Hannover Re
27 March 2025 Cumulus Re II ups retrocessional protection by over 45%.
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Alternative Risk Transfer
Hannover Re’s recent cyber ILS deal, using a proportional reinsurance structure to transfer cyber risk to capital markets investors, could become a template for further deals and help insurers to cope with burgeoning demand, says Henning Ludolphs of Hannover Re.
Insurance
Two cyber ILS deals were launched in January in a watershed moment for the market. Here, a panel of experts debate what this new source of capacity for cyber risks could mean for this line of business and end policyholders.
Insurance
With not one but two cyber ILS deals being launched in January, a panel of experts debate why this new well of capacity for cyber risks is needed and very welcome for a complex yet fast-growing line of business.
Insurance
Secondary perils were the primary topic at Baden-Baden this year. The consensus is that they mean Europe can no longer escape rate rises, and who pays will determine whether we’re truly seeing a hard market. Intelligent Insurer reports.
Insurance
Rapidly expanding opportunities in insurtech are being driven by changing behaviours and fast-changing technology.
Insurance
There remains plenty of scope for further growth if insurers can harness their data, an Intelligent Insurer panel found.
Reinsurance
Pandemic-related losses are large but reinsurers look to have avoided the worst with a combination of financial discipline and the arrival of a hard market. Will efforts to inoculate themselves against the pandemic in H1 continue to be effective into the second half of the year, and how will it affect the wider market? Intelligent Insurer speaks to Robert Mazzuoli, director at Fitch Ratings, to find out more.
Insurance
Investment bank analysts have calculated and explained how the huge insured losses from COVID-19 are likely to pan out for the industry, particular companies and lines, and are affecting already firming prices. Intelligent Insurer reports.
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11 February 2025 Understand the diversity of countries and regions in LatAm is key to doing business there, says Hannover Re.
6 February 2025 Cession rate in key ILS plan cut to 'sweet spot' of 33%; investor demand left lingering.
6 February 2025 With price pressure all around, Hannover Re closed its 1.1 book flat at $500m.
6 February 2025 P&C chief Althoff saw ‘no particular need’ to cancel or cut any programmes.
6 February 2025 Wildfire losses blow past the Q1 nat cat budget, but 2025 profit targets stay safe.
6 February 2025 Demand rose less than hoped at renewals but rising supply remained disciplined.
12 November 2024 He will be replaced on the board of management by the incoming Hannover Re CEO.
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