All Analysis articles – Page 45
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AnalysisClosing the loophole
A change to US legislation aims to end an unintended tax subsidy for foreign-owned insurers, and stem the flow of capital out of the country. But with the likelihood that rates will rise and capacity with fall as a result, insurance buyers are not happy. Lauren Gow reports
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AnalysisThe effect of excess: global outlook for rates
Bowring Marsh UK’s Andrew Chester spoke to Global Reinsurance at the Ferma conference in Stockholm about the downward and upward pressures on premiums
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AnalysisQ&A: John Goldsmith, TigerRisk Partners
TigerRisk’s new London boss chats to Ben Dyson about why London is the next stop on the TigerRisk train
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AnalysisComment: Omega - why Byrne has the upper hand
Both players offer 83p a share, but only Mark Byrne’s Haverford has Omega board approval
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AnalysisMergers and acquisitions are high on the list of hot topics at this year’s Rendez-Vous
The three-way fight for Transatlantic Re and the continuing uncertainty over Omega have added impetus to what is already a standard subject at gatherings.But I think reinsurers and brokers should give any so-called transformational transactions a wide berth. Over the years there have been numerous mega-mergers. ...
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AnalysisFeel the heat at the Rendez-Vous
For many, Monte Carlo is the place to take market temperature, with natcats the hottest topic this year
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AnalysisMike Wilkins, IAG
IAG’s Mike Wilkins pulls no punches when talking about his company’s unstable past, which just makes him more resolute about the future, finds Lauren Gow
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AnalysisSolvency II: Test of time
As the timetable for Solvency II is stretched yet again – this time to 2014 – David Blackman looks at the hurdles encountered so far and the many still to be faced
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AnalysisComment: Third bid lucky for Transatlantic
Despite the strengths of the other two bids, National Indemnity’s offer for Transatlantic looks like a winner
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AnalysisWhat Beazley's results say about Lloyd's prospects
The first Lloyd's insurer results of the season contain some useful indicators of what to expect from others
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AnalysisWillis warning: 5 steps to a fine
Willis’s record-breaking FSA fine over its foreign business relationships in high-risk locations is a cautionary tale. So where did it go wrong?
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AnalysisComment: Why Validus and Transatlantic are a good fit
A Validus/Transatlantic merger has a number of compelling features in its favour, not to mention Ed Noonan’s legendary determination
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AnalysisWhat is tempting Aviva back to Lloyd’s?
Aviva is considering setting up at Lloyd’s after an 11-year break from the market, but could face challenges
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AnalysisDanger lurks in Europe's forests
Severe windstorms hitting the forestry sector can cause €1bn+ losses, AIR Worldwide warns
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AnalysisCat bonds: High stakes
A series of natural disasters has prompted a surge in popularity for catastrophe bonds. But, as global weather patterns get increasingly unpredictable, investors are demanding higher returns on their outlay
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AnalysisThe price of poaching
Gallagher International's recent takeover tactics are a wake-up call to the market – but is it brewing up trouble for David Ross?
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AnalysisQ&A with Luke Savage
Lloyd’s is in an excellent position to usher in the changes of Solvency II, but shares the industry’s concerns about the implications of a standard formula
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AnalysisNovae chief: Lloyd’s firms need to merge
Fosh says companies must be bigger to attract investors
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AnalysisQ&A: Bill Keogh
'EQECAT doesn't do predictions', president Keogh says - it's all about managing uncertainty
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AnalysisGiving paper the slip
If the original Electronic Claims File project brought faster paper-less claims processing, ECFII takes the user experience to a whole new level
