Reinsurance
Gearing up
Philip Heitlinger considers if European insurers are ready for the operational changes neccessary for Solvency II
Beware the bite
The legal status of settlement agreements reached on behalf of underwriters by loss adjusters is being called into question, writes Ling Ong.
Captive challenge
The financial crisis, changing regulations and the emergence of new jurisdictions are creating challenges and opportunities for the captive insurance industry, writes Stephen May.
A model view
Modeling is central to how reinsurance works. Alex Ferguson talks to Matthew Grant - global head of client development at RMS - and Don Parkes, senior director of business solutions at First American Spatial Solutions about the discipline's development.
Prognosis:uncertain
Attempting to introduce programmes of reform for the US health insurance system is nothing new but president Obama's latest attempts are posing the first real test to the popularity of his administration, writes Alexander Ferguson.
State of the Union
US reinsurers' financial institutions and directors' and officers' books are in for a hard year but surprisingly few players are looking to make significant moves away from these areas, writes Katherine Blackler.
The glass ceiling
Lloyd's and the London Market have been described as the last great male bastions. Worldwide, from broker to boardroom, women are under-represented in reinsurance. Mairi Mallon looks at how things are changing in the global market - slowly.
Under the radar
A conservative strategy and a solid plan has allowed Allied World's reinsurance subsidiary Allied World Re to weather the financial storm, as Alex Ferguson finds out from chief operating officer John Bender.
Property rates could go up 30% if hurricane season is heavy
Property reinsurance rates could jump if there are heavy losses from the US hurricane season according to Aon Benfield.
Fairfax to buy remaining stake in Odyssey Re
Canadian financial outfit bids for a remaining stake in US reinsurer Odyssey Re.
Collapsed bank to trigger credit insurance losses at Hannover, Axis
Hannover Re and Axis Capital potentially on end of credit insurance losses stemming from collapse of Kazakh bank BTA.
Moody's lightens outlook on reinsurance industry
Moody's has changed its outlook on the reinsurance industry to negative from stable.
Lockton opens new office in Rio de Janeiro
Antonio de Novaes and Paula Malafaia named to lead operations.
Fulfilling eastern promise
Firms hoping to break into the lucrative Chinese market will have to prove that they can add value and sustainability - as well as satisfy the country's thirst for knowledge, says Veronica Cowan.
The winds of change
With the annual Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous starting this weekend, Sarah Hills analyses what the main talking points could be.
Fitch still negative on reinsurance sector
Global reinsurers may struggle to replenish capital if they suffer large catastrophe losses in the current financial market and economic environment a report by Fitch Ratings has said.
Wildfires rage in California
Wildfires have burned 105,000 acres of Californian land near Los Angeles.
Reinsurance Magazine launches annual reader survey
Reinsurance is asking you, our readers, for your views on our magazine, website and a little about yourselves.
RFIB opens Perth office
Lloyd's (re)insurance broker RFIB has announced it has established a new office in Perth as part of its expansion moves in the Australian and Far East markets.