All articles by Ben Dyson – Page 4
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News AgendaRetro revolution
Fully collateralised catastrophe cover has helped to fill some of the pressing needs of the retro market since the hurricanes of 2005 dented capacity. But is it still too far outside the mainstream to achieve the key players’ goal of meeting all buyers’ reinsurance needs?
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People & OpinionLeader: best execution
Reinsurers may have a lesson or two to learn from the world of equities trading
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NewsQatar break
As the diminutive Arab emirate limbers up for the huge logistical challenge that is the 2022 World Cup, Ben Dyson assesses whether this high-profile footballing event will register on global (re)insurers’ score cards
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News AgendaBridging the gap
The chasm between the big three brokers and the next tier is wider than ever. With great scale comes great analytics and global reach but is that what all clients want? Or is there an opportunity for smaller players to step up with a more personal and creative service?
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People & OpinionGraham Clarke, Miller
A calm and unassuming exterior belies the Miller chief executive’s ambitious nature. Graham Clarke talks about how he plans to take on the big brokers
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Ups and downs of renewals
Dwindling reinsurance rates may seem like bad news for reinsurers and good news for buyers, but the reality is less simple. Falling premiums are rebalancing the market, but could also result in less choice for cedants
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AnalysisLeader: 2010 kept things interesting
The past year has seen sweeping change at some companies - and a surprising lack of change at others
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ProfileGuy Carpenter: Top team, big change
Guy Carpenter has reacted to the creation of Aon Benfield and the financial crisis by beefing up its management and boosting its analytical advice. Just as important, the team works hard, works well, and has fun. Results are good, the company is growing and it’s also closing in on a ...
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NewsIt’s not over yet
Beazley’s courtship of Hardy has so far met with little success but other suitors may now come into play
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Country FocusPanama: The sky’s the limit
Panama may be small, but this plucky country has big plans. And being sandwiched between Central and South America, politically stable and with similar rules to Lloyd’s, there are plenty of reasons to believe it can go all the way
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AnalysisSwiss Re is looking good for a return to double-A
Analysts predict that the reinsurer could buy back up to $2bn shares to improve return on equity as it re-risks to offset low bond-yield pressure
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AnalysisOpportunity knocks
‘Surge capital’ is the key to success for new company Paraline, says chief executive Jack Graham. The Bermuda-based reinsurer says that Lloyd’s structure is perfect for a counter-cyclical company looking to scale up or down according to market conditions
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Online onlyBaden-Baden was bleak but it's not all bad
We could never go back to the market lows of the '90s
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NewsCatastrophe cashpoint
An alternative capital facility from Société Générale offers reinsurers a banking solution they can turn to in a crisis
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People & OpinionLeader: the trials of a listed reinsurer
The soft market only highlights the problems faced by listed companies
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People & OpinionThe Markel makeover
Markel International, the (re)insurer created from the muddle of Terra Nova, is bursting with ambition. We talk to its leaders about where next for the firm that has embraced US-style management and has its eye on major growth
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ProfileBeen there, done that
Former Republican candidate Mike McGavick has a huge reputation after turning round XL Group and Safeco. But is his future in business or politics?
