All Regions LIVE articles – Page 95
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A good deal harder
Everyone seems to agree that 2007 will see an increase in M&A activity in the reinsurance sector. But what is less clear is whether any of the deals will represent good value for the shareholders of the companies involved. Lindsey Rogerson investigates.
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Dispute resolution
A reinsurance dispute can easily become drawn out and costly. So what are the alternatives to litigation and how can they be adopted by the industry? Paul Moss provides a solution.
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A sitting duck
A large Tokyo earthquake is many reinsurers' worst nightmare. Tom Larsen provides the modelling perspective on this earthquake prone region, otherwise known as the Pacific Rim of Fire.
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A European Spitzer?
As was the case with Spitzer's probe two years ago, the lack of transparency in broker remuneration and "conflicts of interest" have once again made headlines. This time business insurance in Europe is under antitrust scrutiny, reports Helen Yates.
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Feeding the hunger
Rumours that Ariel Re is a frontrunner to buy Lloyd's insurer Talbot Underwriting could signal the start of M&A fever in 2007, predicts Mairi Mallon. Particularly in the wake of new Florida legislation.
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Finite redux
Is there still a place in the industry for finite reinsurance despite its tarnished reputation? Or is it just a bad word that "gives people the shivers"? asks Ronald Gift Mullins.
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The Florida storm
What are the economic consequences for Bermudian reinsurers after being pushed out of the Florida market? Roger Crombie explains why it will be a year of two halves.
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GR Survey: M&A
In February, Global Reinsurance ran a survey on the potential for mergers and acquisitions in the industry in 2007. Peter Joy presents the results.
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Taking on London
A raft of recent regulatory changes has helped turn Switzerland into a reinsurance force to be reckoned with. But for a country with such a saturated insurance market, can it support further growth? Nick Thorpe finds out.
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Former Willis director joins JK Buckenham
JK Buckenham has announced that former Willis director, Robin Begg, has joined the group
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Converium reveals “remarkable turnaround”
Converium recorded a $57.1m net income for 2006 and outlined ambitious plans to grow the business
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Reinsurers "crowded out" of Florida
Sidecars will decline and reinsurers will be "crowded out" of the Florida market, predicts Moody's
