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Re/insurance

A bitter-sweet memory: Hurricane Andrew

The clouds of Hurricane Andrew in 1992 had a silver lining for Bermuda. On its 20th anniversary it is clear how important the event was to the Island’s growing significance as a global re/insurance centre.   1 September 2012

Re/insurance

The shadow of past losses (marine)

Pricing on marine energy re/insurance remains unpredictable. Insurance and reinsurance rates appear often out of synch, while a consistent view of risk-weighted pricing remains elusive.   1 September 2012

Life

Seeking counsel (Cox Hallet Wilkinson)

Fielding questions posed by the in-house counsel of a Bermuda reinsurer, the team at Cox Hallett Wilkinson outlines its strengths in the fields of arbitration and law suits, M&A and corporate governance.   1 September 2012

Re/insurance

Bermuda and Lloyd's: enduring relations

Lloyd’s has been an invaluable partner to Bermuda re/insurers and its strategic ambitions look set to strengthen its position still further. Here, the international component of its vision is considered.   1 September 2012

Life

The Arab recoil

Rocked by civil strife and recently concluded and ongoing civil wars, the Middle East and North Africa continue to present unique challenges for those considering doing business in the region.   1 June 2012

Re/insurance

M&A and the pursuit of scale

Prospects for mergers and acquisitions in the coming months and the industry’s continuing pursuit of scale are discussed by members of Bermuda Re’s editorial board.   1 June 2012

Re/insurance

Third Point Re's different play

John Berger outlines new reinsurer Third Point Re’s game plan, a strategy that will draw upon his depth of underwriting experience and the investment expertise of New York hedge fund Third Point.   1 June 2012

Re/insurance

Regional rumblings, but opportunities abroad

There are abundant opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa. Energy and construction projects, demographic development and economic growth are generating considerable prospects for re/insurance.   1 June 2012

Re/insurance

Reinsurers and captives: a transparent approach

Matthew Pifer outlines how an open and frank relationship between reinsurers and captives can optimise their approach to claims handling.   1 June 2012

Life

Network Services and full-spectrum connectivity

Network services are an integral, and increasingly significant, component of international business communications. Here, the Bermuda Telephone Company outlines the strength of its offering.   1 June 2012

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