All Regions LIVE articles – Page 107
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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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Global Matters
The end of an Alea
Besieged Bermudan reinsurer Alea sells off key parts of its business.
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Country Analysis
Switzerland: Inside the Fortress
Intense competition and increasing regulation is bringing new challenges to the Swiss insurance and reinsurance arena, says Helen Yates
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Analysis
PartnerRe: Standing Firm
Despite recording significant losses following this year's intense hurricane season, PartnerRe remains confident in its business plan, says Nigel Allen
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Investment Analysis
Feast or Famine?
Following this year's catastrophic hurricane season is it really a case of good times ahead in the London market, or is this just optimistic posturing? asks Lindsey Rogerson
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Global Matters
Indian insurers take charge
Indian insurers are taking catastrophe cover into their own hands.
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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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Cover Story
Countdown to contract certainty
Following on from the Global Reinsurance contract certainty panel discussion what does the new code of practice mean for the London market? asks Nigel Allen
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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
The commissioner comes calling
The EU Commissioner Kroes has made it her mission to unearth anti-competitive practices within the industry, explains Chris Mckevitt
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GR Focus
EU Mergers - Not So dull after all
The European Union M&A market may be muted but it's still creating interest, says Maria Kielmas
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Features
Out of time for action?
Has time run out for TRIA's renewal and how does this bode for US terrorism insurance? asks Helen Yates
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Analysis
Is it time to leave the nest?
It is no longer a question of if but rather when GE Insurance Solutions will cut ties with its formidable parent Helen Yates takes a look at a company set for change.
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Global Matters
Can we predict the next Katrina?
Following another intense hurricane season, should catastrophe models be factoring in global warming?
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Editor's Note
Editor's Note - Making sense of the numbers
The aftermath of Katrina and Rita has been filled with figures as the world tries to quantify one of the biggest natural catastrophes ever recorded
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Global Matters
Zurich probe drags on
Despite regulator's swift conclusion the investigation continues.
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Industry Matters
Change is for people
Finding the perfect fit of technology and people power is difficult, says Gregory Maciag.