All Company articles – Page 134
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Features
Runaway train
There is no holding back the soaring rates on US wind-exposed lines, while in the rest of the world prices are likely to remain level or even soften at the 1 January renewals. And so continues the tale of two markets, despite a non-existent hurricane season, discovers Mairi Mallon.
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Analysis
Pioneering spirit
Hiscox could never be accused of following the pack. Helen Yates looks at how the firm's recent decision to redomicile to Bermuda has put it right at the centre of the London versus Bermuda debate.
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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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Country Analysis
Vive L'Assurance
After a tumultuous few years, France has recovered its footing and now boasts a thriving, if concentrated, insurance and reinsurance community, discovers Nick Thorpe.
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GR Focus
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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GR Focus
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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Features
ERM takes centre stage
Insurers and reinsurers that embed enterprise risk management into their culture will have the competitive edge, says Raj Ahuja.
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Features
Barrier or gateway?
Regulation can be both a blessing and a curse for insurers and reinsurers. But, as Colin Smith explains, compliance should be part of every firm's basic operating procedure.
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Cover Story
A competitive advantage
Do you have an enterprise risk management approach? It's the key to survival in the midst of regulatory, rating agency and stakeholder pressure and in an increasingly uncertain environment, warns Ronald Gift Mullins.
