Features

Re/insurance

Toothless to a fault

Global regulators were accused of having fallen asleep at the wheel during the recent financial meltdown. Solvency II forms part of Europe’s efforts to remedy matters, but Roger Crombie is far from convinced.   1 October 2012

ILS

Tackling complexity in the energy market

The offshore energy market poses many unique risk management challenges. Matthew Maddocks, product manager for Russell Group, discusses what is required to enable this market to move forward successfully.   1 October 2012

Life

Seeking counsel (Cox Hallet Wilkinson)

Fielding questions posed by the in-house counsel of a Bermuda reinsurer, the team at Cox Hallett Wilkinson outlines its strengths in the fields of arbitration and law suits, M&A and corporate governance.   1 September 2012

Re/insurance

Bermuda and Lloyd's: enduring relations

Lloyd’s has been an invaluable partner to Bermuda re/insurers and its strategic ambitions look set to strengthen its position still further. Here, the international component of its vision is considered.   1 September 2012

Re/insurance

The shadow of past losses (marine)

Pricing on marine energy re/insurance remains unpredictable. Insurance and reinsurance rates appear often out of synch, while a consistent view of risk-weighted pricing remains elusive.   1 September 2012

Life

Diversification: the road less travelled

Re/insurers are considering alternative paths to diversifying investment risk and improving returns. Adele Kohler and Conor McCarthy explore the options.   1 September 2012

ILS

ILS: cannibalism or evolution?

Insurance-linked securities (ILS) are grabbing increasing levels of market share, particularly in the cat space.Here, the potential of ILS is explored.   1 September 2012

Re/insurance

Notes on a scandal - workers comp

The financial crisis has had lasting implications for banks and their service providers, with events a significant test of professional liability coverage. Here, the challenges and opportunities of recent years are explored.   1 September 2012

Re/insurance

A wake-up call for workers' comp

Workers’ compensation reinsurance continues to face stiff headwinds, but rate increases on the primary side, anaemic investment returns and 100-plus combined ratios may yet spell some cheer for the line.   1 September 2012

Life

IT: connecting to the world

Richard Munday examines how insurance businesses are domiciling in Bermuda to take advantage of the Island’s mature information and communications technology infrastructure.   1 September 2012

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