All Features articles – Page 10
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Beneath the surface
Apart from the high profile case of the NatWest Three, D&O cases rarely hit the headlines. But the sector remains a hotbed of activity, with the equity market boom and new laws driving current trends, explains Adam Codrington
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FeaturesGR Survey: London And Technology
Can the London market afford an arm's length relationship with technology? In April, GR ran a survey looking at the importance of technology for the future success of the London market.
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FeaturesThe alternatives to poaching
High profile staff defections have highlighted a shortage of top talent, says Mairi Mallon. But some companies believe poaching key employees is not the only way to secure the best individuals.
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Managing reserves
Reserving remains more of an art than a science for most primary insurers, and getting it wrong has been a common occurrence in recent history. Bev FitzGerald suggests a claims-based solution.
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Survival of the fittest
During the last few years, the practices of both life insurers and reinsurers have undergone some dramatic changes, the most significant of which is consolidation. Alan Levin and Socheth Sor assess the impact.
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Is the reserving crisis over?
After years of accusing reinsurers of under-reserving, rating agencies appear to have given the industry the "all clear". Ronald Gift Mullins reports.
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Chinese shockwaves
In the wake of the recent dive on Shanghai's Stock Exchange, which quickly impacted worldwide financial markets, Dr Milan Simic examines the potential impact of large losses from earthquakes and other natural hazards in China.
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GR Survey: China
With China being the word on everyone's lips at the moment, GR asked the industry about their plans to tap into opportunities in the country. Nick Thorpe presents the results.
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Taking on London
A raft of recent regulatory changes has helped turn Switzerland into a reinsurance force to be reckoned with. But for a country with such a saturated insurance market, can it support further growth? Nick Thorpe finds out.
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GR Survey: M&A
In February, Global Reinsurance ran a survey on the potential for mergers and acquisitions in the industry in 2007. Peter Joy presents the results.
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The Florida storm
What are the economic consequences for Bermudian reinsurers after being pushed out of the Florida market? Roger Crombie explains why it will be a year of two halves.
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Finite redux
Is there still a place in the industry for finite reinsurance despite its tarnished reputation? Or is it just a bad word that "gives people the shivers"? asks Ronald Gift Mullins.
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Feeding the hunger
Rumours that Ariel Re is a frontrunner to buy Lloyd's insurer Talbot Underwriting could signal the start of M&A fever in 2007, predicts Mairi Mallon. Particularly in the wake of new Florida legislation.
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A European Spitzer?
As was the case with Spitzer's probe two years ago, the lack of transparency in broker remuneration and "conflicts of interest" have once again made headlines. This time business insurance in Europe is under antitrust scrutiny, reports Helen Yates.
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A sitting duck
A large Tokyo earthquake is many reinsurers' worst nightmare. Tom Larsen provides the modelling perspective on this earthquake prone region, otherwise known as the Pacific Rim of Fire.
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Dispute resolution
A reinsurance dispute can easily become drawn out and costly. So what are the alternatives to litigation and how can they be adopted by the industry? Paul Moss provides a solution.
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A good deal harder
Everyone seems to agree that 2007 will see an increase in M&A activity in the reinsurance sector. But what is less clear is whether any of the deals will represent good value for the shareholders of the companies involved. Lindsey Rogerson investigates.
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A tale of two companies
Catlin's acquisition of Wellington was one of the biggest deals of 2006 and with healthy profits expected, 2007 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the company. Liz Booth finds out more.
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Not what it says on the tin
A round-up of some key cases in the UK and the US in 2006 highlights some basic issues with follow-the-settlement and claims cooperation clauses, explain Ian McKenna, Wendy Allen-Rodney, Matthew Ingber and Jordan Rosenfeld.
