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ILS panellists see bright future for alternative risk transfer as pandemic fuels growth

The ILS market has grown significantly over the past 12 months as the traditional reinsurance market has been buffeted by a series of natural catastrophes and the pandemic.   15 September 2021

Insurance

Capacity holds back prices as cat losses build, says Moody’s

Lower COVID-19 claims and increasing pricing have improved the outlook for reinsurers, but catastrophes and claims inflation leave their earnings vulnerable, Moody’s Investors Service said today. Robust levels of capitalisation are the primary reason it continues to rate the sector as stable.   15 September 2021

Insurance

A public-private partnership: CCR leverages CCR Re to build expertise

CCR Re, writing reinsurance in the private international markets, will be central to France’s state-owned public reinsurer and government adviser CCR’s—its parent’s—plans for an increasing role covering emerging and evolving risks and disaster prevention.   14 September 2021

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Social inflation, cyber, pricing: what the post-COVID-19 industry will deal with next

Insurers and reinsurers are always dealing with threats new and old. For Swiss Re, it is all part of the landscape, regardless of age.   14 September 2021

Insurance

Reinsurance grows, but penetration remains limited in Latin America: Fitch

Demand for reinsurance in Latin America may grow in the second half of 2021, bolstered by uncertainty over risks and improved pricing for primary insurers.   14 September 2021

Insurance

Reinsurance market outlook ‘promising’ but more price rises needed to offset losses: Hannover Re

Hannover Re expects the positive pricing trend to continue, especially in loss-affected lines and regions.   13 September 2021

Insurance

Climate change and increased rates: today’s menu for re/insurers

The world has changed more in the last two years than in living memory, so what’s in store after the pandemic? Miller’s Mike Papworth shares his thoughts.   13 September 2021

Insurance

Insurers can no longer avoid climate change: industry pioneer

Extreme natural catastrophe events are becoming more intense and the insurance industry can no longer ignore climate change. By using the right catastrophe models, insurers can account for climate change in a very clear way, explains cat modelling pioneer Karen Clark.   13 September 2021

Insurance

Fitch: pandemic will bolster demand for re/insurance in APAC

With the threat of coronavirus beginning to abate, ratings agency Fitch sees opportunities emerging in the Asia-Pacific region for the sector.   13 September 2021

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Neal hails success in Lloyd's massive turnaround as it swings back to profit

The market reported increase in premium rates, high customer retention and new growth for the first time in four years.   9 September 2021

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