All Europe articles – Page 32
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Country FocusGermany: Q&A with Eva-Maria Barbosa
Norton Rose’s of counsel gives the lowdown on what German reinsurers can expect from Solvency
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Online onlyGuy Carp places $100m through cat bond program
Protection against US hurricanes and European windstorms
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Online onlyHannover Re reports record profits despite sharp claims increase
Full year net income €748.9m
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ClaimsPeacetime settlements
Litigation may be thin on the ground, but some recent landmark cases have set new standards for future disputes in the reinsurance sector
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CedantsQ&A with Wolfgang Wopperer
Allianz’s retrocession expert talks about how his success is measured, the use of alternative risk transfer mechanisms, and the greater focus on return periods, caused by Solvency II
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SupplementsMoving target
The reinsurance domicile debate is raging once again. Uncertainty over US tax rules and Solvency II is causing a ‘Bermuda drift’ to European centres such as Zurich, which has prime conditions for hub status
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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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AnalysisSwiss Re-structures
On the crest of a wave of positive developments – solid profits, success in court and a positive rating outlook – Swiss Re has decided to reorganise its business structure and management heads. But some aspects have been tried before, with mixed results
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Online onlyBaden-Baden: Profitable opportunities still exist – Swiss Re
Earnings improvement possible without shrinking
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Online onlyBaden-Baden: SCOR’s Peignet outlines Lloyd’s ambitions
French reinsurer wants to write insurance through Lloyd’s
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Online onlyBaden-Baden: Days of sharp rate cuts over – Guy Carp
Reinsurance broker seeking to poach teams from rivals
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Online onlyMoody's gives SCOR a positive outlook
Rating agency Moody's has revised the outlook on French reinsurer SCOR's A2 financial strength rating to positive from stable. The agency also affirmed the rating. Moody's said the outlook revision eflects the recent improvement in SCOR's credit profile, with the potential for further enhancements, especially in the areas of market ...
