The influx of alternative capital will encourage creativity and innovation, however, the industry must remain disciplined says Kathleen Faries from Tokio Solution Management (TSM). 9 September 2013
One of the hottest topics at Monte Carlo this year will undoubtedly be the growing influx of third party capital into the collateralised reinsurance market and the many challenges this presents for traditional reinsurers. 8 September 2013
As Hiscox moves its reinsurance operations under a single banner – Hiscox Re – the company continues to realise the value of both a Bermuda and Lloyd’s platform, its CEO says. 8 September 2013
Re/insurers have been unfairly lumped in with more risky institutions following the financial crisis and are now suffering their attentions in the form of convergence capital. These are challenging times for the sector. 7 September 2013
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
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
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
Pricing is low, exposure is high and losses are few and far between. Are the accidents and groundings splashed across the newspapers in recent months shaking aviation reinsurance out of profitability? 4 September 2013
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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