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Capacity holds back prices as cat losses build, says Moody’s

Lower COVID-19 claims and increasing pricing have improved the outlook for reinsurers, but catastrophes and claims inflation leave their earnings vulnerable, Moody’s Investors Service said today. Robust levels of capitalisation are the primary reason it continues to rate the sector as stable.   15 September 2021

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More disputes to come over COVID-19 uncertainty, warn lawyers

Prudential regulation in the insurance sector is increasingly being used to push public policy goals, rather than simply ensuring insurance carriers’ solvency, according to law firm Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.   15 September 2021

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Execs willing to meet will gain edge in ‘fraught’ negotiations: Convex CEO Brand

A big gap exists between the expectations of buyers and sellers, says Convex’s Paul Brand, who believes companies willing to meet in person will gain a competitive advantage over those who are reticent.   14 September 2021

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Wojciechowski: Bermuda is the Silicon Valley of the insurance world

Bermuda Stock Exchange CEO Greg Wojciechowski discusses the importance of the Island as a centre for the global re/insurance industry and how to tackle rising competition from other hubs.   14 September 2021

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Postlewhite predicts divergence of P&C renewal rate rises

While P&C reinsurance rates are set to further harden at the January renewals, QBE Re managing director of global reinsurance Steve Postlewhite reckons that the increases will not be equal across all lines of business in the market—and may not be sufficient for the risk on books.   14 September 2021

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Global MGA market growth outpacing insurance broking sector, finds new report

The launches of new MGAs have been coming thick and fast in recent times, seeking to disrupt an established market segment.   14 September 2021

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Taking the long view: CCR Re puts COVID-19 in the rear-view mirror

CCR Re, the international reinsurance business of state-owned CCR, has come through its most challenging year since its launch in 2017. Laurent Montador spoke to Intelligent Insurer about what’s on the horizon.   14 September 2021

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Asset prices on steroids, but interest rates will stay low: a chief economist looks ahead

The world’s economy, much like its climate, is changing rapidly. What is in store for the re/insurance sector? Intelligent Insurer heard from Swiss Re’s Jérôme Jean Haegeli.   14 September 2021

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US commercial insurance price hikes moderated at Q2: Willis Towers Watson

The rate of price increases has moderated again while still elevated versus historical norms.   14 September 2021

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Ark terminates $200m capital investment deal with White Mountains

The additional investment would have meant White Mountains owning a 5 percent higher stake in Ark.   14 September 2021

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