William Fischer at AXIS Capital, addresses the demands of a soft market, prospects for diversification and mergers and acquisitions, and the move towards a more process-driven reinsurance sector. 1 June 2011
Despite the impact of international cat events, until the pain is felt in the heartland of the US, little will turn the market, argues Roger Crombie. 1 June 2011
US property cat pricing has finally reached a turn, with events in the first quarter, a tightening retro market and changes to RMS’s cat model acting as significant upward drivers on rates. 1 June 2011
With three major cat events following in quick succession, the reinsurance industry examines the perils of a
troubled first quarter, raising questions about the implications of events. 1 June 2011
Bermuda Re surveys the current state of workers’ compensation lines and finds that after a difficult few years, the outlook for 2011 remains mixed. 1 February 2011
Following Florida’s decision to ease collateral limits for foreign reinsurers back in February of 2010, New York State has followed suit, with similar reduced requirements coming into force on January 1, 2011. 1 February 2011
Enterprise risk management has gained increasing prominence in recent months. Industry experts address its strengthened role in the day-to-day operations of reinsurers. 1 February 2011
Kevin O’Donnell, executive vice president and global chief underwriting officer at RenaissanceRe Holdings, talks about the underwriting role and the need for conservative engagement in the current soft environment. 1 February 2011
Bermuda Re talks with a host of reinsurers and industry experts about how Bermuda-based players can exploit a presence in Switzerland to develop their European business. 1 February 2011
