William Fischer at AXIS Capital, addresses the demands of a soft market, prospects for diversification and mergers and acquisitions, and the move towards a more process-driven reinsurance sector. 1 June 2011
Despite the impact of international cat events, until the pain is felt in the heartland of the US, little will turn the market, argues Roger Crombie. 1 June 2011
US property cat pricing has finally reached a turn, with events in the first quarter, a tightening retro market and changes to RMS’s cat model acting as significant upward drivers on rates. 1 June 2011
Bermuda Re talks with a host of reinsurers and industry experts about how Bermuda-based players can exploit a presence in Switzerland to develop their European business. 1 February 2011
Mark Byrne, chief executive officer of Haverford (Bermuda), gives his views on the qualities needed to lead a global reinsurer and why alternative vehicles are more likely to arise than start-ups in today’s soft environment. 1 February 2011
Following Florida’s decision to ease collateral limits for foreign reinsurers back in February of 2010, New York State has followed suit, with similar reduced requirements coming into force on January 1, 2011. 1 February 2011
Enterprise risk management has gained increasing prominence in recent months. Industry experts address its strengthened role in the day-to-day operations of reinsurers. 1 February 2011
