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Reinsurance
Analytical firm Litmus Analysis examines the ratings of the wide range of reinsurance carriers in North America using a unique methodology to establish their average ratings. Here, Stuart Shipperlee, partner at Litmus, describes some of the chart’s findings. 27 November 2014
Insurance
China’s reinsurers are set to grow only hesitantly abroad and to enjoy the safety of home turf instead, helped by a supportive government. 12 October 2016
Insurance
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
Following the major fire at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, west London, casualty accumulations and casualty losses have come right into the focus of casualty re/insurers and the assessment shows that commercial clients are not buying enough liability limits. 23 June 2017
Insurance
The Baden-Baden conference acts as an annual reminder of the deep-rooted traditions and history of the reinsurance industry, particularly in Continental Europe. Here, Intelligent Insurer examines the topic of corporate longevity, especially in a market now characterised by rapid change. 14 October 2015
Insurance
Validus Holdings has hired Gary Tiepelman as senior vice president of Western World Insurance Company. He will open and manage an office in Scottsdale, Arizona, for Western World, and will commence writing business in January 2016. 10 November 2015
Insurance
RenRe's planned acquisition of Platinum Underwriters has caused mixed reviews amongst rating agencies. 26 November 2014
Insurance
The brunt of an expected one-off reserve charge of approximately £5.8 billion due to the Ogden personal injury discount rate cut may be borne by reinsurance, according to market estimates. While reinsurers told Intelligent Insurer that they are adequately reserved they are preparing for material rate increases. 22 March 2017
Insurance
Global marine underwriting premiums for 2015 are down to $29.9 billion, a 10.5 percent reduction from the 2014 figure, according to IUMI’s annual statistical report. 20 September 2016
Insurance
Insurers exposed to UK liability business face big hikes in their reinsurance pricing and continued uncertainty as a result of recent changes made to the personal injury discount rate in the UK despite many having already reported sizable one-off reserve charges in recent result, according to AM Best. 5 June 2017
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