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A quarter of reinsurers face operating loss if Matthew is 1-in-50-year event
Hurricane Matthew will represent a real test of reinsurers’ exposures and resilience as it has the potential to erode some of the global reinsurance sector's excess capital, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence.   7 October 2016
Insurance
15 cat bonds could be triggered by Hurricane Matthew
Some 15 catastrophe bonds could be triggered by Hurricane Matthew if it causes substantial losses in Florida, according to S&P Global Ratings.   7 October 2016
Insurance
Deal may erode Sompo’s capital but ratings agencies back Endurance acquisition
The financial strength rating of Sompo Japan Nipponkoa following its planned acquisition of Endurance Specialty Holdings looks stable, according to both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.   6 October 2016
Insurance
Asia Capital Re’s financial strength in question following China deal
The financial strength ratings (FSR) of Asia Capital Re have been placed under review with developing implications by AM Best and on CreditWatch with negative implications by S&P Global Ratings.   6 October 2016
Insurance
M&A: Search for scale to drive activity
In the current challenging soft market and low interest rate environment, large re/insurance companies are in an advantageous position as they can better absorb the pressure and find alternative income sources. Search for scale is therefore likely to drive M&A activity in the coming years, Intelligent Insurer reports.   6 October 2016
News
Hannover Re, Swiss Re, SCOR most at risk in prolonged soft market
Some of the world’s biggest reinsurers will be hardest hit by a prolonged soft market if an analysis of ratio of reserves to premiums is conducted, according to analysts at CreditSights.   30 September 2016
Insurance
Brit launches Lloyd’s syndicate targeting specialty lines
Specialty insurer Brit has received principle approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to launch a new syndicate.   26 September 2016
Insurance
Everest Insurance names head of E&S casualty
Everest Insurance, a subsidiary of Everest Re Group, has appointed Maria Duffy as vice president and head of excess and surplus (E&S) casualty, based in New Jersey.   26 September 2016
Alternative Risk Transfer
Cat bonds have a short but strong record on claims payments
Cat bonds might not have a long history, but so far they have paid out on claims from major events in a timely manner, according to Maren Josefs, associate director at S&P Global Ratings.   22 September 2016
Insurance
Sluggish economic growth prompts marine premiums to plummet
Global marine underwriting premiums for 2015 are down to $29.9 billion, a 10.5 percent reduction from the 2014 figure, according to IUMI’s annual statistical report.   20 September 2016

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