All Industry Comment articles – Page 11
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Industry Matters
The Retro Reaction
There is a new post-Katrina understanding of catastrophe exposure and retro prices are bound to seem severe as a result, explains Andrew Elliott
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Features
Which way will it take us?
As the framework for Solvency II progresses, Keith Lyon takes a step back to assess its potential impact
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GR Focus
ADOPTING A NO FRILLS APPROACH
JB Crozet and Tom Rivers take inspiration from budget airlines for managing capacity and the underwriting cycle post-Katrina
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Features
Ticking all the boxes
There is no single reason why Bermuda is the jurisdiction of choice for start-up reinsurers, but a key factor is its responsible yet facilitative regulation, say Neil Horner and Rod Attride-Stirling
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Features
Cyber attack
Does cyberterrorism constitute a real or virtual threat? asks Christoph Kufner
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Industry Matters
Business interrupted
Unlike earlier natural catastrophes, business interruption losses are going to be a major part of the total loss from Hurricane Katrina, warns Ling Ong.
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Features
At the farm gate
As agribusiness continues to grow and become more globalised and competitive it requires new risk management solutions, says Dr Roman Hohl
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Industry Matters
Out of space?
Bermuda might be the natural domicile for start-up reinsurers, but does it have the space? asks David Ezekiel.
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Industry Matters
Ripe for automation
Automation of outwards reinsurance is integral to meeting regulatory requirements, argues Bart Patrick.
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Industry Matters
Is there still a case for US Collaterals?
Is the EU Reinsurance Directive a potential solution to US collateral requirements? asks Peter Skinner.
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GR Focus
Collateral Challenges
Will an end to collateral requirements in the EU simply shift the burden downstream to policyholders and cedants? asks Michael Haravon
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Industry Matters
A delay to renewals
Recent catastrophic events are likely to impact the upcoming renewals season, warns Charles Cantlay.
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Features
Model storms
The industry increasingly relies on catastrophe models for crucial information, but what limitations do they have? asks Dr Steve Smith
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Industry Matters
Captive audience
The popularity of captives as a means of writing direct business is set to grow and grow, according to Clive James.
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GR Focus
Strategies - The informed buyer
Sally Bramall looks at the importance of proactive credit risk management and corporate governance for today's reinsurance buyer
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Features
A wake -up call
If the BAIC decision taught us anything, it's not to be complacent, warns John Winter
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GR Focus
A sea change
Katrina will have a lasting and dramatic effect on the industry and the way reinsurance is purchased, say Ron Whyte and Julian Samengo-Turner
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Industry Matters
Change is for people
Finding the perfect fit of technology and people power is difficult, says Gregory Maciag.
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Features
The claims connundrum
Political pressure on insurers to settle Katrina claims without dispute, and the likely objections from reinsurers if they do, spell tough times ahead, warn Gavin Coull and Peter Hodgins
