Out from under the radar
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.
Overcoming adversity
Whilst offering many tangible benefits to insurers, managing general agents (MGAs) are often misunderstood and can be squeezed from all sides in a soft market. II asked a number of experts in this sector how MGAs are looking to overcome these challenges.
The growing insurance demand for cybersecurity
Ransomware is just one of a number of growing threats to companies around the world. But how is the insurance industry responding? Swiss Re’s Maya Bundt shared her insights in Intelligent Insurer’s 1.1 Club.
Seizing the opportunity in LatAm: digitisation and skills key to unlocking the potential
COVID-19 has ravaged much of South and Central America, but it is just the latest in a long line of setbacks the region has suffered over recent decades. But there are still opportunities if re/insurers take steps to realise them.
Stumbling about in the dark
As the world’s biggest economies continue to grapple with unprecedented economic conditions, John Gilbert, chief investment officer, GR-NEAM, examines the consequences of this and whether there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Sidecars mirror ILS demand
The start of 2013 has been characterised by yet more reinsurers forming sidecars. These are increasingly being seen as a feather in the cap for the reinsurers forming them while also reflecting a wider demand for ILS products. Intelligent Insurer reports
