All Regions LIVE articles – Page 107
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Industry Matters
Out of space?
Bermuda might be the natural domicile for start-up reinsurers, but does it have the space? asks David Ezekiel.
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Analysis
THE RESTORATION PROCESS
Losses of over $1bn and a disappointing Winterthur outcome have not swayed XL's unstinting confidence in its future performance, reports Nigel Allen
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Country Analysis
Testing the Tiger
Recent global catastrophes are putting pressure on Singapore's insurers and reinsurers to look at their exposures and price their risks accordingly, reports Helen Yates
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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Global Matters
Indian insurers take charge
Indian insurers are taking catastrophe cover into their own hands.
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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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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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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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Features
Assailed by Katrina
The many areas for dispute in the wake of Hurricane Katrina could mean years of litigation ahead, warns Ronald Gift Mullins
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Industry Matters
Captive audience
The popularity of captives as a means of writing direct business is set to grow and grow, according to Clive James.
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Country Analysis
Australia: A time for recovery
Following the collapse of HIH and the subsequent "insurance crisis" the industry Down Under is back on track, says Jacqueline McGarry
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Global Matters
Mexico's earthquake bond
The Mexican government is launching a cat bond to reinsure future earthquake disasters.
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Global Matters
IRDA rejects cat pool plan
India regulators say the industry can absorb cat losses; deems a cat pool unnecessary.
