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Insurance
US insurers must keep a close eye on the risk profile of their investment portfolios as they seek higher yields, Standard & Poor’s has warned. 20 November 2013
Insurance
Long-standing relationships and a suite of specialised programmes help Guy Carpenter’s clients to reach their enterprise goals, as US CEO Andrew Marcell explained to Intelligent Insurer. 19 November 2013
Insurance
The continued policy of low interest rates in many parts of the world might have helped the banks regain financial strength but it has damaged insurers—and regulators must let their policies evolve to reflect the challenges they face, says Mike Morrissey. 19 November 2013
Insurance
In the context of the continued low yield environment, Tom Rogers, the managing director and head of Strategy Implementation, Investment Management, and Robert Torretti, managing director, regional investment manager—Americas, Zurich Insurance Group discuss the future for insurance investment management. 19 November 2013
Insurance
Research carried out by GR-NEAM has shown an inverse relationship between financial strength ratings and VaR, but the sheer size of a company also plays its part, says Dr Jim Bachman. 19 November 2013
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Innovation will be critical to success in the Latin American markets going forward and this theme will also be central to discussions at FIDES 2013, according to David Frediani, president of Ironshore International. He added that improvements in data analysis and modelling will be central to innovation in the region. 13 November 2013
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Global reinsurers are increasingly investing in seeking growth opportunities in Latin America with this making pricing and the battle for the top talent in the region increasingly competitive. 13 November 2013
Reinsurance
It enjoyed a low profile for a long time, but as it hits $9 billion in capital under management, Nephila Capital has become a big player in reinsurance and, as the debate over the long-term effect of so-called alternative capital rages, it is keen to ensure it is not misunderstood, co-founder Frank Majors tells Intelligent Insurer. 12 November 2013
News
Intelligent Insurer asked a range of industry figures: Could cheaper reinsurance/ILS coverage long term mean cedants buy more coverage? 12 November 2013
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A combination of costly catastrophe in parts of the world previously regarded as low risk in recent years and greater regulatory oversight is forcing insurers and reinsurers globally to adopt financial catastrophe management best practices from around the world – and this includes insurers in Latin America. 12 November 2013
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