All Global Reinsurance articles in November 2005
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Features
Risky retention
A lack of common regulation for risk retention groups could put insureds at risk, warn Sonja Bensen and Lawrence Cluff
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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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Country Analysis
Switzerland: Inside the Fortress
Intense competition and increasing regulation is bringing new challenges to the Swiss insurance and reinsurance arena, says Helen Yates
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Analysis
PartnerRe: Standing Firm
Despite recording significant losses following this year's intense hurricane season, PartnerRe remains confident in its business plan, says Nigel Allen
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Investment Analysis
Feast or Famine?
Following this year's catastrophic hurricane season is it really a case of good times ahead in the London market, or is this just optimistic posturing? asks Lindsey Rogerson
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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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Global Matters
Indian insurers take charge
Indian insurers are taking catastrophe cover into their own hands.
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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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Cover Story
Countdown to contract certainty
Following on from the Global Reinsurance contract certainty panel discussion what does the new code of practice mean for the London market? asks Nigel Allen
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CEO Q&A
CEO Q&A - Stephen Cross
An interview with Stephen Cross, chief executive officer of Aon Captive Services Group
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Features
Catastrophe modelling - not an exact science?
The variation in estimated losses following Hurricane Katrina exposed the fallibility of catastrophe models, argues Ronn Mullins
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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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GR Focus
The commissioner comes calling
The EU Commissioner Kroes has made it her mission to unearth anti-competitive practices within the industry, explains Chris Mckevitt
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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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Editor's Note
Editor's Note - Is anything certain?
At the time of writing there are 424 days remaining in which the London market must revamp its processes in order to meet the requirements of contract certainty
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GR Focus
EU Mergers - Not So dull after all
The European Union M&A market may be muted but it's still creating interest, says Maria Kielmas
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Features
Out of time for action?
Has time run out for TRIA's renewal and how does this bode for US terrorism insurance? asks Helen Yates
