All North America articles – Page 7
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Online onlySwiss Re in 100% retro deal with Buffett
Swiss Re transfers block of life risk to Berkshire Hathaway
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Online onlyNew York Insurance Exchange to be set up
Subscription market in fashion. NY Governor backs plans, says report
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AnalysisWasa v Lexington: was the tail wagging the dog?
Aidan Christie QC writes about a legal judgment of great significance to the reinsurance industry
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Transatlantic Holdings issues $350m corporate bond
Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo Securities are bond underwriters
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Global Matters
Catastrophe modelling - a matter of trust
Now in its third year, the GR survey explains why readers trust catastrophe modelling more now than 12 months ago.
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Online onlyUS reinsurance tax bill branded ‘anti-consumer’
Coalition for Competitive Insurance Rates lobbies congress prior to hearings on protectionist legislation
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Online onlyCould Gustav be another Hazel?
Comparisons drawn with 1954, as hurricane threatens Haiti. Forecasters puzzle how Haiti's mountains will disrupt the system.
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State Farm presses for 47% higher rates
Regulators to question State Farm executives about the proposed increase at public hearing.
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Edouard weakens to a depression
Wind speeds down. Rain accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in Texas. 10 inches in places.
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Edouard losses to be low - EQECAT
Cat modelling agency expects onshore losses from Tropical Storm Edouard to be less than $100m. Offshore, newer platforms OK. Strength increasing to hurricane force.
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Online onlyTropical Storm Edouard threatens oil facilities
Edouard expected to strengthen to hurricane strength before striking upper Texas coast
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Dolly caused $350m-$700m losses - AIR estimate
Insured losses from hurricane now seem at low end, after Dolly kept north
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Dolly could go to hurricane
Probability for CAT 1 or above "35% in about 33 hours" - TSR red alert. Hurricane warnings in Texas and Mexico.
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Online onlyRough wildfire season ahead
Insurers face escalating wildfire cat losses in years to come, according to AM Best
