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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
The use of transactional insurance, a type of policy tailored to cover the risks surrounding commercial business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and private equity investments, could rise by as much as 25 per cent in 2013. 20 February 2013
News
Indian reinsurer GIC Re has acquired South African reinsurer Saxum Re in what is the company’s first overseas transaction. 28 April 2014
News
A report by rating agency Fitch found that several reinsurers will be significantly exposed to catastrophe events in 2012, after becoming financially weakened by events in 2011. 27 May 2012
Insurance
Governments must get better at preparing for and managing natural catastrophe risks if they are to reduce risk. That is the opinion of Nikolaus von Bomhard, CEO of Munich Re and former chairman of the Geneva Association – an economic think tank, which held a press briefing in London to coincide with its 40thanniversary. 12 June 2013
Alternative Risk Transfer
The second quarter of 2014 demonstrated strong interest in the market, with catastrophe bond issuance reaching $4.5 billion. As the second half of the year promises to be equally active, Paul Schultz, CEO at Aon Benfield Securities talks to Intelligent ILS about the market’s evolution and how this will impact renewal discussions. 19 August 2014
News
The reinsurance sector saw significant rate reductions at the mid-year renewals as excess capital continues to chase muted demand, according to Willis Re. 2 July 2014
News
Reinsurers and brokers operating in the countries of the GCC remain upbeat about their outlook, according to the 3rd GCC Reinsurance Barometer, a survey released on behalf of the QFC Authority. 17 September 2012
News
ILS outstanding at the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) topped $8.5 billion this year, with $3.2 billion of new ILS issued in 2013, as interest in the island’s alternative offering continues to gain momentum. 18 September 2013
Insurance
Broker Willis has appointed John Greene, formerly of HSBC, as group chief financial officer. He will succeed Michael Neborak, who was appointed in 2010. 26 March 2014
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