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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Athens-based independent broker Matrix has continued to chip away at global domination, successfully becoming a Lloyd’s broker last year. Intelligent Insurer speaks to Gerry Tighe, head of treaty at the firm, about how the company has secured itself as the leading reinsurance broker in Greece and Cyprus. 9 September 2013
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Despite a recent minor hardening of rates, most captive insurers haven’t increased their retentions and the reinsurance buying programmes of most remain stable. But this could soon change due to regulatory changes and if rates continue on their upward trajectory. 16 April 2013
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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
The high number of natural catastrophes experienced in the first half of the year threw the spotlight on facultative business as never before. 1 November 2011
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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
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