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Data breaches are inevitable and can create overwhelming liabilities. Businesses managing this risk should have a clear understanding of their insurance coverage profile and where cyber insurance fits into the picture. Laura Geist and Douglas Scullion, partners at law firm Dentons, explain. 4 August 2014
Alternative Risk Transfer
The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market is at an interesting point in its existence and, as it develops further, it has real potential to shape not just the risk transfer sector but also the wider world for the better, believes Greg Wojciechowski, president and chief executive officer of the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX). 23 September 2015
Alternative Risk Transfer
André Perez, CEO of the Horseshoe Group, describes how capital markets are changing the traditional catastrophe reinsurance model. 29 July 2014
Awards
Respondents to the Global Awards Survey, currently being conducted by the team at Intelligent Insurer, have been focusing heavily on innovation in the industry, a recent analysis of the data compiled so far has revealed. 29 May 2013
Insurance
As the re/insurance industry struggles to turn good ideas into tangible innovation, one solution could be investing in ideas and ventures in the same way as a venture capital fund, James Berkeley, managing director of Ellice Consulting, tells Intelligent Insurer. 14 December 2015
Insurance
Research carried out by GR-NEAM has shown an inverse relationship between financial strength ratings and VaR, but the sheer size of a company also plays its part, says Dr Jim Bachman. 19 November 2013
Insurance
Russia presents international insurers and reinsurers with many opportunities for growth and expansion. However, those looking to hitch a ride on the back of the old bear should approach it with caution. 1 October 2012
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
Alternative Risk Transfer
Recent longevity swap deals, such as the recent Swiss Re deal with insurer LV=, demonstrate a need for these solutions and reinsurers will be likely to play a growing role in absorbing longevity risk. 17 December 2012
News
Insurers in Brazil face big changes to the way they buy reinsurance if two new resolutions come into force on March 31, 2011. The new rules will restrict their ability to reinsure risks internally and will force them to use more local players. 1 March 2011
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