All Industry Comment articles – Page 11
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Features
Fac on track
Elliot Richardson considers the critical role which facultative reinsurance has played in the January renewals
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Industry Matters
Model Behaviour
With recalibration of the catastrophe models expected in 2006, Alistair Lockhart-Smith highlights the unique challenges posed by the energy sector
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Industry Matters
Out of space?
Bermuda might be the natural domicile for start-up reinsurers, but does it have the space? asks David Ezekiel.
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Features
At the farm gate
As agribusiness continues to grow and become more globalised and competitive it requires new risk management solutions, says Dr Roman Hohl
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Industry Matters
Business interrupted
Unlike earlier natural catastrophes, business interruption losses are going to be a major part of the total loss from Hurricane Katrina, warns Ling Ong.
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Features
Cyber attack
Does cyberterrorism constitute a real or virtual threat? asks Christoph Kufner
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Features
Ticking all the boxes
There is no single reason why Bermuda is the jurisdiction of choice for start-up reinsurers, but a key factor is its responsible yet facilitative regulation, say Neil Horner and Rod Attride-Stirling
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GR Focus
ADOPTING A NO FRILLS APPROACH
JB Crozet and Tom Rivers take inspiration from budget airlines for managing capacity and the underwriting cycle post-Katrina
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Features
Model storms
The industry increasingly relies on catastrophe models for crucial information, but what limitations do they have? asks Dr Steve Smith
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Industry Matters
A delay to renewals
Recent catastrophic events are likely to impact the upcoming renewals season, warns Charles Cantlay.
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GR Focus
Collateral Challenges
Will an end to collateral requirements in the EU simply shift the burden downstream to policyholders and cedants? asks Michael Haravon
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Industry Matters
Is there still a case for US Collaterals?
Is the EU Reinsurance Directive a potential solution to US collateral requirements? asks Peter Skinner.
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Industry Matters
Ripe for automation
Automation of outwards reinsurance is integral to meeting regulatory requirements, argues Bart Patrick.
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Industry Matters
Rating traumas
Expect rating triggers to feature strongly in 2006 renewal negotiations, says Chris Waterman.
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GR Focus
A class divide
In light of the recent BAIC decision - now on appeal - Richard Gregorian and Devi Shah question what this means for future run-off cases
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Features
The claims connundrum
Political pressure on insurers to settle Katrina claims without dispute, and the likely objections from reinsurers if they do, spell tough times ahead, warn Gavin Coull and Peter Hodgins
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GR Focus
A sea change
Katrina will have a lasting and dramatic effect on the industry and the way reinsurance is purchased, say Ron Whyte and Julian Samengo-Turner
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Industry Matters
Change is for people
Finding the perfect fit of technology and people power is difficult, says Gregory Maciag.
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Features
A wake -up call
If the BAIC decision taught us anything, it's not to be complacent, warns John Winter
