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Alternative Risk Transfer

A view from both sides

The catastrophe bond market is rapidly developing to engage a broader universe of participants. Michael Popkin and Rick Miller, managing directors—co-heads of ILS at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Capital Markets discuss the changing dynamic in the sector.   27 June 2014

Alternative Risk Transfer

Investor demand continues to outstrip new issuance

2014 continues to prove that the rapidly expanding ILS market is here to stay. Paul Schultz, CEO at Aon Benfield Securities, discusses with Intelligent Insurer the trends driving the market forward and how investor demand is making the market ever more attractive to cedants.   27 June 2014

Insurance

Risk transfer can boost economic success

Risk transfer could boost economic success if risks are identified and measured appropriately.   26 June 2014

Insurance

Freely available data could solve many challenges

The standardisation of data through open source models could substantially increase the accuracy and efficiency of risk analysis, said Dickie Whitaker, co-CEO, OASIS Loss Modelling Framework, speaking at an event in London yesterday.   26 June 2014

Insurance

Swiss Re: global insurance premiums slowed

Worldwide growth in insurance premiums has slowed to 1.4 percent from 2.5 percent in 2012, largely due to weak life sales in advanced markets.   26 June 2014

Insurance

UN unveils plans to maximise disaster resilience

The increase in public/private partnerships and the convergence of the financial and insurance markets will play a large part in the United Nation’s (UN) disaster resilience planning in the coming months.   26 June 2014

Insurance

Unified approach will boost profits: Lloyd’s chairman

The insurance industry must work together with its clients if it is to mitigate change and remain profitable, says John Nelson, chairman of Lloyd’s of London.   26 June 2014

Insurance

LMG commissions major research project

The London Market Group (LMG) has commissioned research into the London insurance market to better understand the competitive landscape in which the market operates.   26 June 2014

Insurance

Measurable commitment needed on climate change: Prince of Wales

HRH The Prince of Wales says that the insurance industry has an important role to play in helping society develop preventative measures rather than simple dealing with the aftermath of disasters.   26 June 2014

Insurance

Buying attitudes must change to boost uptake

Attitudes surrounding the purchase of insurance must change if the sector is to continue to be profitable.   26 June 2014

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