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Whether the Island remains the central hub of the reinsurance world may be questioned these days, yet there is no doubt that investors, analysts and buyers alike set great store on the performance of Bermuda’s insurers and reinsurers. 1 June 2012
Alternative Risk Transfer
As life expectancies around the globe continue to rise, pension funds are seeking to further de-risk their books. This creates opportunities for reinsurers looking to diversify. Intelligent Insurer investigates. 1 June 2012
Insurance
2011 was a turbulent year for many of the Lloyd’s syndicates—but some weathered the storm better than others. Here, AM Best ranks the syndicates’ performance by four criteria, while Intelligent Insurer provides the figures with some context. 1 June 2012
Insurance
The aim of Solvency II is to provide policyholders with greater security. However, many life insurers worry that the new rules will make it harder, not easier, for them to achieve stability. Intelligent Insurer investigates why. 1 June 2012
Insurance
Specialist insurer Kiln has moved into the equine market, with newly hired underwriter Georgina Smart covering a broad range of global equestrian and bloodstock risks. 3 April 2012
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HSBC, and its 62 percent owned subsidiary Hang Seng Bank, have agreed to sell their general insurance businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore, Argentina and Mexico. 9 March 2012
Insurance
As companies grapple with the implications of Solvency II, GR-NEAM’s Jim Bachman and Tobias Gummersbach weigh up the pros and cons of standard models vs bespoke models and a ‘rules-based’ and ‘principles-based’ approach. 1 March 2012
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Unipol, Mapfre, Caser, Allianz Italy and Generali have all had their Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) downgraded by rating agency Moody’s. 16 February 2012
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The reinsurer posted a net loss of almost half a billion dollars for last year, despite gross written premiums increasing to $6,898 in 2011, from $6,261 in 2010. 10 February 2012
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The Catlin Group has reported an 11 percent rise in its gross written premiums for 2011, in comparison with a rise of 10 percent in 2010. 9 February 2012
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