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Boosted by a slight hardening of rates on some lines and a relatively benign period of catastrophe activity, it seems many reinsurers have responded to the difficult investment environment by improving the profitability of their underwriting books. A number of reinsurers have posted healthy combined ratios for their 2012 results in recent weeks. 12 February 2013
Alternative Risk Transfer
For Lloyd’s to accept a new syndicate, the business must bring something new to the table. That is the view of Stephen Cane, chief executive of third party syndicate manager, Asta, which has recently launched a new syndicate at Lloyds. He says the business had to demonstrate innovation and a unique offering to gain approval. 8 February 2013
Insurance
Some Lloyd’s underwriters do not use catastrophe models to their full potential. As a result, syndicates must invest in ensuring staff have a better understanding of models and their inherent strengths and weaknesses. 6 February 2013
Insurance
Regulatory changes in the insurance market could have a significant impact on the amount of reinsurance purchased by captive insurers. 6 February 2013
Alternative Risk Transfer
Last year saw the second highest level of catastrophe bond issuance on record signalling strong growth in the market, according to Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA). At year end, $5.9 billion of catastrophe bonds had been issued – a 37 percent increase over 2011, according to the unit’s latest Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) market update. 6 February 2013
Insurance
The deadline for Solvency II implementation is likely to be pushed back once again, given the time frame that has been allocated for the long-term guarantees assessment impact study, according to accountants familiar with the process. 4 February 2013
Insurance
The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the insurance sector globally dropped to its lowest level in 2012 since 2004, according to figures from industry data provider Dealogic. But the total number of deals done remained healthy suggesting a depression in valuations in the industry. 1 February 2013
Insurance
The economic downturn has forced property/casualty (P&C) insurers to become more focussed on underwriting discipline and less reliant on investment returns, recent reports by ratings agency Moody’s has claimed. 31 January 2013
Insurance
The uncertain economic environment globally is making corporate clients set greater store by insurers that can offer financial strength and stability. In particular, buyers are seeking insurers with a strong balance sheet and a good rating. 30 January 2013
Insurance
The low interest rate environment and regulatory burdens are the two biggest worries facing insurance CEOs, according to a recent report from rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P). 30 January 2013
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