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11 ways to manage your rating agency
Maintaining a good relationship with the rating agencies is more important than ever for reinsurers. Rowena Potter, senior consultant with Litmus Analysis, offers 11 tips that will smooth the path to a better mutual understanding.   10 September 2017
Alternative Risk Transfer
Hurricane Irma expected to become capital event for re/insurers
Hurricane Irma is expected to cause much higher insured losses than Hurricane Harvey and may result in a capital event for re/insurers, said a report published Sept. 8 by S&P Global Ratings.   9 September 2017
Insurance
Hurricane Irma poses risk to 13 rated cat bonds
Hurricane Irma, which is set to hit Southeastern Florida late Saturday (Sept. 9) or on Sunday poses a risk to 13 rated catastrophe bonds, according to S&P Global Ratings.   8 September 2017
News
Reinsurers’ returns just 1.2% above their cost of capital
In the first half of 2017, the reinsurance sector generated returns only 1.2 percent above its cost of capital, according to a new report by S&P Global Ratings.   5 September 2017
Insurance
Lancashire reveals senior promotions in London and Bermuda
Specialty re/insurance provider Lancashire Holdings has filled up key vacancies with three senior underwriting promotions from within.   1 September 2017
Insurance
Lloyd’s syndicates counter Kanye West $10m lawsuit claims
Lloyd’s syndicates facing a $10 million lawsuit by US rapper Kanye West over a cancelled tour have countered his claims they believe are invalid.   31 August 2017
Insurance
Swiss Re head of cyber explains the reinsurers’ cautious approach
While cyber demand is on the rise, Swiss Re takes a cautious approach in underwriting and suggests insurers should do the same as the ‘cybergeddon’ is yet to happen.   31 August 2017
Insurance
Cat bonds have likely escaped Harvey's wrath
While several catastrophe bonds have exposure to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey, it is unlikely any bonds will be triggered by losses resulting from the hurricane, according to S&P Global Ratings.   29 August 2017
Insurance
Harvey may stabilize pricing but no hard market predicted
Losses resulting from Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent flooding following the event could help stabilize re/insurance rates but will unlikely be enough to trigger increases.   29 August 2017
Insurance
Hurricane Harvey loss estimates vary but could reach $20bn
Loss estimates from Hurricane Harvey continue to vary widely as analysts and risk modelling agencies attempt to assess the impact from the storm and ongoing flooding in the state of Texas. Estimates range from $20 billion at the upper end to the low billions though these exclude flood losses.   29 August 2017

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