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Convergence capital: a life beyond cat?

Beyond life, cat risk has received the near- undivided attention of convergence capacity. The potential to match convergence capital with more specialty risks is being considered.   7 September 2013

ILS

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?

Bermuda has been the jurisdiction of choice for many newly formed collateralised reinsurance and dedicated fund structures. As new investors and managers enter the ILS market, will the Island still be the favourite?   7 September 2013

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Convergence 2013: a meeting of the mind

Bermuda will play host to leading fi gures from the burgeoning convergence space this November, as thought leaders and dealmakers from the insurance, reinsurance and capital markets descend upon Hamilton to explore market trends and build contacts.   7 September 2013

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Sharpening the mind

Bermuda:Re spoke with leading figures from the market and asked their views on five key issues challenging the market from rising convergence capital to the value of emerging markets.   4 September 2013

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Leadership in adversity and opportunity

Bermuda:Re spoke with Jamie Veghte, who leads XL Group’s Reinsurance Operations, about how the reinsurer is positioning itself to leverage the potential of convergence capital and emerging markets.   4 September 2013

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An engine of innovation

Much is spoken about the need to encourage greater innovation in the sector. Convergence capital may just deliver some much-needed impetus.   4 September 2013

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AM Best: convergence capital could harm reinsurer reputations

Should the new capital prove skittish—making a swift departure from the market after a large loss—traditional underwriters may be left to face unhappy clients.   29 August 2013

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Apple co-founder to speak at Convergence 2013

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple turned global philanthropist, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker.   22 August 2013

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XL sharpens its focus on third party capital

XL and Stone Point have moved to establish a Bermuda-based ILS and convergence market investment manager.   31 July 2013

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ILS issuance may edge north of $7 billion this year

Non-life ILS issuance could yet exceed $7 billion for the year as interest in the convergence space is sustained, according to a report published by Willis Capital Markets and Advisory.   26 July 2013

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