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ILS
The recent rise in the use of indemnity trigger transactions within the ILS market is likely to continue, Michael Madigan, a partner in the insurance practice, and head of the property and casualty alternative risk transfer practice in New York, at law firm Sidley Austin, says. He talks to Bermuda:Re+ILS about what’s driving this trend and warns of the perils of making a snap decision. 23 October 2014
Life
Europe continues to present opportunities for Bermudan reinsurers, but only if they are prepared to knuckle down for the long haul, demonstrate their commitment to the region and take a flexible approach to addressing client needs. Bermuda:Re+ILS reports. 22 October 2014
ILS
Overall, 72 percent of outstanding cat bond principal is exposed to US hurricane risk, and 48 percent to US earthquake risk. But does a large industry loss necessarily translate to large losses for investors? Rhodri Lane and Adil Imani give their view. 21 October 2014
ILS
In what is a very competitive environment, reinsurers are weighing their options—which include mergers and acquisitions and diversification. Bermuda:Re+ILS invited leaders from a number of Bermuda players to our annual Monte Carlo Reinsurance & ILS Round Table to debate the options available to reinsurers and describe how they see the future. 20 October 2014
News
The reinsurance industry is changing fast. Kathleen Reardon, CEO of Hamilton Re, believes this pace will only accelerate as it gets to grips with the potential of big data, as she told Bermuda:Re+ILS 20 October 2014
Re/insurance
Europe continues to present opportunities for Bermudan reinsurers, but only if they are prepared to knuckle down for the long haul, demonstrate their commitment to the region and take a flexible approach to addressing client needs. Bermuda:Re+ILS reports. 20 October 2014
Re/insurance
As competition and regulatory pressures change the industry, the financial officers of reinsurers have an increasingly important role to fulfil, as Derrick Irby, executive vice president & CFO of XL Group’s Reinsurance Operations, explains to Bermuda:Re+ILS. 20 October 2014
News
After a successful merger of Hiscox’s reinsurance operations, Jeremy Pinchin is settled in his role as CEO of Hiscox Re and is taking a cautious, strategic view of the future. He tells Bermuda:Re+ILS why Hiscox Re is in a strong position, despite being a ‘new’ player. 20 October 2014
Re/insurance
EY’s latest survey highlights continued success in operational cost reduction across the speciality insurance and reinsurance market. Pete Cangany, Chris Maiato and Craig Russell explained the remaining opportunities for cost reduction and containment to Bermuda:Re+ILS. 20 October 2014
Re/insurance
Australia and New Zealand are an attractive prospect for many Bermudan reinsurers seeking diversification—and despite the large losses of 2010 and 2011 they have remained committed to the region. Bermuda:Re+ILS finds out why. 20 October 2014
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