All Features articles – Page 15
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A wake -up call
If the BAIC decision taught us anything, it's not to be complacent, warns John Winter
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Assailed by Katrina
The many areas for dispute in the wake of Hurricane Katrina could mean years of litigation ahead, warns Ronald Gift Mullins
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Balancing act
Reinsurers need steady nerves and underwriting discipline in order to face an impending economic downturn, says Maria Kielmas
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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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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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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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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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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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Maintaining equilibrium
Aviation premiums are falling again and underwriters have their work cut out, says Mario Montelatici
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Clearing the hurdles
The popularity of value of in-force securitisation as a source of alternative capital is set to continue, but watch out for the regulatory hurdles that await, warns Franz Lathuillerie
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The epidemiology of insurance claims
Do disease models provide any insight into the control or mitigation of more serious insurance contagion? ask Dewi James and Richard King
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Some casualties expected
The renewal season is likely to be erratic for those in the casualty arena, says Peter Middleton
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Still captivated?
Contrary to popular wisdom which suggests that the importance of the captive declines in a softening market, David Stafford believes that they can still thrive
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The capacity crunch is over
After three buoyant years in the underwriting cycle a re-balancing process is underway for global property business says Jon Foley
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Life securitisation awakens
Will Regulation XXX see life reinsurers focus more on the capital markets? asks Ronald Gift Mullins
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Reassessing standards
For some 60 years, the liquefied natural gas industry has been relatively catastrophe free, but how long can this "luck" be expected to last? asks Maria Kielmas
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Past, present and future
Dr Steve Smith explores the climatic factors affecting hurricane activity and landfalls
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Duty bound
Is a director obliged to ensure that their company has in place adequate business interruption cover? asks Shane Gleghorn
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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
