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The power to move the market?
Five seasoned executives from the re/insurance industry discussed technology, talent, reserves and, of course, pricing in the context of potentially costly hurricane losses at the annual S&P Reinsurance Roundtable at the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous.   11 September 2017
Insurance
Reinsurers: pay heed to cedant failure
Reinsurers—especially those writing long-tail quota share business—should pay much closer attention to the financial health of their cedants or face what could be dire consequences if that insurer goes out of business.   11 September 2017
Insurance
Irma losses will reveal resolve of ILS investors as industry braces itself
As the US braces for Hurricane Irma, the re/insurance industry is preparing itself for the fallout from what could be one of the most costly losses to hit the industry in decades—and the big question is how alternative capital providers will react if losses escalate.   10 September 2017
Insurance
Rating risks loom as reinsurers’ returns drop below cost of capital
A mix of further declining rates, low investment returns and unsustainable reserve releases could push the return on equity of the reinsurance sector below the cost of capital and trigger a rating review, according to S&P Global Ratings.   10 September 2017
Insurance
11 ways to manage your rating agency
Maintaining a good relationship with the rating agencies is more important than ever for reinsurers. Rowena Potter, senior consultant with Litmus Analysis, offers 11 tips that will smooth the path to a better mutual understanding.   10 September 2017
Alternative Risk Transfer
Hurricane Irma expected to become capital event for re/insurers
Hurricane Irma is expected to cause much higher insured losses than Hurricane Harvey and may result in a capital event for re/insurers, said a report published Sept. 8 by S&P Global Ratings.   9 September 2017
Insurance
Hurricane Irma poses risk to 13 rated cat bonds
Hurricane Irma, which is set to hit Southeastern Florida late Saturday (Sept. 9) or on Sunday poses a risk to 13 rated catastrophe bonds, according to S&P Global Ratings.   8 September 2017
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Reinsurers’ returns just 1.2% above their cost of capital
In the first half of 2017, the reinsurance sector generated returns only 1.2 percent above its cost of capital, according to a new report by S&P Global Ratings.   5 September 2017
Insurance
Lancashire reveals senior promotions in London and Bermuda
Specialty re/insurance provider Lancashire Holdings has filled up key vacancies with three senior underwriting promotions from within.   1 September 2017
Insurance
Lloyd’s syndicates counter Kanye West $10m lawsuit claims
Lloyd’s syndicates facing a $10 million lawsuit by US rapper Kanye West over a cancelled tour have countered his claims they believe are invalid.   31 August 2017

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