All Archive articles – Page 3
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Industry Matters
US Senate threat to reinsurers
Michaela Koller fears US plans to limit deductions for certain reinsurance premiums could harm both the global and the US primary markets
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GR Focus
The price is right
Investment grade corporate debt is yielding up to 7% compared to 1% for government bonds. William Rhode looks at fixed income instruments that are attracting re-insurers in a credit stricken world.
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Features
Offshore myth
The rhetoric of Barack Obama and Gordon Brown could damage the offshore financial services industry, as so-called ‘tax havens’ are increasingly used as a scapegoat, says Simon Owen.
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Industry MattersLosing money in the US
Wilhelm Zeller admits losing money on US catastrophe business
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Cover Story
Qatar's insurance plans
While the West languishes in recession, Qatar is enjoying strong growth and offering attractive opportunities, writes David Sandham.
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Features
Solvency II - The moment of truth
Solvency II is entering a critical phase, say Guy Soussan, Philip Woolfson and Gavin Coull, as they outline the issues, options and timing for its adoption.
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Editor's NoteQatar: wish you were here
It was a great pleasure to visit Qatar in mid March, on the occasion of the MultaQa Qatar conference. Over recent months I have grown too accustomed to a London over which the grey hand of recession hangs like fog. Many friends in financial services have recently lost their jobs, ...
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GR FocusThe tortoise and the hare
In the 2008 investment race, the tortoises beat the hares. But some fund managers are urging their clients to take advantage of the current fear, writes David Sandham.
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Features
Email and slips
International insurance relies heavily on emails. But when things go wrong with a contract, can emails be to blame? Ling Ong looks at the case Allianz v Aigaion.
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Global Matters
Obama seeks power to shut down non-banks
US President wants authority to wind down any non-bank financial company “that poses a systemic risk”
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Global Matters
DIFC says it has not granted licence to Lloyd’s
Dubai International Financial Centre issues clarification
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Industry Matters
Credit risk is a second order risk
Marc Beckers considers the impact of the financial turmoil on second order risks
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Global Matters
Qatar committed to insurance growth
Yousef Hussain Kamal, Qatar’s Minister of Finance and Economy, details insurance plans
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Features
The fragile chain
Firms are exposed to events affecting their raw materials and parts. And global supply chains are becoming more vulnerable, writes Liz Booth.
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CEO Q&ACEO Q&A: Richard Tolliday
An interview with Richard Tolliday, chief executive officer of Omega Re.
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Features
Waiting for the return of capital
Reinsurers have drawn blanks in their quest for new capital since the double whammy of Ike and the financial crisis. However, it could arrive later this year, suggests David Banks.
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Features
Subscription market: Unfinished business
The European Commission’s immediate concerns on potentially anti-competitive processes in subscription markets have been addressed. But Brussels is expected to revisit the question later this year, finds David Banks.
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Investment AnalysisILS: The benefit of experience
Last year was a slow but productive year in the cat bond market. Repeat issuers will continue to dominate, writes David Priebe.
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Features
Don Kramer: Dancing his troubles away
Who is the real Don Kramer? Helen Yates talks to the Ariel front man about his long and colourful career.
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Global Matters
AIG staff to repay $80m of bonuses
New York Attorney General expects to recoup bonuses, after he threatens legal action and public shaming. But he will take death threats into account.
