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Allianz Risk Transfer and Nephila Capital have finalized an agreement securing another three years of risk capacity for Nephila. Under the agreement, Allianz Risk Transfer will continue to assist Nephila in its natural catastrophe and weather risk strategies, providing specialized services, such as balance sheet access, non-recourse leverage and other flexibility that will continue to benefit Nephila’s investors. Nephila said the extension enhances its ability to offer its clients a portfolio of diversified and high quality investment alternatives while continuing to diversify Allianz Risk Transfer’s business lines. 6 March 2013
News
Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings has announced that Jerome Faure will join the company on March 11 as CEO of global reinsurance. He will be responsible for Endurance’s North America, Bermuda and international reinsurance operations. Most recently, Faure was a partner in ILS Capital Management in Bermuda focused on insurance linked securities, industry loss warranties and collateralized reinsurance. Prior to that, he served as director and chief underwriting officer for Tokio Millennium Re. He started his career at Scor. 27 February 2013
Alternative Risk Transfer
Recent cat bond launches have revealed the extent of investor demand for this kind of risk. This is the view of Tony Ursano, chief executive of Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA). 5 November 2012
Insurance
The Asia Pacific region is home to a rich mixture of young and mature insurance markets. All present opportunities for growth—but understanding the intricacies of each market is vital for companies targeting this region. 1 November 2012
News
Denis Kessler, the chief executive of SCOR, says that, while he might not agree with every element of the proposed Solvency II regulation, it must go ahead. 9 October 2012
Insurance
Some reinsurers have invested millions in preparing for Solvency II. They now find themselves in a paradox—while many still highlight flaws in the proposed regime, the worst-case scenario for many could be that the controversial bill is actually scrapped. 1 October 2012
Reinsurance
Russia is an economy on the up, and one of the most obvious indications of that success is the construction of complex skyscrapers. A panel of insurance experts discussed the challenges of providing insurance cover to such projects. 1 October 2012
Insurance
As Denis Kessler quietly celebrates 10 years at the helm of SCOR, he reflects on the remarkable turnaround he instigated at the company, ponders future opportunities and tells II that one of his biggest concerns now is that Solvency II will never be implemented. 1 October 2012
Insurance
As bond market investors grapple with fiscal crises and seek safe havens, John Gilbert, chief investment officer at GR–NEAM, looks at the trends he sees emerging in a world where governments will not always step in as lenders of last resort. 1 September 2012
Reinsurance
In a world full of risk, reinsurers have plenty to worry about. Twelve market leaders reveal their concerns to Intelligent Insurer. 1 September 2012
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