All News Agenda articles – Page 18
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News AgendaCat bond issuance reaches $4bn in robust Q2 – Aon
A slew of new cat bond issues meant overall ILS in play increased to $30bn at June 30, despite a record amount of cat bonds maturing in the second quarter
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News AgendaCat losses down 50% in 2018 – Swiss Re
Global insured losses from disasters were $20bn at the half year stage of 2018, according to Swiss Re, two-thirds of the total at the same point last year
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News Agenda2011 in review: Heroes and villains
Catastrophes, disasters and scandals; this year has been nothing if not tumultuous. How has the industry weathered the storm?
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News Agenda2011 in review: The comebacks and climbdowns
This year’s reinsurer results for the first nine months of 2011 have been a decidedly mixed bag
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News Agenda2011 in review: The tangled web of Transatlantic/Omega
Check out who’s connected to whom in our map of this year’s two biggest acquisition stories
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News Agenda2011 in review: Apocalypse now *
* Well, based on 2011’s figures so far, it’s certainly shaping up that way
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News AgendaCounting the cost of Japan's catastrophe
On 11 March, a massive earthquake and resulting tsunami struck Japan, causing massive destruction to life, property and infrastructure – even altering the lay of the land itself. Now the (re)insurance industry must attempt to get to grips with the scientific implications of these events
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News AgendaFor the road ahead
Just as motorists have come to rely on sat-navs to show them the best course to take, insurers depend heavily on catastrophe risk models. Such dependence can lead to disappointment
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News AgendaRetro revolution
Fully collateralised catastrophe cover has helped to fill some of the pressing needs of the retro market since the hurricanes of 2005 dented capacity. But is it still too far outside the mainstream to achieve the key players’ goal of meeting all buyers’ reinsurance needs?
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News AgendaBridging the gap
The chasm between the big three brokers and the next tier is wider than ever. With great scale comes great analytics and global reach but is that what all clients want? Or is there an opportunity for smaller players to step up with a more personal and creative service?
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News AgendaImage is crucial
Is the reinsurance sector a victim of an inevitable industry cycle or does it have a more fundamental image problem?
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News AgendaReady for take-off
Solvency II is likely to lead to extra business for reinsurers. However, every expert has their own view on the effect of the new regime. Will it mean a greater demand for capital or expertise, or both?
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News AgendaSpend or save?
The management of excess capital is a difficult issue for reinsurers. Over-prudent investing can suppress overall performance, but using the cash for share buy-backs or acquisitions could leave them short in a crisis
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The day after tomorrow
PartnerRe has followed a healthy 2009 with a Q1 loss, but its long-term stability and conservative approach mean it has retained confidence. As chief executive Patrick Thiele prepares to retire, we study his legacy
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News AgendaFeet on the ground
The April renewals in Korea signalled a wider trend in Asia, writes David Banks. International reinsurers are establishing themselves in the local market. But what is driving this change of attitude?
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News AgendaWatch your step
Swiss Re’s $2.7m VAT bill last year triggered fears of an explosion in retrospective tax bills, David Banks writes. Now rule changes throw up more hazards. We guide you though the minefield of European regulation.
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News AgendaThe great investor
Despite turning 80 later this year, Warren Buffett has no intention of slowing down if his recent stake in Munich Re is anything to go by. Here, we look at Buffett’s sprawling business empire, and where he may go next
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News AgendaClass of 2001
When 9/11 left the Bermudian market scrambling for capital, five new firms applied themselves to take full advantage. We speak to the graduating class that all passed with distinction and asks: could this ever happen again?
