All Global Reinsurance articles in November 2010
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AnalysisSwiss Re-structures
On the crest of a wave of positive developments – solid profits, success in court and a positive rating outlook – Swiss Re has decided to reorganise its business structure and management heads. But some aspects have been tried before, with mixed results
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AnalysisOpportunity knocks
‘Surge capital’ is the key to success for new company Paraline, says chief executive Jack Graham. The Bermuda-based reinsurer says that Lloyd’s structure is perfect for a counter-cyclical company looking to scale up or down according to market conditions
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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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FeaturesRenewable optimism
The energy sector is established fac territory, but broadly soft rates mean canny reinsurers are focusing on offshore and renewable sectors to achieve growth
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People & OpinionMonty: Trouble at mill?
Our insider begins to doubt his hero Buffett and has new respect for the partying Markels
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People & OpinionThe Markel makeover
Markel International, the (re)insurer created from the muddle of Terra Nova, is bursting with ambition. We talk to its leaders about where next for the firm that has embraced US-style management and has its eye on major growth
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People & OpinionLeader: the trials of a listed reinsurer
The soft market only highlights the problems faced by listed companies
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CedantsQ&A with Habib Kattan
A good working relationship is based on trust and understanding each other’s core values. So says the group head of ceded reinsurance at Kiln, part of Tokio Marine
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FeaturesWhen the going gets soft
The direct and facultative market is getting softer, but demand is up and capacity cutbacks should prevent a freefall. Senior insurance figures say it will take a sizable loss or a series of significant losses to turn the market
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News
View from the market: GCC
With historically low insurance penetration coupled with new Shari'ah-compliant products and major investment, the potential for growth in insurance across the Gulf is massive
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People & OpinionRatings: your flexible friends
Rating agencies have been battered by the media, but this is because people don’t understand how they work. Instead, they need to look more closely at the agencies’ rating methodology and why they are trusted by banks, brokers and investment houses
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FeaturesFac to the future
Brokers are credited with bringing facultative reinsurance back from the brink, and technology and improved analysis are powering increased global trading at a more local level. Fac also helps buyers to take a more strategic view of their needs
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FeaturesQ&A with Dom Tobey
PartnerRe’s head of facultative talks about the pressures, trends and evolving priorities of the market
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ClaimsDetails make the difference
A soft reinsurance market is looming, and with it come fears of a rise in claims disputes as underwriters take bigger risks to drum up new business. We warn of the need to stay focused under pressure
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NewsCatastrophe cashpoint
An alternative capital facility from Société Générale offers reinsurers a banking solution they can turn to in a crisis
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CedantsBecause bad cover is worse than no cover
When it comes to selecting a reinsurer, cedants must choose carefully if they want to ensure reliable coverage. Sometimes the soft information is as important as the cold hard financial facts. We present the savvy shopper’s guide
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Lines & RisksNo time for auto pilot
Recent aviation losses and overcapacity seem to be leaving the market in neutral. But as one major loss threatens to trigger reinsurance programmes and experts warn that profits must be made soon, hitting cruise control just isn’t an option
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