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Major industry losses borne by the Lloyd’s Market last year accounted for 25.5 percent of its net premium earned, according to a new report by Aon Benfield. 25 June 2012
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The best capital stewards use a strategy that takes account of all the available options, say Des Potter and Chris Ezbiansky. 1 November 2013
Alternative Risk Transfer
Lancashire has announced that it will shortly launch Saltire Re I Limited (“Saltire Re I”), a fully collateralised Bermuda incorporated special purpose insurer (SPI). 6 November 2012
Insurance
The latest delay to the implementation date of Solvency II, which many now not come into force until January 2016, represents welcome breathing space for many insurers and reinsurers yet to make firm decisions on how to deal with legacy business and run-off portfolios. 3 April 2013
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Zurich Insurance is buying less reinsurance as it seeks to actively deploy its own internal capital, according to Paul Horgan, global head of group reinsurance at the insurer. 17 September 2014
Awards
Receiving a top score of 7.78 out of 10, Munich Re took first place and secured the title for best reinsurer based on expertise and market knowledge with GWP of more than $2 billion. 14 September 2014
Awards
Claiming yet another title, highly regarded reinsurer Swiss Re took top spot for reinsurance company of the year with GWP of more than $2 billion based on the methodology explained below. 14 September 2014
Insurance
Flooding caused by rising sea levels linked to climate change will become a significant threat to society in the future causing great challenges around risk management, according to a report by Guy Carpenter which an analyses the evolving risk landscape spurred by global warming. 4 September 2013
Insurance
US insurer Travelers enjoyed solid results in the second quarter of 2014 although its net and operating profits were hit by high catastrophe losses. Its chief executive also stated that it will be actively seeking rate increases on some lines. 23 July 2014
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Healthy levels of reinsurance capacity combined with the convergence of traditional and alternative sources of capital helped keep rates stable in the recent April 1 renewals – a significant renewal date for the Asia Pacific region. 11 April 2013
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