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CATCo launches fund focused on traditional reinsurance

Insurance investment manager, CATCo has launched Aquilo, a fund that will be the firm’s first pursuing a traditional reinsurance investment strategy.   17 March 2014

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Buffett has “almost eliminated” BH's US cat business

Speaking on US cable television station CNBC, Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has said that the company has “almost eliminated” its US catastrophe insurance business.   17 March 2014

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Cyber pricing tool promises to shake up market’s approach

Kalista Global is set to launch a cyber terrorism pricing product that will help the industry move away from an “esoteric” view of risk and towards an accurate and informed view of cyber exposure.   14 March 2014

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Convergence allocation a long-term diversification strategy

Research by PwC has found that investors in the convergence space are pursuing long-term diversification strategies, not simply reacting to reduced yields elsewhere.   13 March 2014

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Hedge fund-backed entrants head up BMA registrations

Bermuda welcomed six new insurance entities in February, with hedge fund-backed players Hyaline Re and Swan Re attracting considerable interest.   13 March 2014

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XL Life’s ratings affirmed by AM Best

Rating agency AM Best affirms the A- (Excellent) financial strength rating of Hamilton-based, XL Life, commending the firm’s capitalisation and its profitability in recent years, following past volatility.   13 March 2014

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Rates on California quake remain thin despite seismic activity

Rates for California earthquake coverage are placing pressure on risk adjusted returns for reinsurers operating in the state, in spite of recent seismic activity.   12 March 2014

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Insurers lower cost of capital tops benefits of current cycle

Insurance CFOs believe that the lower cost of capital afforded by alternative insurance options is the top benefit associated with the current soft market cycle, a survey conducted by Towers Watson has found.   12 March 2014

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McGavick: cyclical dynamics creating “a tale of two cities”

The dynamics of the cycle are establishing which re/insurers have the relationships and quality of underwriting to maintain lines and sustain relationships in spite of current conditions.   12 March 2014

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Willis Global appoints new director

Willis Global, the broker’s specialist brokerage and consulting service, has appointed Pietro Menghi as director of strategy and transformation.   12 March 2014

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