All Global Reinsurance articles in October 2004
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THE STING IN THE TAIL
David Doe gives a personal view of today's market and economic pressures
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AN OBLIGATION TO SERVICE
Richard King asks whether the current obligation to service is a sound model for brokers and suggests an alternative
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MEDIATION MEASURES
Jean-Louis Marsaud gives the CEA's view on the European Commission's proposal for a directive on mediation
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MAXIMISING VALUE
The importance of relationships in reinsurance purchasing is giving way to a tougher and more technical price-driven market, according to a new survey Paul Delbridge examines the implications for reinsurers.
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TOWARDS A SINGLE MARKET
The EU's legislative phase of its financial services action plan is all but completed Alasdair Murray charts the progress and what comes next.
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PREMIUM RATES DOWN, INTEREST RATES UP, NOW WHAT?
Richard Major says that reinsurers can benefit from taking a fresh look at their investments
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DESTINATION LONDON!
Despite challengers, all international roads still lead to London, reports Adrian Leonard
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NEW DANGERS CREATE NEW DEMANDS
Kidnap and ransom are on the increase Ian Harrison discusses the issues involved and the protection available in the insurance market.
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HOW CRITICAL IS COLLATERALISATION?
Will US regulators change their rules requiring foreign reinsurers to post collateral of 100% against gross liabilities? It is a question that is being asked with increasing interest by many in the industry, writes Dave Matcham
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Follow the clauses
Sarra Zemmel describes a recent Court of Appeal case that highlights the importance of complying with settlements and claims control clauses
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OPPORTUNITIES IN A BIGGER UNION
Alastair Evans believes that this year's EU enlargement offers significant opportunities to the London market
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EARLY BID FOR HARMONY
A proposed fast track EU directive to regulate reinsurance business has raised concerns about solvency requirements
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THE BALANCE OF POWER
Despite a number of challenges currently facing reinsurers, Nigel Allen looks at why the sector has been placed on a stable footing
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A BUMPY RIDE FOR AVIATION
Ronald Gift Mullins reviews the fortunes of the aviation insurance market since 9/11
