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Catlin has structured a $300 million cat bond, Galileo Re, which provides the re/insurer with fully collateralised coverage for named US storms, US and Canadian earthquakes and European windstorms for the coming three years. 5 November 2013
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The size of ILS transactions entering the market continues to grow, but the coupon rate for investors has declined as institutional players continue to increase their investment in cat risk. 5 November 2013
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Endurance’s new CEO, John Charman, has signalled his intent to shift the strategic focus of the re/insurer to a greater emphasis on primary lines. 5 November 2013
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According to statistics from the BMA, the 29 SPIs registered in 2013 have anticipated premiums of just under $970 million and will write more than $7 billion over the next five years. 5 November 2013
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However, Guy Carp predicts that the conditions are ripe for a broader reinsurance community to respond positively with innovative and customised solutions. 4 November 2013
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Hiscox increased its gross written premiums by 10.1 percent year-on-year to £1,370 million, driven by the strength of its insurance business. 4 November 2013
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Old, bespoke IT systems are costing the insurance industry a third to a half more than they should, with standardisation the key to driving down costs. 1 November 2013
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The influx of pension fund interest in property catastrophe risk will test the resolve of reinsurers as they head towards January 1 renewals, with conditions further exacerbated by meagre investment returns. 31 October 2013
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AM Best has highlighted improved operating performance and profitability, as well as the introduction of strengthened underwriting team, as being behind a positive revision to XL’s issuer credit rating and an affirmation of its A (Excellent) financial strength rating. 31 October 2013
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A ‘perfect storm’ in the business environment means that insurance asset management in North America is at an inflection point that presents a considerable learning opportunity, according to Nicholas Liolis. 31 October 2013
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