All Catastrophe articles – Page 45
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GR Focus
Molecular Revolution
While still in its infancy, nanotechnology is poised to revolutionise the world of technology. But what are the risks associated with its development and are insurers and reinsurers ready? ask Harry Oellrich and Sandy Hauserman.
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Ruffling feathers
So far the dreaded H5N1 bird flu virus has not mutated into a more deadly form. But if experts are right and it does become a pandemic, life insurers and reinsurers would be hit the hardest, explains Lauren Kalinowski.
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Emission Impossible
Climate change is upon us. But what are the emerging trends and what can the insurance industry do to mitigate the effects? Dr Steve Smith investigates.
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Features
Contract uncertainty
If ever there was a case that truly underlined the importance of contract certainty - and of issuing a policy in a timely fashion - it is the ongoing battle between insurers and World Trade Center Properties. In the first of a two part series, Peter Schwartz explains the latest ...
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Investment Analysis
Top of the Class
It's just over a year since the Class of 2005 entered the Bermuda market. Lindsey Rogerson takes a look at how they have faired in their first year and what prospects lie ahead.
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Global Matters
Change in the wind
The mid-term elections in the US could spell disaster for the insurance industry.
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Industry Matters
Climate challenge
Trevor Maynard looks at the possible consequences of climate change for insurers.
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Features
The $40bn question
Will Europe experience its own Katrina? European insurers need to prepare for winter storm losses far beyond those experienced to date, warn Yorn Tatge and Peter Dailey.
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Japan: Outlook stable despite storm losses
S&P has maintained its stable outlook on Japanese non-life insurers despite ¥100.5bn in losses from Typhoon Shanshan
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S&P: ERM puts Aspen outlook on stable
S&P has revised its outlook on Aspen to stable from negative
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Aspen welcomes outlook revision
Aspen has welcomed Standard & Poor's decision to revise its outlook to stable
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Hurricane risk outlook higher than normal
RMS has reaffirmed its medium-term five year view of
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Hartford in $247.5m securitisation deal
The Hartford has reinsured its catastrophe exposures through a $247.5m securitisation deal with Foundation Re II
