All Editorial articles – Page 206
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Features
The problem with financial reinsurance
Will the ongoing scrutiny of financial reinsurance products prompt a more coordinated approach by regulators? ask Gillian Eastwood and Ayleath Clyne
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Features
Preparing for the future
As hedging becomes increasingly popular for variable annuity insurers, they must invest in the necessary tools to make it effective, cautions David Hopewell
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Analysis
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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Investment Analysis
The signs are looking good
Despite myriad problems facing the reinsurance sector, investors remain upbeat, explains Lindsey Rogerson
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Features
On neutral grounds
Dispute resolution is tricky Pick the wrong location and it can lead to huge delays, costs and inconvenience - not to mention potential exposure to punitive damages warn Michael Mendelowitz and Kiran Soar.
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GR Focus
An Industry View on Solvency II
As simple as possible but as complex "as necessary" is the industry's message to those putting the final touches to the ambitious Solvency II project, says Gerard de La Martiniere
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Features
Looking at the long term
01/05 saw a decline in reinsurance spend, but will softening prices see this trend reversed? asks Sean Mooney
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Features
The retro perspective
Retro pricing should remain firm in 2005 but only in the absence of any major losses, says Piers Cantlay
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Country Analysis
The stage is set
The liberalised Chinese economy should indicate great potential for the Directors' & Officers' market, but not before tackling governance issues, says David Walters
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Industry Matters
Time to wake up
The refusal to sanction the BAIC solvent scheme of arrangement highlights the importance of expert execution, says John Winter.
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Analysis
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
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GR Focus
Approaches to catastrophic risk
Jill Naamane, Wesley Phillips, and William Shear dissect the differences in approach to catastrophe management on both sides of the Atlantic
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Industry Matters
Automating the modelling process
Can the industry achieve the levels of automation reached by the financial industry in the modelling of risks? asks Tom Larsen
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Features
A backdoor to ERM?
Effective compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley could require organisations to implement an enterprise risk management strategy, according to Anthony Sullivan
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GR Focus
The Government Backstop
What should the role of government be in the effective management of natural and manmade catastrophes? ask Franklin Nutter and Cynthia J Lamar
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Features
Duty bound
Is a director obliged to ensure that their company has in place adequate business interruption cover? asks Shane Gleghorn
