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Run-off: when the stars align

The sale of run-off presents an attractive option for companies looking to streamline their balance sheets, reduce drag on capital and prepare for the impending Solvency II initiative. Bermuda Re explores the leading drivers of run-off.   14 October 2013

News

Givelet to lead new ACE environmental task force

Nicholas Givelet has been appointed risk engineer in its Continental Europe environmental insurance team as it continues to invest in building its environmental risk expertise.   10 October 2013

News

Evans to head international insurance platform

Endurance has appointed Graham Evans, formerly president of professional lines at Axis, to head a new international insurance platform offering multi-line capabilities. He will be based in London.   10 October 2013

News

NIIT: flexible modelling is the way forward

According to Ian Forwood of NIIT Technologies, flexibility that includes deterministic methods alongside traditional cat models is the way forward for the reinsurance industry.   10 October 2013

ILS

Schroders launches ILS fund; non-cat in the mix

Schroders has launched the Schroders Investment Fund Core Insurance Linked Securities fund, which will invest in a diversified portfolio of ILS.   10 October 2013

News

Tower strengthens loss reserves in response to actuarial questions

Bermuda-based Tower Group has substantially increased its loss reserves by $365 million in order to fill holes in its 2009 to 2011 accident year business.   9 October 2013

Re/insurance

Ironshore ramps up global terrorism capacity

Ironshore’s Lloyd’s syndicate, Pembroke, has increased its global terrorism and sabotage capacity to $300 million.   9 October 2013

Re/insurance

A (t)horny problem

By combining practical insurance coverage with an inspiring environmental program, Aon South Africa and ONE Financial Services have helped the Rhino Rescue Project protect almost 300 South African rhinos.   8 October 2013

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Is SAC Capital searching for a buyer for SAC Re?

Rumours are flying around regarding SAC Capital looking for a buyer for its Bermuda reinsurance business, SAC Re.   8 October 2013

News

Blue Capital prepares for IPO

Bermuda-based Blue Capital Re, which offers collateralised reinsurance in the property cat space, has registered its intent to make an IPO with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.   7 October 2013

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