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Analysis
Solvency II: Test of time
As the timetable for Solvency II is stretched yet again – this time to 2014 – David Blackman looks at the hurdles encountered so far and the many still to be faced
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Analysis
India: A tempting proposition
Warren Buffett’s recent venture in India has cemented many people’s view that the country is poised for major growth in insurance. But, with industry concerns and uncertainty in the way, the road ahead is not without obstacles
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News
Brazil: On lockdown
New rules in Brazil have placed limits on transfers and cession to international (re)insurers and, despite some concessions by the regulators following industry lobbying, critics warn that these limitations may impede the growth of the market
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Analysis
On lock down
New rules in Brazil have placed limits on transfers and cession to international (re)insurers and, despite some concessions by the regulators following industry lobbying, critics warn that these limitations may impede the growth of the market
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Arch gains reduced collateral status in Florida
Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and Louisiana are considering similar revised requirements
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People & Opinion
In my view: Keep your eye on the ball
As European players face a punishing schedule of rule changes, the trick will be for regulators to keep reinsurers focused on the main plan – protecting clients
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Risk managers urge Brazil to spike new rules
Impending reinsurance regulation will “increase the cost of insurance”
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Tokio Millennium authorised to write in Australia
Firm's new Sydney branch has $80m capital
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Florida cuts Tokio Millennium's collateral requirement
Reinsurer only needs to post 20% collateral
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Country Focus
Panama: The sky’s the limit
Panama may be small, but this plucky country has big plans. And being sandwiched between Central and South America, politically stable and with similar rules to Lloyd’s, there are plenty of reasons to believe it can go all the way
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Supplements
Gulf of plenty
Premium growth in the Middle East has continued to climb despite the downturn, with personal lines activity alongside mega-projects in construction, energy and engineering. As the market matures, what opportunities will it bring?
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Supplements
Q&A with Akshay Randeva
The Qatar Financial Centre Authority’s director of strategy outlines the attractions of a hub-in-waiting
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Aon Benfield bolsters Solvency II team
Gareth Haslip reurns to the reinsurer from Goldman Sachs
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Florida cuts Hiscox's collateral requirements
Company will only have to collateralise 20% of loss reserves