News

ILS

ILS moves towards the mainstream

We discuss the development of the investment environment for insurance-linked securities with Kathleen Faries and Edwin Jordan at Tokio Millennium—with the two providing perspectives from an ILS market specialist.   1 October 2012

Re/insurance

Toothless to a fault

Global regulators were accused of having fallen asleep at the wheel during the recent financial meltdown. Solvency II forms part of Europe’s efforts to remedy matters, but Roger Crombie is far from convinced.   1 October 2012

Re/insurance

Approaching models with a healthy dose of scepticism

A healthy dose of scepticism of the monolithic validity of models and a realistic approach to risk-returns on investments are the order of the day, as Stuart Bridges of Hiscox explained to Bermuda Re.   1 October 2012

Re/insurance

Navigating a course between Europe and the US

Regulatory developments remain high on the agenda of many reinsurers. With Bermuda sitting mid-Atlantic, we examine European and US regulatory developments and their implications for the sector.   1 October 2012

News

Validus moves to acquire Flagstone Re

Validus Holdings has announced a merger with Flagstone Re. The combined company will retain the Validus name, headquarters and management team.   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

Re/insurance

The architecture of modern capital

Portable capital is becoming an increasingly prominent component of the cat reinsurance landscape. We examine its implications for the sector with members of the editorial board.   1 September 2012

Re/insurance

Another Bermuda launch

SAC Re is the latest Class 4 reinsurer to call Bermuda home. We spoke with the company’s CEO, Simon Burton about his ambitions and how he intends to differentiate SAC Re from the wider competition.   1 September 2012

Re/insurance

Notes on a scandal - workers comp

The financial crisis has had lasting implications for banks and their service providers, with events a significant test of professional liability coverage. Here, the challenges and opportunities of recent years are explored.   1 September 2012

Life

Schroders's considered approach

Paul Forshaw, head of insurance asset management at Schroders, talked to Bermuda Re about trends in the marketplace and Schroders’ ambitions.   1 September 2012

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