All Regions LIVE articles – Page 104
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GR Focus
Cultural revolution?
After years of talking about reform in the London market, things are actually happening, says Dave Matcham
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Global Matters
Yea/Nay US federal insurance
The National Insurance Act of 2006 has split the US market wide open.
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GR Focus
Seven months to go
Global Reinsurance continued its countdown to contract certainty with a second panel discussion event in April Post renewals, Helen Yates discovered a distinctly more upbeat mood.
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Analysis
Withstanding the heat
While the losses of 2005 have certainly scorched its balance sheet, Kiln is looking to turn up the heat in 2006, says Nigel Allen
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Global Matters
Laundering put through the wringer
The IRDA puts new, stringent anti-money laundering regulations in place.
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Industry Matters
In need of reform
David Whear warns practitioners not to ignore the Law Commission's review of insurance contract law.
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Investment Analysis
On the offensive
Lloyd's market participants have been pushing hard after emerging in "reasonable shape" from the year of the catastrophe in 2005, explains Lindsey Rogerson
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Industry Matters
Rationalising regulation
Ken Crerar gives his full backing to new proposals to introduce optional federal charter legislation.
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Features
Clean up - the act
New regulations to prevent money laundering in the US could indirectly impact reinsurers, warn Melvin Schwechter and Robert Woody
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Industry Matters
A chink in the FAIR act
Without a federal claims fund many companies will continue to opt for bankruptcy as an asbestos liability solution, warn Robin Cantor and Michael Cook.
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Global Matters
A selective approach
Existing outside the EU, how will the Reinsurance Directive impact on the Isle of Man's captive market?
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Investment Analysis
Breaking down Bermuda
How will the injection of new capital into Bermuda affect the island's original jet set? Asks Lindsey Rogerson.
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GR Focus
Carry on Captives
The captive industry may be mature but its boom is far from over, finds Ronald Gift Mullins
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Global Matters
Insuring cat-prone China
China must dramatically increase its natural catastrophe cover.
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Global Matters
Ringing in the changes
Lloyd's decision to hire Dr Richard Ward as its CEO has been welcomed by reformers.
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Features
Hung out to dry
Australia is another jurisdiction joining the US in its efforts to tackle money laundering Dean Carrigan and Penny Holloway discuss its potential impact on insurers.
