Reinsurance
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
Editors comment: Jetskis and power lists
As you may have noticed, we at Reinsurance have been keeping ourselves busy in what we call the quiet season, that point in the year when you all go to the beach and stop creating news.
Beazley sees rates go backwards on renewals as it hits $115.5m profit
Lloyd's insurer Beazley achieved a profit before tax of $115.5m (2009: $30.1m). It added the profit before income tax and earnings per share includes an exceptional foreign exchange gain of $33.7m.
Mapfre H1 revenues rise 9.2%
Increased international business and the recovery of sales in Spain has helped boost growth revenues at Mapfre.
Mapfre H1 revenues rise 9.2%
Increased international business and the recovery of sales in Spain has helped boost growth revenues at Mapfre.
Are you up for the Insurance Football Cup?
Calling all insurers, brokers, reinsurers and suppliers.
Ironshore enters space market
Ironshore's aviation division has entered into a treaty reinsurance program with the Starr Group to provide protection against commercial satellite risk.
Willis: Aon backtrack on contingent commissions is "wake up" call to the market
Willis claims Aon's announcement that it would resume accepting contingent commissions “where appropriate and legally permissible” is a wake up call to insurance buyers.
Willis: Aon backtrack on contingent commissions is "wake up" call to the market
Willis claims Aon's announcement that it would resume accepting contingent commissions “where appropriate and legally permissible” is a wake up call to insurance buyers.
Aon open to the idea of accepting contingent commissions again
Aon today announced it is working with markets to explore the various forms of alternative remuneration available to it which may include supplemental and/or contingent commissions.
Post Magazine – 22 July 2010
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Platinum Q2 income rises
Platinum Underwriters has released Q2 earnings that exceeded Wall Street's earnings estimates.
Hurricanes - financial impact: A storm is coming
After a good year in 2009 for the reinsurance industry, Philip Alexander warns of the perils heralded by the Atlantic forecast for this year, as 2010 looks to be beset by stormy weather.
Lloyd's affirmed as A+
Ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Lloyd's of London's insurer financial strength rating at A+.
Kelly quits ABI
The Association of British Insurers is on the hunt for a new director general following the announcement that Kerrie Kelly has stepped down.