Mairi Mallon
AnalysisBermuda executives "uncomfortable" with island politics
The Bermuda premier Ewart Brown shut down parliamentary debate last month

AnalysisReform on the cards
Proposals could lead to a single US regulator and see an end to 100% collateral rules
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Black gold rush
There is a rush on. In case anyone failed to notice – reinsurance companies are scrabbling to set up shop in the Middle East. Mairi Mallon reports.
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Bucking the trend
Retro pricing fell marginally at the 1 January renewals, but it’s not a buyers’ market yet. Mairi Mallon looks at the dynamics facing a market with its own unique set of rules.
AnalysisBermuda election drama
A bitter election fight comes to a head with the PLP retaining power. But what does the future hold?


AnalysisBermuda’s slippery slope
Senior Bermuda executives admit they have considered leaving the island
Cover StoryCedants become competitors
Reinsurers are increasingly competing with their own clients. Dissatisfied with soaring rates in 2006, many cedants are opting for greater risk retention or capital market solutions, discovers Mairi Mallon. So how can reinsurers adapt?
AnalysisBermuda firms suffer under new law
A new law limiting work permits could force insurers to outsource
Online onlyRisk retention = competition
Bermuda reinsurers report healthy Q2 results despite cedants retaining more risk
Online onlyFuture secure for technology firm
The future’s bright as RI3K is sold and receives a massive cash injection.


