Reinsurance
PWC: Expect more solvent schemes
At the Monte Carlo rendez-vous, Pricewaterhouse Coopers told delegates it expects the number of insurers and reinsurers entering solvent schemes to grow.
New risks and regulation “reshaping” reinsurance industry, says Towers Watson
Professional services firm Towers Watson, has asserted that the growing complexity of reinsurance structures in recent years has ramped up demands on buyers and “radically transformed” the industry.
Glacier Re CFO resigns
Glacier Reinsurance has appointed Andreas Zdrenyk to the position of chief financial officer with immediate effect.
AM Best upgrades Scor rating
AM Best Europe has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings to 'a' from 'a-' of Scor and its subsidiaries.
GC launches global P&C report
Despite spiralling losses, global reinsurance rates generally declined through the 2010 reinsurance renewals, according to Guy Carpenter.
Lloyd's chief calls on industry to engage with regulators
Lloyd’s chief executive Richard Ward has called for the reinsurance industry to take active role in regulatory debate.
WCM appoints independent non-executive
Lloyd’s managing agent, Whittington Capital Management, has appointed Jim Ramage as an independent non-executive director.
Hannover Re to "benefit" from Solvency II
Property and casualty reinsurance market pricing continues to soften according to Hannover Re, but prices and conditions are for the most part still acceptable.
AIR updates European cyclone model
Catastrophe risk modelling firm AIR Worldwide has released an update to its extra tropical cyclone model for Europe.
AIR updates European cyclone model
Catastrophe risk modelling firm AIR Worldwide has released an update to its extra tropical cyclone model for Europe.
RMS: 120 homes damaged in California explosion
Risk Management Solutions has provided an update on the explosion that occurred in San Bruno, in San Mateo County, central California, US.
EQECAT: insurers hit by £1.65bn insured losses in New Zealand
Catastrophe management software firm EQECAT has provided an updated loss estimation for the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred near Christchurch, New Zealand.
Swiss Re evolves Cargo Cat Sim tool into marine
Swiss Re is to develop its Cargo Cat Sim tool for use across its marine book of business.
Swiss Re evolves Cargo Cat Sim tool into marine
Swiss Re is to develop its Cargo Cat Sim tool for use across its marine book of business.
Cunningham Lindsey New Zealand CEO: clear up could take “years”
Speaking to Post from Christchurch, New Zealand, Martyn Norrie, chief executive of loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey’s New Zealand operation, said the operation to restore the city to normality could take “years”, considering government planning and…
Law firm strengthens Brazilian foothold
Davies Arnold Cooper has strengthened its market-leading Latin American practice by joined forces with Brazilian boutique insurance law firm JBO Advocacia.
Brit appoints reinsurance underwriting director
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of Richard Carver to the role of underwriting director at its reinsurance strategic business unit.
NZ earthquake losses to near £3bn
Reinsurers are set to be primarily impacted by the 4 September earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand.
IUMI conference preview: Ready to launch
Eric Alexander previews the upcoming International Union of Marine Insurance conference in Zurich and predicts what the hot topics for the market will be.
RMS: 30% of New Zealand losses commercial
Based on its analysis of the area exposed to the New Zealand earthquake, Risk Management Solutions has predicted that approximately 60-70% of the insured loss will be residential, and 30-40 percent will be commercial and industrial.
Post Magazine – 09 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 9 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Novae expands reinsurance operation
Switzerland-based Novae Re is to add credit & surety reinsurance to its underwriting capabilities.
Novae expands reinsurance operation
Switzerland-based Novae Re is to add credit & surety reinsurance to its underwriting capabilities.