PartnerRe’s ramped up its non-cat business in the fourth quarter of 2013, increasing net premiums written by 29 percent to $1.2 billion, as the company drives growth through new business segments. 4 February 2014
Eurekahedge’s latest index report has found that mixed ILS funds are outperforming those with a pure cat bond focus, thanks to higher yields on private ILS transactions. 4 February 2014
Insurance giants Allianz and Generali have finished their long-term drive to consolidate reinsurance buying at the group level, a move that is pushing down their reinsurance spend. 4 February 2014
Allied World Bermuda has expanded its already enlarged casualty team with the appointment Jason Pugi as vice president, general casualty, who joins from AIG. 3 February 2014
Reinsurers are increasingly ready to extend early quotes to clients with whom they are keen to build and maintain strong relationships, with more multi-year and aggregate structures apparent in the market. 3 February 2014
