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Endurance welcomes global agriculture team

Endurance Specialty has announced it will draft in a team of executives from other companies to build a global agriculture reinsurance unit.   9 July 2014

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Grant Thornton: Solvency II still a major concern for insurers

A survey conducted by business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that only 6 percent of respondents believe the costs of Solvency II are 'reasonable'.   9 July 2014

ILS

Aon Benfield: Cat bond issuance hits record high

The ILS market saw previous records smashed as cedants secured $4.5 billion of catastrophe bond coverage in the second quarter of 2014.   9 July 2014

ILS

Eight first time sponsors enter ILS space in 2014

Eight first time sponsors entered the cat bond market this year, as the sector posted a first half year record for issuance, topping $5.7 billion in total capital.   9 July 2014

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Property cat: toughing it out

US property cat reinsurers are facing unprecedented conditions. Here, we explore the challenges and address how underwriters can differentiate their offering in a difficult cycle.   9 July 2014

ILS

Convergence: engage and differentiate

Convergence players are behind some of the competitive dynamics facing the industry, but also face many of its headwinds. Here, we address how such markets are differentiating their offering in the current difficult conditions.   9 July 2014

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MENA: lands of opportunity

For Bermudan re/insurers, the Middle Eastern market poses significant challenges and vast prospects. Despite remaining one of the world’s least developed markets, considerable growth there has been extensively implied, so Bermuda players are eager to maximise their gains in the region.   9 July 2014

ILS

Model sophistication

Catastrophe modelling firms are increasingly sophisticated stakeholders in the ILS space, driving innovation, diversification and a greater understanding of risk transactions.   9 July 2014

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Willis enhances client services with senior appointments

Willis has announced the appointment of David Martin to the newly-created role of global leader of placement.   8 July 2014

ILS

HSZ Group welcomes Kräuchi as new CEO

Stefan Kräuchi has been promoted within investment fund, HSZ Group, to CEO, partner and shareholder.   8 July 2014

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