Digital Editions and Reports

  • GR2022_DIFC_Special Report_new_OFC

    Special Report: Road to 1/1

    2022-12-06T10:33:00+00:00

    It was straight to business this year as reinsurers, brokers and cedants entered one of the most challenging renewal seasons in years

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    GR Main Edition 2022: Disrupting the Oligopoly

    2022-09-05T19:31:00+01:00By Helen Yates

    As market practitioners prepare to meet once again in Monte Carlo, the current headwinds are undoubtedly challenging… but they are not insurmountable.

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    DWIC2023 Post-Event Report

    2023-09-01T17:50:00+01:00

    Resilience: Navigating the storm to a better world

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    DWIC Special Issue 2022

    2022-07-06T09:07:00+01:00

    DWIC 2022 was a resounding success and we are all still talking about it

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  • GRdailies_SIRC_DAY2_2018_FINAL COVER

    GR SIRC 2018: day 2 live

    2018-10-29T16:16:00+00:00

    Read the second day of GR’s coverage of the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference 2018

  • GRdailies_SIRC_DAY1_2018_COVER

    GR SIRC 2018: day 1 live

    2018-10-29T00:02:00+00:00

    Read the first day of GR’s coverage of the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference 2018

  • GRdailies_BADEN_DAY2_2018_cover

    GR Baden-Baden 2018: day 2 live

    2018-10-23T03:15:00+01:00

    Read the second day of GR’s coverage of the Reinsurance Meeting 2018 in Baden-Baden, Germany

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    GR Baden-Baden 2018: day 1 live

    2018-10-22T00:01:00+01:00

    Read the first day of GR’s coverage of the Reinsurance Meeting 2018 in Baden-Baden, Germany

  • GRdailies_MONTE_DAY3_2018_cover

    Monte Carlo 2018: day 3 live

    2018-09-11T06:43:00+01:00

    Read the third and final day of GR’s coverage of the 2018 Rendez-Vous in Monte Carlo

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    Monte Carlo 2018: day 2 live

    2018-09-10T04:34:00+01:00

    Read the second day of GR’s coverage of the 2018 Rendez-Vous in Monte Carlo

  • GRdailies_MONTE_DAY1_2018_cover

    Monte Carlo 2018: day 1 live

    2018-09-09T10:16:00+01:00

    Read the first day of GR’s coverage of the 2018 Rendez-Vous in Monte Carlo

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    DWIC2023 Post-Event Report

    2023-09-01T17:50:00+01:00

    Resilience: Navigating the storm to a better world

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    DWIC Special Issue 2022

    2022-07-06T09:07:00+01:00

    DWIC 2022 was a resounding success and we are all still talking about it

  • Front_GR_2020_Special Report

    Special Report: Riding the Cycle

    2020-12-04T13:55:00+00:00

    This special report, in partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre, includes the highlights a roundtable debate hosted virtually by Global Reinsurance in October 2020 and the results of research conducted during September 2020.

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    Global Reinsurance Annual Edition 2020

    2020-12-01T12:08:00+00:00

    The 2020 renewal season has been a sombre affair on many fronts, not least because it has involved virtual negotiations in this new normal

  • Reinsurance 2030 report

    Special Report: Reinsurance 2030

    2019-11-29T09:25:00+00:00

    Reinsurance 2030 is a report published on the future direction of the industry and its use of technology, published by Global Reinsurance in association with the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority

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    GR at SIRC 2019: Day 3 live & free to read

    2019-10-31T01:58:00+00:00

    Catch up with all the news on the third day of the 16th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC)

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    GR at SIRC 2019: Day 2 live & free to read

    2019-10-29T17:49:00+00:00

    Catch up with all the news on the second day of the 16th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC)

  • GRdailies_SIRC_DAY1_cover

    GR at SIRC 2019: Day 1 live & free to read

    2019-10-28T16:05:00+00:00

    Catch up with all the news from the first day of the 16th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC)

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    FAIR 2019: Marrakech Special Issue

    2019-09-23T05:00:00+01:00

    Read GR’s special issue for the FAIR 2019 conference in Marrakech, Morrocco

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    GR at FIDES 2019: read Day 3 for free, live from Bolivia

    2019-09-10T17:02:00+01:00

    Catch up with all the news from the third day of FIDES 2019 in Bolivia

  • GRdailies_MONTE_DAY3_2019_v3_FINAL_COVER

    GR at Monte Carlo RVS 2019: Day 3 live & free to read

    2019-09-10T02:59:00+01:00

    Catch up with all the news from the third day of RVS 2019 in Monte Carlo

  • GRdailies_FIDES_DAY2_2019_v5_FINAL_COVER

    GR at FIDES 2019: Day 2 free, live from Bolivia

    2019-09-10T02:56:00+01:00

    Catch up with all the news from the second day of FIDES 2019 in Bolivia

  • GRdailies_MONTE_DAY2_2019_cover

    GR at Monte Carlo RVS 2019: Day 2 live & free to read

    2019-09-09T05:05:00+01:00

    Catch up with all the news from the second day of RVS 2019 in Monte Carlo

  • GRdailies_MONTE_DAY1_2019_COVER

    GR at Monte Carlo RVS 2019: Day 1 live and free to read

    2019-09-08T06:00:00+01:00

    Catch up with all the news from the first day of RVS 2019 in Monte Carlo

  • GRdailies_FIDES_DAY1_2019_COVER

    GR at FIDES 2019: Day 1 free, live from Bolivia

    2019-09-07T21:25:00+01:00

    Catch up with all the news from the first day of FIDES 2019 in Bolivia

  • Fitch guide cover 2019

    Fitch Ratings Global Reinsurance Guide 2020

    2019-09-02T11:44:00+01:00

    Fitch Ratings has released its Global Reinsurance Guide 2020.

  • GR DWIC 2019 Day1 cover

    DWIC 2019: Day 1 live and free to read

    2019-02-26T00:01:00+00:00

    Click through here to read the first day of GR’s coverage of the Dubai World Insurance Congress 2019

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    GR Winter Edition 2018

    2018-12-20T13:52:00+00:00

    Read the Q4 edition of GR, including features on wildfire, pandemic risk to mark the 100 year anniversary of Spanish influenza, and a roundup of coverage from Monte, Baden and SIRC.

  • FitchRatings Global Reinsurance Guide 2019

    FitchRatings Global Reinsurance Guide 2019

    2018-09-06T12:24:00+01:00

    Ninth edition of the Global Reinsurance Guide from FitchRatings

  • GR Autumn 2018

    GR Autumn 2018

    2018-09-03T17:43:00+01:00

    This edition includes interviews with Scor’s CEO Denis Kessler, as well as features on blockchain and the terrorism risk reinsurance backstops in the US and UK

  • GR Summer 2018

    GR Summer 2018

    2018-09-03T17:37:00+01:00

    This edition includes interviews with AmTrust’s Lynsey Cross, features on Bermuda and Lloyd’s, and coverage from DWIC 2018  in Dubai

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    GR Spring 2018

    2018-02-15T02:23:00+00:00

    This edition includes interviews with Aon Benfield’s Eric Andersen and SCOR’s lead digital advisor Régis Delayat; Insight into China’s Belt & Road Initiative; analysis of 1/1 renewals, retrocession and run-off; and our quickfire buzz rounds with this year’s DWIC speakers and keynotes

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    GR Full Year Review 2017

    2017-12-14T14:09:00+00:00

    In our GR Full Year Review, you’ve find a round-up of the year’s key news and the view from a range of top executives on industry’s most pressing trends, expect to find a year in review and a prelude to 2018

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    GR Winter 2017

    2017-12-04T11:36:00+00:00

    This edition includes interviews with Ed group chief executive Steve Hearn, Ed chief executive of treaty reinsurance Kieran Angelini-Hurll, and Munich Re chief executive of global clients and North America Chris Fuhrmann; a case study of the Equifax data breach; coverage of our inaugural Innovation & InsurTech Bermuda event; and ...

  • GR Autumn Monte 2017

    GR Autumn/Monte Special 2017

    2017-09-14T10:47:00+01:00

    This edition includes insight into accidental data breaches; interviews with Allied World’s Mike Garrison and Aspen Re’s Thomas Lillelund; and a special Swiss Re webinar report

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    GR Global Insurance Forum 2017

    2017-07-17T11:10:00+01:00

    This special IIS Global Insurance Forum issue of GR includes: a closer look at ransomeware, a review of the London Market, and insight into water scarcity

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    GR Summer 2017

    2017-06-01T12:36:00+01:00

    This edition includes interviews with Pool Re’s Julian Enoizi, Dame Inga Beale and Ryan Mather; insight into US flood and W&I; a special report on renewable energy; and a full event report of our inaugural Dubai World Insurance Congress

  • GR Spring 2017

    GR Spring 2017

    2017-03-01T12:25:00+00:00

    This edition includes: interviews with PartnerRe’s Emmanuel Clarke, Farid Chedid of Chedid Re, and Dennis Mahoney; a dossier on renewals 1/1; analysis of four new Lloyd’s syndicates; and insight into protectionism in Southeast Asia, and 4IR

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    GR Full Year Review 2016

    2016-12-20T14:58:00+00:00

    2016 has been a year of both transition and evolution, but how will the events of this year impact the next 12 months? The Global Reinsurance Full-Year Review explores

  • GR Winter 2016

    GR Winter 2016

    2016-12-01T11:54:00+00:00

    Magazine includes: inteviews with TMR’s Stephan Ruoff and Ed’s Peter Hacker; analysis of public private partnerships; insight into the impact of pandemics; and full coverage of this year’s GR and StrategicRisk MEA Risk & Insurance Forum and Awards Ceremony

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    GR Baden Baden Daily - Day 2

    2016-10-27T12:31:00+01:00

    Available in hard copy at Baden Baden Reinsurance Meeting, or online, read our daily to stay up to speed with the industry’s hottest topics

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    GR Baden Baden Daily - Day 1

    2016-10-27T12:22:00+01:00

    Available in hard copy at Baden Baden Reinsurance Meeting, or online, read our daily to stay up to speed with the industry’s hottest topics

  • GR Innovation Breakfast Briefing Report

    GR Innovation Breakfast Briefing Report

    2016-10-20T10:33:00+01:00

    This Global Reinsurance Innovation report, in association with NIIT Technologies, offers an overview of the event and the key takeaways from the panel discussion

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    GR EAIC Special 2016

    2016-10-11T13:49:00+01:00

    A compilation of the best of Global Reinsurance’s editorial content on the Asia region, including coverage on natural catastrophe in Asia, an overview of reinsurance in the region, and country profile on China - also in these pages you will find an exclusive interview with Peak Re chief executive Franz ...

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    GR Monte Carlo Daily - Day 3

    2016-09-13T06:01:00+01:00

    Available in hard copy at Monte Carlo RVS, or online, read our daily to stay up to speed with the latest from Monte and insight into some of the industry’s hottest topics

  • Global re monte daily 2

    GR Monte Carlo Daily - Day 2

    2016-09-12T04:48:00+01:00

    Available in hard copy at Monte Carlo RVS, or online, read our daily to stay up to speed with the latest from Monte and insight into some of the industry’s hottest topics

  • Global Reinsurance Monte Daily 1

    GR Monte Carlo Daily - Day 1

    2016-09-11T04:02:00+01:00

    Available in hard copy at Monte Carlo RVS, or online, read our daily to stay up to speed with the latest from Monte and insight into some of the industry’s hottest topics

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    GR Monte Carlo Special 2016

    2016-09-09T18:08:00+01:00

    This special Monte Carlo RVS edition of Global Reinsurance includes: profiles with ex-Lloyd’s chairman Max Taylor and IGI chief executive Wasef Jabsheh; analysis on man-made earthquakes and big data; and interview with group Willis Towers Watson group chief executive John Haley; and our Monte Carlo Top 20 Cedants report

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    GR Summer 2016

    2016-06-01T10:05:00+01:00

    Magazine includes: interviews with BCG’s Christian Reber and GIC Re’s Alice Vaidyan; analysis of the Panama Papers, diversification in ILS, the modernisation of the London Market and a review of Brexit; and coverage of Global Reinsurance’s two Middle East events – Multaqa 2016 and GR Executive Briefing LIVE

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    GR Spring 2016

    2016-03-09T16:27:00+00:00

    Magazine includes: interviews with AIG’s Michael Jensen, XL Catlin’s David Watson, and Tokio Marine’s Roger Bickmore; analysis of the key risks to heed for 2016; a GR Dossier on this year’s renewals season; and insight into China’s economic slowdown, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

  • GR Full Year Review 2015

    GR Full Year Review 2015

    2015-12-10T12:47:00+00:00

    The Global Reinsurance Full-Year Review provides a comprehensive overview of how the events of 2015 will impact the next 12 months

  • GR Winter 2015 cover

    GR Winter 2015

    2015-10-23T10:44:00+01:00

    Magazine includes: interviews with Allied World’s Julian James and Swiss Re’s Jean-Jacques Henchoz; analysis of the VW scandal; insight into cyber cover; and a full report of the GR and StrategicRISK MEA Risk & Insurance Forum and Awards

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    GR Autumn 2015

    2015-09-17T09:02:00+01:00

    Magazine includes: interviews with Pool Re’s Julian Enoizi, Hamilton’s Brian Duperreault, Aspen’s Chris O’Kane, Pro Global’s Artur Niemczewski, and Amlin’s Simon Beale; analysis of the latest Japanese insurer M&As; an investigation on the impact of Ashley Madison hack on the cyber insurance market; and insight on how insurers can take ...

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    GR Summer 2015

    2015-05-27T17:16:00+01:00

    Magazine includes: coverage of the closed door debates at Multaqa 2015 and a roundup of GR’s fourth Executive Briefing in Dubai; interviews with IGI’s Andreas Loucaides and Wasef Jabsheh, and ABIR’s Brad Kading discusses the future of reinsurance; analysis on the role of specialty insurance hubs; and an investigation into ...

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    GR Spring 2015

    2015-03-02T16:39:00+00:00

    Magazine includes: A special report on the Saudi Arabian insurance market; insight from Munich Re’s new MENA chief; Aspen Re’s Postlewhite gives his first interview since becoming CEO; comment from Latin America’s leading executives on the region’s talent challenges; and analysis on why longevity swaps are good news for reinsurers.

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    GR Winter 2014

    2014-10-15T10:46:00+01:00

    Magazine includes: Full coverage of the Monte Carlo Rendez-vous and the GAIF general conference; Hiscox Re’s Jeremy Pinchin on the reinsurer’s first year of business; analysis on how each rating agency is performing; and insight on US collateral reforms

  • GR Autumn

    GR Autumn 2014

    2014-09-05T14:02:00+01:00

    Magazine includes: Emerging risks special report; a profile of Giles Ward, Ace’s new Eurasia & Africa head; analysis on global insurance corruption; and insight on the latest tax development to hit (re)insurers

  • GR Summer 2014

    GR Summer 2014

    2014-05-19T16:45:00+01:00

    Magazine includes: Insurance technology focus; Allied World Europe’s Julian James vents his frustrastions; unrivalled coverage of Multaqa 2014; and analysis on which cities will steal London’s business

  • GR Spring 2014

    GR Spring 2014

    2014-03-04T15:33:00+00:00

    Magazine includes: Special reports on Bermuda and Latin America; David Howden talks Hyperion’s international expansion; coverage of GR events in London and Dubai; and Stephen Catlin looks back on 40 years in the industry

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    GR Executive Briefing December 2013

    2013-12-18T15:57:00+00:00

    Includes: Report on MENA corruption, extra detail on Lloyd’s Vision 2025, Asia insurance analysis

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    GR 2013 Full-Year Review

    2013-12-12T11:47:00+00:00

    The GR Full-Year Review provides essential business intelligence and data for insurance executives on how the events of 2013 will impact the next 12 months

  • Executive Briefing

    GR Executive Briefing November 2013

    2013-11-08T11:27:00+00:00

    Includes: Analysis of key Latin American (re)insurance markets; interview with Hiscox CFO Stuart Bridges; and Baden-Baden digested

  • GR SIRC Daily 2013

    Singapore International Reinsurance Conference Special

    2013-11-05T22:03:00+00:00

    This special Singapore International Reinsurance Conference issue of GR includes: insight on how to capitalise on Asian microinsurance growth; analysis of why the reigon needs more takaful regulation; focus on developments in insurance technology; and much more

  • GR Winter

    GR Winter 2013

    2013-10-25T16:22:00+01:00

    Magazine includes: Special reports on USA and London; Dane Douetil gives his first interview as BMS chief; coverage of GR events from Monte Carlo and Dubai; infographic on navigating big data; and Scor’s Denis Kessler explains why reinsurers need to behave like monks

  • October EB

    GR Executive Briefing October 2013

    2013-10-07T17:51:00+01:00

    Includes: Analysis of the latest amends to S&P’s (re)insurance ratings criteria; insight on the future of building codes; US data report; and UIB’s Middle East chief executive discusses regulating the region’s broker ‘cowboys’

  • GR Autumn

    GR Autumn 2013

    2013-09-07T11:47:00+01:00

    Magazine includes: Special reports on Asia Pacific, Europe and global flood risk; a profile of Besso’s chief executive; an infographic on opportunities in cyber risk; a debate on the stranglehold of government bonds; and an exclusive interview with Chile’s insurance supervisor.

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    GR Executive Briefing September 2013

    2013-09-06T14:31:00+01:00By Jack Grocott

    Includes: Insight on why Solvency 2 could shift the focus from US to EU cat bonds; analysis of H1 international broker results; Mexico data report; and an interview with HDFC Ergo chief executive

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    GR Monte Carlo Special 2013

    2013-09-03T15:16:00+01:00

    This special magazine includes: an exclusive interview with Swiss Re’s Michel Liès; insight on why reinsurers are bracing themselves for another challenging renewals; analysis of how reinsurance convergence became a reality; an infographic on the changing global demographic; global reinsurance market predictions; intelligence from leading LatAm chief executives; and much ...

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    GR Executive Briefing August 2013

    2013-08-05T17:39:00+01:00By Newsdesk

    Includes: focus on how big data can improve emerging market exposures; 2013’s biggest catastrophes revealed; Japan data report; and an interview with VIG Re’s chairman

  • July EB

    GR Executive Briefing July 2013

    2013-07-10T13:45:00+01:00

    Includes: focus on Lloyd’s expansion plans; analysis of collaboration possibilities for EU flood insurance; China data report; and an interview with the DIFC’s head of insurance

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    GR 2013 Half-Year Review

    2013-06-28T15:17:00+01:00By Jack Grocott

    The GR Half-Year Review provides essential business intelligence and data for (re)insurance executives on how the first six months of 2013 will impact the rest of the year

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    GR Executive Briefing June 2013

    2013-06-11T09:57:00+01:00By Newsdesk

    Includes: 1 June renewals analysis; 3D printing infographic; France data report; and an interview with the head of insurance at BNY Mellon

  • GR May

    GR May 2013

    2013-05-20T12:47:00+01:00By Newsdesk

    The magazine includes: Special reports on Latin America, captives, and Multaqa 2013; an interview with the Hannover Re chief executive; an infographic on opportunities in fracking; a debate on mitigating the risks of black swans; insight on Bermuda as a destination for dispute resolution; and much more.

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    GR Executive Briefing May 2013

    2013-05-07T13:03:00+01:00By Newsdesk

    Includes: How reinsurance convergence became a reality; Nat cats and a nuclear future; Interview with Beazley’s chief underwriting officer; Malaysia data report; and a Q&A with Antares head of ceded reinsurance

  • GR April 2013 Executive Briefing

    GR Executive Briefing April 2013

    2013-04-04T17:18:00+01:00By Jack Grocott

    Includes: Video and Q&A with Markel’s Jeremy Brazil; analysis of why 2012 was the third costliest catastrophe year on record; Bahrain data report; and insight on global flood risk

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    GR Executive Briefing March 2013

    2013-03-13T09:43:00+00:00

    Includes: Video and Q&A with Cooper Gay chief executive Toby Esser; 2012 (re)insurer results analysis; Singapore data report; and insight on Asia risk financing

  • GR March 2013

    GR March 2013

    2013-03-05T13:55:00+00:00By Jack Grocott

    All-new magazine includes: special reports on Bermuda, China, and cat modelling; interview with Chubb Europe chief executive; Colombia’s growing insurance market; a debate on reinsurance as a commodity; LatAm captives; and much more

  • GR Executive Briefing February 2013

    GR Executive Briefing February 2013

    2013-02-05T14:14:00+00:00

    Includes: 2012 cat bond market analysis; MENA kidnap & ransom insight; South Korea data report; and Q&A with Luke Savage of Lloyd’s

  • GR Executive Briefing January 2013

    GR Executive Briefing January 2013

    2013-02-04T16:30:00+00:00

    Includes: Jan 1 renewals focus; Brazil data report; and an interview with Munich Re board member, Thomas Blunck

  • GR Dec 2012/Jan2013

    Global Reinsurance December 2012/January 2013

    2012-12-04T11:13:00+00:00

    Global Reinsurance looks back at the biggest stories of 2012 including an interview with JLT Re’s Alastair Speare-Cole, a preview of Multaqa 2013, and a detailed analysis of seven key reinsurance markets.

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    Global Reinsurance October 2012

    2012-10-17T17:23:00+01:00

    Includes an exclusive interview with Wills Re Chief John Cavanagh, financial analysis of H1 2012 of 25 reinsurers and how Hurricane Isaac is testing the art of underwriting

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    Global Reinsurance September 2012

    2012-08-21T15:06:00+01:00

    Includes our Global Market Report on the Middle East

  • GMR Latin America cover

    Global Market Report: Latin America

    2012-06-25T12:37:00+01:00By Lauren Gow

    The challenges that face insurers in emerging markets such as Latin America are unique, but solutions are wide-ranging for those nimble enough to take advantage of the ‘big picture’

  • GR June-July cover

    Global Reinsurance June-July 2012

    2012-06-22T17:06:00+01:00

    View the June/July issue of Global Reinsurance, including our Global Market Report on Latin America

  • Global Market Report: Europe cover

    Global Market Report: Europe

    2012-06-13T11:12:00+01:00By Lauren Gow

    The majority of European insurers have so far avoided severe losses in the eurozone, owing to some quick thinking following initial threats. But the storm is nowhere near over

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    Global Reinsurance May 2012

    2012-06-12T12:21:00+01:00

    View the May issue of Global Reinsurance, including our Global Market Report on Europe

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    Global Market Report: USA

    2012-03-20T09:35:00+00:00By Lauren Gow

    Two issues worked against the US insurance market in 2011 and both leaving residual effects that have carried on into 2012. Forces of nature are always an expectation for insurers, but in combination with economic forces of man, the results have been painful.

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    Global Reinsurance March 2012

    2012-03-09T15:58:00+00:00

    View the March issue of Global Reinsurance, including our Global Market Report on the USA

  • Global Market Report Bermuda

    Global Market Report: Bermuda

    2012-02-10T14:52:00+00:00By Lauren Gow

    Bermudian reinsurers are inextricably linked to the biggest stories in the global reinsurance market in 2011. Whether buying or selling, claiming or being claimed upon, Bermuda’s market held up surprisingly well in the face of unusual levels of catastrophe activity