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Moody’s Analytics announces Solvency II collaboration
Moody’s Analytics has announced a collaboration with Barrie & Hibbert to offer Solvency II customers of the risk management solutions provider with seamless access to Barrier & Hibbert’s economic scenarios.
News analysis - Towergate refinancing: Towergate to kick into full IPO mode
With confirmation of Advent's £200m cash injection, what does Towergate have planned next? Mairi MacDonald explores the options.
Uncertainty over Australia flood losses
The scale of the flood losses in Australia remains uncertain, following further devastation from flash floods in the city of Toowoomba.
Australian insurers keep well above water despite floods
Moody’s weekly credit outlook has said that despite the negative impact of the flood on Australian insurers’ profits, it is not a material credit event.
French insurance industry outlook remains negative
A new report by Moody's Investors Service has said that the outlook for the French insurance industry remains negative, primarily driven by ongoing pressures on profitability in both the non-life and life segments.
Moody's affirms ING insurance ratings
Moody's Investors Service affirmed the A2 insurance financial strength (IFS) ratings of the US life insurance subsidiaries (collectively, ING US) of ING Groep NV (ING Group, senior debt at A1, stable) and the Baa1 senior rating of ING Verzekeringen N.V. …
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.
Moody's outlook on the German insurance sector remains negative
The outlook for the German insurance market remains negative due to the continued rate pressure in property & casualty lines, particularly in motor insurance, and the low interest-rate environment pressurising the profitability of life products with…
Moody's outlook on the German insurance sector remains negative
The outlook for the German insurance market remains negative due to the continued rate pressure in property & casualty lines, particularly in motor insurance, and the low interest-rate environment pressurising the profitability of life products with…
Moody's withdraws Towergate rating
Moody's Investors Service has withdrawn its B1 senior secured and B3 senior unsecured debt ratings on Towergate Finance due to the fact that these notes have not yet been issued.
Legal: Deafening whispers
Potentially massive claims related to financial products and major economic events such as the Madoff case and the collapse of Lehman Brothers indicate that reinsurance should brace itself for an upturn in disputes, writes Michael Lum
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Quake impact on ratings "limited"
The damage costs resulting from the earthquake which struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch on 4 September will have "limited negative implications" for insurers and banks in New Zealand.
Reinsurance price war predicted
The credit outlook on the reinsurance industry remains negative, according to Moody’s.
Reinsurance price war predicted
The credit outlook on the reinsurance industry remains negative, according to Moody’s.
French tax proposals have negative implications, says Moody's
Proposed changes to the tax rates on French life products might provoke short-term switches to other insurance products, which would have negative credit implications for life insurers, according to Moody’s.
Moody's European insurers' H1 2010 results show stabilisation of capital and earnings but conditions remain challenging
Moody's report "European Insurers' H1 2010 Results: Capital and Earnings Stabilise, but Market Conditions Remain Challenging", assesses the impact of H1 2010 results and identifies the main future challenges for European insurers.
Moody’s backs insurers to manage Eurozone debt exposure
Ratings agency Moody’s has revealed that it does not expect European insurers to be weighed down by their exposure to heavily indebted Eurozone nations.
Moody's affirms Aegon rating
Moody's Investors Service affirmed the A3 senior debt and Baa2 subordinated debt ratings of Aegon and the A1 insurance financial strength ratings of Aegon's US life insurance operating companies.
Moody's cuts Portugal rating
Moody's Investor Service has cut Portugal's debt rating two notches to A1 citing rising debt and weak growth prospects, and said the country may need to come up with more austerity measures in its 2011 budget.
Technology - Process management: Flexibilityis your friend
Coping with unexpected demand can put immense strain on insurers.
Aviation - Emissions trading: Ground for concern?
In less than 18 months, the aviation industry will be brought into the EU Emissions Trading System. Barry Moss considers the implications for insurers.
Reduced US collateral requirements to benefit reinsurers – Moody’s
While most counterparty security procedures are getting stricter, global reinsurers are poised to benefit from reduced collateral requirements, which will be credit positive for their bondholders, according to the ratings agency.