Helen Yates

Analysis
How the Internet of Things will disrupt insurance
2015-04-13T16:14:00
In a world where everything is connected, insurers should be prepared
Analysis
Analysing the next generation of catastrophe models
2015-03-24T12:06:00
How the software is evolving and where it will go next
Analysis
What is the best way to keep talented staff in Latin America?
2015-03-19T12:36:00
Six regional (re)insurance executives give answers
Analysis
Trends and traits for Bermudian alternative reinsurance in 2014
2014-02-19T12:08:00
With no let-up in the capital market’s enthusiasm for the sector, Bermuda’s traditional players are doing what they do best: adapting
Analysis
Bermudian reinsurance and the OBA: turning a corner?
2014-02-19T10:43:00
After a shaky period, the island’s reinsurance sector is optimistic
Analysis
The future pace of insurance growth in MENA
2013-12-02T11:34:00
MULTAQA 2014: What are the factors that will drive insurance penetration?
Analysis
Political wrangling over Solvency II continues
2012-03-16T17:24:00
Crucial Omnibus II vote is delayed again and the UK PM goes on the attack
Analysis
Ariel – end of an era
2012-03-07T12:32:00
Ariel Re is one of the last post-Katrina start-ups to be snapped up
Analysis
Pearls from the Sage: Buffett’s annual letter
2012-03-02T09:48:00
Billionaire investor’s letter to shareholders is no ordinary filing
Analysis
Rates: could things be looking up?
2012-02-24T15:32:00
Many reinsurers hit by 2011’s huge catastrophe losses are heartened by the increase in rates they have achieved this year. And the hardening looks set to continue
Analysis
Lloyd’s wants foot in India’s door
2012-02-22T14:56:00
India is the final frontier for international (re)insurers and pressure for relaxed foreign investment laws is the first step
Analysis
Counting the cost of Concordia
2012-02-10T11:29:00
Losses from the sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise ship could go as high as $1bn, with reinsurers taking the biggest hit
Features
Latin America: Ring of fire
2011-11-28T14:03:40.697
The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the Maule region of Chile on 27 February 2010 was a test of the country’s resilience, its strong adherence to building codes and its high take-up of insurance and reinsurance
Analysis
Latin America: Touching ground
2011-11-28T14:03:35.790
Signs that reinsurance rates are flattening in Latin America are welcomed by those who have seen the market get softer and softer. But are this year’s low interest rates enough to offset the market’s excess?
Supplements
Asia perils: Bespoke modelling
2010-10-05T00:00:00
Asia’s use of catastrophe models is increasingly sophisticated, but the industry still has some way to go to make the most of the concept
Supplements
Asia perils: The next peak
2010-10-05T00:00:00
China is vulnerable to every kind of natural disaster, especially in the new boom cities and on the coast. With recent disasters raising the profile of insurance, the rapidly maturing market is set to develop shared strategies
Supplements
Asia perils: Aftershock alert
2010-10-05T00:00:00
The catalogue of natural catastrophes in 2010, in Asia and elsewhere, seems unlikely to translate into firmer rates at the 1 January reinsurance renewals. But the rise of Asian megacities leaves the region vulnerable
Supplements
Asia perils: Q&A with David Smith
2010-10-05T00:00:00
EQECAT’s senior vice-president discusses risk modelling in a region exposed to every natural catastrophe going
Lines & Risks
The shipping forecast
2010-09-01T00:00:00
Marine rates threaten to plummet to new lows as a result of overcapacity and a lack of major losses. We navigate the stormy seas of today’s market