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Two of Europe’s largest re/insurance institutions posted solid 2012 results this week with both boasting healthy underwriting profits and solid combined ratios. 21 February 2013
News
Boosted by a slight hardening of rates on some lines and a relatively benign period of catastrophe activity, it seems many reinsurers have responded to the difficult investment environment by improving the profitability of their underwriting books. A number of reinsurers have posted healthy combined ratios for their 2012 results in recent weeks. 12 February 2013
News
While proposed reforms to the regulations governing reinsurers in India could make it easier for foreign players to launch operations in India, their implementation will not necessarily facilitate the speedy creation of a reinsurance hub in the country – as some commentators have claimed. 5 February 2013
Insurance
The economic downturn has forced property/casualty (P&C) insurers to become more focussed on underwriting discipline and less reliant on investment returns, recent reports by ratings agency Moody’s has claimed. 31 January 2013
Insurance
The low interest rate environment and regulatory burdens are the two biggest worries facing insurance CEOs, according to a recent report from rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P). 30 January 2013
Insurance
Litmus Analysis, the specialist insurance analytical and advisory boutique, has hired former Morgan Stanley managing director Dominic Skeet, who joins the firm as a senior consultant. His appointment will improve the company’s expertise in relation to the banking sector, Litmus said. 30 January 2013
Insurance
The uncertain economic environment globally is making corporate clients set greater store by insurers that can offer financial strength and stability. In particular, buyers are seeking insurers with a strong balance sheet and a good rating. 30 January 2013
News
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has launched a new entity that will operate as a local reinsurer in Brazil. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Resseguros Brasil (AGCS Brazil) will be headed up by Angelo Colombo and have offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. 24 January 2013
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Insurance-linked securities (ILS) do not pose a significant threat to traditional reinsurers, despite increasing competition within the market. 18 January 2013
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OIM Underwriting, a subsidiary of Arthur J Gallagher, has announced the launch of its e-Underwriting division. 15 January 2013
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