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Reinsurance

Europe's Big Four reinsurers face $638m CA wildfire hit: Berenberg

Still far less than the billion-dollar loss reinsurers paid out on back in 2018.   18 February 2025

Alternative Risk Transfer

Munich Re ILS flop not indicative of wider demand

The decision by Munich Re to pull the plug on its recent catastrophe bond Queen Street X Re is not indicative of any wider uncertainty in the insurance-linked securities (ILS) markets with investor demand still robust at the right price.   4 July 2014

Insurance

MGA Aurora launches cutting-edge property solution

Lloyd’s-backed product offers cover up to £3.5m per risk.   10 June 2025

Reinsurance

The pandemic remains an earnings event for reinsurers, but why?

Pandemic-related losses are large but reinsurers look to have avoided the worst with a combination of financial discipline and the arrival of a hard market. Will efforts to inoculate themselves against the pandemic in H1 continue to be effective into the second half of the year, and how will it affect the wider market? Intelligent Insurer speaks to Robert Mazzuoli, director at Fitch Ratings, to find out more.   26 August 2020

Reinsurance

Insured nat cat losses could hit $150bn by year end: Swiss Re

But with 60% of these occurring in H2, insured losses could climb higher.   6 August 2025

Reinsurance

Flood Re sees reinsurance costs rise by $135m annually

UK flood reinsurer mulls big reforms to cope with rising reinsurance bill.   21 July 2025

Insurance

Munich Re to boost Australian unit via acquisition

Munich Re’s primary insurance subsidiary Great Lakes Australia (GLA) has reached an agreement to support Australia’s largest broker network, Steadfast Group, in its proposed acquisition of Calliden Group.   27 August 2014

Reinsurance

Lower interest rates cloud the horizon for reinsurers

Reliance on investment income to counter softening rates leaves reinsurers vulnerable.   26 August 2025

Reinsurance

Reinsurance capital to hit $815bn in 2025: Gallagher Re

Total dedicated capital increased by 5.4% in 2024, hitting new high.   9 April 2025

Reinsurance

Heritage ups limit at nearly no cost for 2025-26 reinsurance

Limit hiked in Southeast; retentions up; Citrus Re cat bonds support to the tune of $535m.   9 May 2025

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