Reinsurance
CEA voices concerns over Neal Bill
The CEA has submitted a written statement to the US House of Representatives Subcommittee to express its concerns over proposals to change the US tax treatment of reinsurance between affiliated entities
Bonnie causes minimal damage but disrupts spill clean-up
Tropical Storm Bonnie, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, degenerated into a remnant low over the weekend after clipping southern Florida.
Guy Carpenter files suit against Lockton Re after client defections
Guy Carpenter has filed a suit in a bid to recoup brokerage fees after clients followed an employee to Lockton Re.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
QBE adopts US dollar for reporting as it forecasts 40% profit drop
QBE has decided to adopt a US dollar presentation currency for 2010 onwards, as it is claims this is more relevant for measuring performance given that around 75% of business is now written in 48 overseas countries, and over 50% of annualised premium…
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
QBE adopts US dollar for reporting as it forecasts 40% profit drop
QBE has decided to adopt a US dollar presentation currency for 2010 onwards, as it is claims this is more relevant for measuring performance given that around 75% of business is now written in 48 overseas countries, and over 50% of annualised premium…
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
Resume: Serene progress
William Richard Adamson, managing director at Paladin Underwriting Agency, tells Reinsurance about how it all went right in his career
Recruitment moves
The latest people moves from the reinsurance world
How many letters?
Tim Evershed investigates the property and catastrophe market in the early stages of the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons
The Reinsurance Power List 2010: Who's the daddy?
After the usual team debates, tears and tantrums, once again the Reinsurance team presents its annual Power List. We give you our opinions on who is hot and who is not in the reinsurance world and why they are a force to be reckoned with
Climate change litigation: the forecast remains unclear
Conflicting judgments in the US mean that no clear decision has been reached there to determine if companies are facing a barrage of litigation for polluting the environment, writes Fredric Bellamy, Mark Freeze, David Nelson and Angus Rodger
Claims: Is close enough good enough?
Daniel Saville and Tim Harmer investigate the ramifications of IRB Brasil Resseguros v CX Reinsurance Company
Run-off: Putting the pieces in place
Having an in-depth plan to implement a solvent scheme is just one part of a complex process that also includes convincing the stakeholders and the courts that to do so is a good idea, writes Daniel Schwarzmann
A ready beacon
There was a flurry of catastrophe bond issuance before the Atlantic storm season kicked off. Greg Wojciechowski explains why conditions in 2010 could be the perfect storm for growth in the cat bond market
Top-25 reinsurance groups: In re we trust
As the world emerges from recession, reinsurance is in good shape: results improved in 2009 and market players have announced healthy combined ratios
Inside View: On the brink of change
Despite BP's self-insured status, oil and energy (re)insurance could be about to undergo radical change in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, writes Alistair Lockhart-Smith
Rethink: On the brink
Our monthly roundup of reader opinion shows that rates are stable but that a natural disaster could soon change the playing field
News analysis: Death knell sounds for the FSA
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a radical shake-up of UK financial regulation, dispensing with the current watchdog by 2012, writes Katherine Blackler
News analysis: US reforms herald federal sector regulator
After a marathon 20-hour debate, the US Congress passed an amended version of the Dodd-Frank Bill that includes measures to create a federal insurance regulator. Katherine Blackler investigates
New analysis: Rates decline at July renewals
Prices fell for most peak lines at the 1 July 2010 renewals, with moderate pressure on property rates in regions with catastrophe activity, writes Katherine Blackler
News analysis: Reinsurers pursue Swiss dreams
With Amlin, Catlin and Tokio Marine setting up Swiss reinsurance operations, Katherine Blackler investigates the attraction of the alpine country