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Research carried out by GR-NEAM has shown an inverse relationship between financial strength ratings and VaR, but the sheer size of a company also plays its part, says Dr Jim Bachman. 19 November 2013
Insurance
Long-standing relationships and a suite of specialised programmes help Guy Carpenter’s clients to reach their enterprise goals, as US CEO Andrew Marcell explained to Intelligent Insurer. 19 November 2013
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Innovation will be critical to success in the Latin American markets going forward and this theme will also be central to discussions at FIDES 2013, according to David Frediani, president of Ironshore International. He added that improvements in data analysis and modelling will be central to innovation in the region. 13 November 2013
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Global reinsurers are increasingly investing in seeking growth opportunities in Latin America with this making pricing and the battle for the top talent in the region increasingly competitive. 13 November 2013
Reinsurance
It enjoyed a low profile for a long time, but as it hits $9 billion in capital under management, Nephila Capital has become a big player in reinsurance and, as the debate over the long-term effect of so-called alternative capital rages, it is keen to ensure it is not misunderstood, co-founder Frank Majors tells Intelligent Insurer. 12 November 2013
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Intelligent Insurer asked a range of industry figures: Could cheaper reinsurance/ILS coverage long term mean cedants buy more coverage? 12 November 2013
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The influx of alternative capacity into some parts of the reinsurance markets globally is having little effect on Latin America, according to Gino Smith, regional chief underwriter of XL’s reinsurance operations in Latin America, who argues that the very different market dynamics mean the business model cannot be easily replicated. 12 November 2013
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A combination of costly catastrophe in parts of the world previously regarded as low risk in recent years and greater regulatory oversight is forcing insurers and reinsurers globally to adopt financial catastrophe management best practices from around the world – and this includes insurers in Latin America. 12 November 2013
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The main talking points at FIDES 2013 will be the recent storms in Mexico, the upcoming year-end treaty renewals, new infrastructure projects and the changing regulations in key markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico. 11 November 2013
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Non-life insurers in the UK and Western Europe remain on course to post strong overall performances in 2013, despite the windstorm of October 28. However, smaller, regionally focused German companies may incur underwriting losses for the year from an accumulation of natural catastrophes. 6 November 2013
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