All Global Reinsurance articles in February 2010
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Lines & RisksThe road to Solvency II
New EU regulations will place a heavy burden on reinsurers, with one estimate suggesting that capital reserves will have to increase by around 150%. But amid the stringency, there are some opportunities to be had
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People & Opinion
Leader: Welcome to the new-look GR
With a redesigned magazine, even more in-depth coverage of the market, brand new sections and the forthcoming GRTV, there's never been a better time to be a part of Global Reinsurance
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People & OpinionIt’s time to get real on rates
There’s no use hoping in vain for the calls for rate increases to become a reality. It is survival of the fittest, as the soft market is here to stay
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CedantsCedant Q&A: Alan Fowler of RSA
Reinsurance buyers are often shy of the limelight, but their views should command serious attention. RSA’s group reinsurance director offers some insights into his buying strategy
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News AgendaClass of 2001
When 9/11 left the Bermudian market scrambling for capital, five new firms applied themselves to take full advantage. We speak to the graduating class that all passed with distinction and asks: could this ever happen again?
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News
The return of the soft sell
Following a flurry of last-minute activity to secure lower prices in the 1 January 2010 renewals, the news is in: reinsurance rates have softened. But why is this, and what can we expect in the year ahead?
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Cedants
What you really want
It is a relationship that forms the very heart of the industry, but what do cedants really look for in their reinsurers? Far from being all about the money, it seems that stability, trust and understanding are more the order of the day
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Cover StoryOn the money
Aon Benfield’s Grahame Chilton has been unusually quiet since selling up to Aon a year ago. But the man who loves the deals more than the dosh is still not afraid to say ‘I told you so’
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ClaimsStorm on the horizon
Against all predictions to the contrary, 2009 was a relatively mild year for hurricanes. Global Reinsurance investigates what kept the tropical storms at bay, and how commercial and scientific factors will shape the cat market in 2010
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News
View from the market: Going retro
The industry's larger players are proving they are capable of bringing new capital and capacity into the market
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Country FocusBoom and bust
Big brash Dubai has finally had its confidence knocked. The downturn has hit hard and what’s needed now is less flash and more cash. Global Reinsurance asks if it is still a go-to destination for reinsurers or if it’s time to set sail for calmer shores
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News
Heartbreak in Haiti
The earthquake that struck Haiti last month caused catastrophic damage and loss of life, decimating an already impoverished country. But despite extremely low levels of insurance there, the industry has an important role to play in reconstruction
