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Insurance

Profitability and better rates take precedence in survey

Rates, capacity and terms and conditions will be the main talking points at Baden-Baden—but climate change is also an issue, while companies crave a return to solid profitability.   24 October 2023

Insurance

Cat bonds compete outright for top layers, no longer just an add-on

Cat bond capital efficiency may prove better than other risk transfer tools if only structuring costs need to be covered, says Plenum’s Schmelzer.   24 October 2023

Insurance

Increasing protection gap means there is more for the industry to do

If we don’t factor inflation into the exposures, we’ve missed a chance to take care of people when they need our help, warns Swiss Re’s da Victoria Lobo.   24 October 2023

Insurance

The uncertainty around inflation is the biggest challenge: Swiss Re

Underwriters of long-tail business are advised to reprice business based on uncertainty as much as inflation.   24 October 2023

Insurance

E+S Rück expects further price increases and improved conditions

After negotiations last year were derailed by a focus on property-cat business, the executives at E+S Rück now want to refocus on Germany.   24 October 2023

Insurance

CCR Re’s partners up 1/1 strength

The fortified French reinsurer is ready to tackle renewal concerns head-on, with extra capital and ambitious plans.   24 October 2023

Insurance

Reinsurers could reap the rewards of ‘goldilocks’ effect

As hard market conditions and atmospheric weather patterns change, reinsurers could be about to enjoy a very favourable environment, Tim Edwards and David Flandro, Howden Tiger, argue.   24 October 2023

Insurance

PGGM SPI seeks ‘concentrated portfolio’ with blue chip insurers

Institutional investor continues to build out its SPI, Nightingale Re, delegates heard.   24 October 2023

Insurance

Underwriting discipline will support a more resilient society

Today’s complex and multifaceted risk landscape means there is still a bumpy road ahead for re/insurers, and more is needed to reach a sustainable state, says Cristina Ferrari of VIG Re.   24 October 2023

Alternative Risk Transfer

ILS proves its durability

The ILS sector has played a key role in restabilising the wider risk transfer markets thanks to its ability to recapitalise quickly. Access to the current wide range of capital options can lead to better business decisions.   24 October 2023

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