The lure of rated paper
A year ago, there were rumours that some ILS funds were mulling launching rated carriers. Now, a number are openly discussing how this would work with regulators and investors. Bermuda:Re+ILS examines the drivers behind what appears to be a potential game-changer for the ILS sector—and why Bermuda could take centre-stage.
Global reinsurance: fighting the last war
Robert DeRose and Scott Mangan of AM Best look at what reinsurers need to concentrate on—and what they need to avoid—as they review recent events.
Training the future
In our September issue we examined the importance of recruitment and training for the risk transfer sector in Bermuda. Continuing that theme, Bermuda:Re+ILS now explores the strategies of two more companies in this sphere: Validus Re and AXIS Capital.
Substance abuse
The EU’s rules around economic substance could eventually benefit Bermuda, as companies home in on its robust infrastructure and depth of talent and expertise. Bermuda:Re+ILS reports.
The road ahead for Bermuda
A burgeoning life reinsurance market and the anticipated upward trajectory for ILS are two of the biggest potential growth areas for Bermuda, while cyber risk remains both an opportunity and a challenge. PwC’s Arthur Wightman and Andy Moore discussed with Bermuda:Re+ILS what might be influencing Bermuda as it heads into 2020.
Towards a more sustainable Bermuda
Chris Bonard of Ed Broking Bermuda takes a look at Bermuda’s place in the financial world—and what it can do to cement that place still further.
Five inspirational leaders
Bermuda:Re+ILS brings you the second instalment of its Bermuda’s Risk Transfer Hall of Fame—in every issue we profile five individuals who have contributed significantly to Bermuda’s journey as a global risk transfer hub.
Homing in on government de-risking opportunities
As AXA XL moves forward with a new operational structure, it is also eyeing opportunities to grow and make a wider difference. Charles Cooper discusses with Bermuda:Re+ILS the opportunities available to help close the protection gap and why life is better for XL Group with its new parent.
AXIS eyes top 10 spot
After a period of refocusing and realignment, AXIS is ready to thrive and claim a top 10 spot in the reinsurance market, senior executives Albert Benchimol and Steve Arora tell Bermuda:Re+ILS.
A different world
Steven Rance, managing partner–mortgage indemnity reinsurance, and Freddie Scarratt, account executive–mortgage indemnity reinsurance at Capsicum Re, discuss the ins and outs of the mortgage indemnity reinsurance market with Bermuda:Re+ILS.
