All Risk Management articles
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Lines & RisksUnrest: On a knife edge
As civil unrest escalates and political regimes across North Africa and the Middle East are shaken, how is the reinsurance market feeling the impact?
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CedantsCedant Q&A: Michael Barber
Twenty-five years with Aviva have taken Michael Barber from underwriting novice to reinsurance guru. A dedicated Manchester City follower, he tells us what lies behind his own game plan
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Lines & RisksWhen tweets go bad
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are providing companies with new ways to boost their profile and connect with customers. But, as the WikiLeaks scandal proves, Web 2.0 has its risks – and that’s where (re)insurers can help
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Online onlyRisk managers urge Brazil to spike new rules
Impending reinsurance regulation will “increase the cost of insurance”
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News AgendaRetro revolution
Fully collateralised catastrophe cover has helped to fill some of the pressing needs of the retro market since the hurricanes of 2005 dented capacity. But is it still too far outside the mainstream to achieve the key players’ goal of meeting all buyers’ reinsurance needs?
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CedantsCedant Q&A: Mike Watson
Recently installed as the first reinsurance manager for Mitsui Sumitomo Underwriting at Lloyd’s, Mike Watson holds an unusual position in the market. Here he shares his thoughts on the year ahead
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ClaimsTake cover
The threat of terrorist attacks – both regional and global – is never far from the headlines. But it is an evolving picture that places ever-changing demands on the reinsurance sector
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SupplementsAsia perils: Q&A with David Smith
EQECAT’s senior vice-president discusses risk modelling in a region exposed to every natural catastrophe going
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Lines & RisksThe shipping forecast
Marine rates threaten to plummet to new lows as a result of overcapacity and a lack of major losses. We navigate the stormy seas of today’s market
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Online onlyFirms must brace for globalisation risks – Lloyd’s
Financial crisis only the first systemic shock
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Online onlyMMC sells Kroll to former CEO’s new firm
Altegrity buys risk consulting firm for $1.13bn cash
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AnalysisWe are all crash dummies
The current financial crisis tells us that risk management is vital for every bank and insurance company. Stress testing and scenario analysis will play a big part
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CedantsTheir secret weapon
Reinsurers are starting to assert themselves in the claims process, demanding increased control and earlier involvement. And they’re using the loss adjuster to do it, David Banks writes. We ask how cedants can fight back.
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CedantsCedant Q&A: Diane Foxall of Atradius
As a sector that feels business risk most acutely, trade credit insurers need security from their reinsurers, as well as specialist know-how, capacity – the list goes on. We talk to the Atradius buyer who knows what she wants
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Online onlyEnergy insurance capacity hits ten-year high - Willis
Brokers are using actuarial modelling to help buyers take advantage of a more competitive market, says Willis
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Online onlyRMS and Asia Capital Re to cooperate in Asia
Companies were mindful of devastation from recent earthquakes and typhoons
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Online onlyMunich Re praises industry response to climate change
World Insurance Forum looks at risks and opportunities of global warming
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Online onlyRegulation to focus on risk
Chief executive of Bermuda MonetaryAuthority highlights importance of enterprise risk management.
