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Global reinsurer capital hits record high

Reinsurer capital has reached a record high of $540 billion, according to the latest report by Aon Benfield, providing some indication of the competitive dynamics facing the sector.   14 April 2014

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ACE gets A++ (Superior) upgrade from AM Best

AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating of a host of ACE subsidiaries from A+ (Superior) to A++ (Superior), including ACE Bermuda Insurance, ACE Tempest Re and parent, ACE Tempest Life Reinsurance.   14 April 2014

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Bermuda markets establish Asian aviation consortium

Four Bermuda market participants have launched an aviation consortium based out of Lloyd’s Asia that will write aviation insurance and reinsurance for the Asia Pacific and Middle East.   11 April 2014

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Bi-partisan support extended to TRIA renewal

Bi-partisan support from the US Senate regarding the renewal of TRIA is encouraging and will likely help to deliver stability to the market and transfer terrorism risk away from taxpayers.   11 April 2014

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Guy Carp appoints head of Turkish operations

Guy Carpenter has appointed Okan Utkueri as managing director and head of the firm’s operations in Turkey.   10 April 2014

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Brazilian agriculture losses significant in 2014

Aon Benfield’s latest Impact Forecasting report has found that Brazilian agricultural losses accounted for around 20 percent of global quarter one losses from natural hazards in 2014.   10 April 2014

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Have the BRICS lost their allure?

Aon’s latest political risk report has found that the BRICS have grown increasingly risky for international business, with mounting concern over political violence, government interference and sovereign non-payment risk.   10 April 2014

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Watford Re: is Arch leading innovation in Bermuda?

New Bermuda-based reinsurer, Watford Re’s investment strategy will enable it to underwrite casualty business that would not normally make the cut at a traditional casualty reinsurer, as Arch lands another innovative first.   10 April 2014

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Fitch: April heralds tough mid-year renewal

Rates declined more steeply in April than many anticipated, with the US mid-year renewals anticipated to heap further pressure on the property catastrophe reinsurance market.   9 April 2014

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High-profile losses helping to drive cyber signings

Well-documented cyber breaches in the US and internationally are focusing minds and are helping underwriters increase and speed-up signings.   9 April 2014

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