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Adapting to change

Re/insurers will need to pay increasingly close attention to their investment strategies in the face of changing economic conditions as the symptoms of the financial collapse abate, says Patrick Liedtke.   15 October 2013

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Consistency and scale

Jed Rhoads opens up about Markel’s high profile acquisition of Alterra in the first half of 2013. Now, balanced between Virginia and Bermuda, he finally feels at home.   15 October 2013

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ILS heavy-weights eagerly anticipating Convergence 2013

Bermuda’s Convergence 2013 event, which will take place on 13 and 14 November, reflects growing interest in the potential of convergence capital to change the reinsurance landscape.   15 October 2013

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Hoshina to remain in Bermuda as TMR redomiciles to Switzerland

Tokio Millennium Re has completed its redomestication to Switzerland following approval from the Swiss regulator, in a move that forms part of the reinsurer’s long-term strategic ambitions.   15 October 2013

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R&Q acquires FAIR from Validus

Bermuda-domiciled R&Q has acquired Cypriot re/insurer, FAIR from Validus for $24.1 million in its biggest deal in five years. FAIR has been in run-off since 2010.   15 October 2013

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An emerging opportunity

The hunt for yield has left few stones unturned. Richard Garland addresses the opportunities inherent in emerging market debt.   14 October 2013

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The shape of things to come

There isn’t much Don Kramer hasn’t seen or experienced when it comes to reinsurance. His move into the ILS space therefore signals an important departure from his roots. Here, he discusses his new focus on the ILS space with Bermuda:Re.   14 October 2013

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Into the main tent

Convergence capital proved the talking point at this year’s Rendez-Vous. Bermuda:Re brought together key figures from the Bermuda market to debate its implications for the sector.   14 October 2013

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A record year nears

Paul Schultz of Aon Benfield Securities outlines the state of play of the ILS market and finds that 2013 looks on track to be a record year.   14 October 2013

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Convergence capital: no passing fad

Prospects for ILS were the major topic of conversation in Monte Carlo as sponsors and investors debated how to sustain growth and address increasing pressure on pricing and supply. Bermuda:Re spoke to Arthur Wightman of PwC about the mood in the market and its growth potential.   14 October 2013

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