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Insurance
While overall conditions for reinsurance buyers are fairly good due to soft pricing driven by overcapacity in the market, primary insurers in Germany may face tough negotiations when buying industrial fire insurance cover in the upcoming renewals season. 8 November 2016
Insurance
Local rules plus the effects of Solvency II may be limiting access of countries to the benefits of reinsurance, and this is a problem that needs fixing, says Frank Nutter of the Reinsurance Association of America. 3 November 2016
Insurance
As much as reinsurers might wish for a big loss to trigger a hard market, that is unlikely given the capital waiting in the wings. In fact, only the fear generated by an unpleasant surprise would change the current market dynamic, Intelligent Insurer hears. 1 November 2016
Insurance
With uncertainty on the tongue of almost every re/insurer, many feel that action must be taken to prepare for Brexit, with passporting rights and refocusing business models among the hot topics. Intelligent Insurer investigates. 27 October 2016
Insurance
In what must be the most striking rebranding in the history of risk transfer, the broker formerly known as Cooper Gay has rebranded itself as ‘Ed’. Steve Hearn, chief executive of Ed, explains to Intelligent Insurer the logic of the move and why it is launching on Bermuda. 27 October 2016
Insurance
The potential for hedge fund reinsurers may be waning as a challenging investment environment, a soft market and sophisticated clients challenge the business model. Intelligent Insurer reports. 25 October 2016
Insurance
Intelligent Insurer’s regular ranking of a selection of independent London market brokers shows that most of the biggest players continue to see growth—but not all of them, and profits are another matter again. 24 October 2016
Insurance
The deal between TransRe and Gen Re that will see the former help the latter access the broker markets in the US looks like a win-win for both parties—but the proof of this pudding may be in the eating. Mike Sapnar and Ken Brandt from TransRe explain to Intelligent Insurer how the deal will work, what it means for cedants and how they plan to avoid any pitfalls. 23 October 2016
Alternative Risk Transfer
The insurance-linked securities market won’t be badly hit by the sudden surge in hurricane activity in recent weeks, according to Paul Schultz, chief executive officer at Aon Securities. 20 October 2016
Alternative Risk Transfer
Tom Johansmeyer, assistant vice president, reinsurance services, marketing at ISO/Verisk Insurance Solutions, takes a look at the ILS market after a quiet summer. 20 October 2016
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