All Global Reinsurance articles in July 2009
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Global Matters
Risk Hotspots
Global Reinsurance’s guide to the top 10 political and economic risk hostspots – including business interruption caused by war, terror attacks and political interference. Compiled by Tim Evershed.
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Editor's NoteImpressions of Gibraltar
The close attention that Peter Caruana, Gibraltar’s Chief Minster, pays to the details of his country’s affairs is shown by the number of green folders on his desk. In fact, they cover several surrounding desks and tops of cabinets too. He is a man of lawyerly manner and old-fashioned politeness, ...
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Analysis
Munich Re demands price increases
Munich Re is widely praised for having come through the financial crisis relatively unscathed. But Herbert Fromme finds out why some clients are now walking away.
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Industry Matters
Solvency II: the clock is ticking
Solvency II has finally been agreed – but only as a framework directive. Now the industry has just three years to implement the changes. We asked four industry figures for their views on that timetable.
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Features
Solvency II: A costly business
No one will make it official, but the new regulatory framework could cost the industry far more than an old estimate of €3bn. Liz Booth reports.
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Cover Story
Who’s next at AIG?
Current AIG boss Ed Liddy says he is stepping down. Who will take over as CEO of the troubled company? Study our form guide, compiled by David Sandham and David Banks, and place your bets.
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GR Focus
Natural catastrophes review 2009
Natural catastrophes continue to shape the reinsurance market, especially US storms. In this special section, we look at the Florida market (p22), predictions about the 2009 storm season (p24) and the expected mega-losses of the future (p26). Plus, can the name of a storm really change insurers’ response to it? ...
