remain level or even soften at the 1 January renewals. And so continues the tale of two markets, despite a non-existent hurricane season, discovers Mairi Mallon.
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Analysis
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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GR Focus
Molecular Revolution
While still in its infancy, nanotechnology is poised to revolutionise the world of technology. But what are the risks associated with its development and are insurers and reinsurers ready? ask Harry Oellrich and Sandy Hauserman.
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Country Analysis
Vive L'Assurance
After a tumultuous few years, France has recovered its footing and now boasts a thriving, if concentrated, insurance and reinsurance community, discovers Nick Thorpe.
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Global Matters
VII steps to happiness
The Treasury is looking into ways to make the Part VII transfer process clearer for reinsurers.
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Global Matters
Finite under the microscope
Despite the fines imposed by the FSA, the German financial regulator BaFin will not be levying penalties on Cologne Re.
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GR Focus
Ruffling feathers
So far the dreaded H5N1 bird flu virus has not mutated into a more deadly form. But if experts are right and it does become a pandemic, life insurers and reinsurers would be hit the hardest, explains Lauren Kalinowski.
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GR Focus
Emission Impossible
Climate change is upon us. But what are the emerging trends and what can the insurance industry do to mitigate the effects? Dr Steve Smith investigates.
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Industry Matters
Run-off down under
Regulation changes in Australia has meant the re-examination of capital strategies by those managing run-offs, explains Peter Aroney.
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Features
Contract uncertainty
If ever there was a case that truly underlined the importance of contract certainty - and of issuing a policy in a timely fashion - it is the ongoing battle between insurers and World Trade Center Properties. In the first of a two part series, Peter Schwartz explains the latest ...
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Global Matters
Lawful compliance
Takaful insurance and reinsurance is set to explode in coming years.
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Investment Analysis
Top of the Class
It's just over a year since the Class of 2005 entered the Bermuda market. Lindsey Rogerson takes a look at how they have faired in their first year and what prospects lie ahead.
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Global Matters
Change in the wind
The mid-term elections in the US could spell disaster for the insurance industry.
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Industry Matters
Climate challenge
Trevor Maynard looks at the possible consequences of climate change for insurers.
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Features
ERM takes centre stage
Insurers and reinsurers that embed enterprise risk management into their culture will have the competitive edge, says Raj Ahuja.
