Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous
Greenpeace targets reinsurers at Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous
Protesters have disrupted the annual reinsurance meeting in Monte Carlo, pleading with the sector to stop coverage for deforestation and oil exploration in Congo.
Pool Re CEO predicts greater ILS diversification beyond US property-cat
Julian Enoizi, CEO of UK government-backed terrorism reinsurer Pool RE, has predicted that the insurance-linked securities market will diversify away from US property-catastrophe risks, into other “difficult to insure perils” such as terrorism.
European reinsurers well-placed to absorb cat losses and take advantage of continued price increases: Fitch
The big four European reinsurers are well capitalised to absorb catastrophe losses and build on pricing increases that are expected to continue into next year, Fitch Ratings has said.
Analysis: Hurricane harm
Hurricane season has caused devastation across the Atlantic but, despite the human death toll, the impact on reinsurers is likely to be limited
C-Suite – Broker: Finding our digital feet
It always surprises me that in this modern age of tablets, smartphones and instant data, the full force and considerable benefits of the technological age still hasn’t hit Lloyd’s of London.
Reinsurance Rendezvous Preview: The full Monte
Key figures from the world of reinsurance give Post the rundown on the state of the sector and the issues likely to top the agenda at this year’s Reinsurance Rendezvous in Monte Carlo
Capital influx could displace traditional equity capital - Willis Re
The influx of third-party capital into the reinsurance market may displace up to $40bn (£25.5bn) of traditional equity capital, which could either be returned to shareholders or redeployed elsewhere in the reinsurance market, according to Willis Re.
Xchanging looks to grow US presence
Technology business Xchanging is looking to grow its presence in the US, executive director Adrian Guttridge has revealed.
Alternative capital is major talking point ahead of Monte-Carlo
The impact of alternative capital on reinsurance pricing is set to be a major talking point at the Monte Carlo Ren-dez-vous according to Moody’s.
Poor data quality and modelling tools make emerging markets risky
Reinsurers pursuing growth in emerging markets must be alert to the unique challenges these countries present, Guy Carpenter has warned.
More than $3.5bn Perils-based limits at risk
Perils AG has hailed the success of its industry loss index service, with the firm’s head of products describing it as “the industry loss trigger of choice” for transferring European storm risk to reinsurers and capital markets.
GCC reinsurance markets to see price improvements
The outlook for reinsurance markets in the Gulf region remains positive, according to the third Gulf Cooperation Council Reinsurance Barometer published today.
Reinsurance market is united, says Guy Carpenter
Guy Carpenter & Company has praised the reinsurance industry for "coming of age" and finally "converging".
Profitable growth still possible, says Guy Carpenter
Reinsurers should still be targeting profitable growth, despite challenging market conditions, broker Guy Carpenter said in a Monte Carlo press briefing on Sunday.
Hannover Re looks forward to Jan renewals
Hannover Re is "looking ahead with confidence" to the 1 January treaty renewals after being upgraded from A to A+ by AM Best.
Monte Carlo preview: The calm after the storm
With 2011 rocked by political uprisings and catastrophes, delegates at the Monte Carlo Rendez-vous had much to discuss. However, a year later, with the market beginning to settle, what will be on the agenda?
Monte Carlo preview: The calm after the storm
With 2011 rocked by political uprisings and catastrophes, delegates at the Monte Carlo Rendez-vous had much to discuss. However, a year later, with the market beginning to settle, what will be on the agenda?
Credit pressures yet to trigger flight to quality among reinsurance cedants
Insurers are yet to flock towards the highest rated reinsurers despite challenges facing the reinsurance industry, according to Standard & Poor's.
Reinsurer capital tops $480bn, says Aon Benfield
The broker estimates that total capital for the global reinsurance industry reached record levels at the end of June 2012.
Spotlight On Technology: The age of uncertainty
With conventional wisdom being challenged in recent years, clarity over what models can and cannot do is urgently needed.
Guest blog: Market cycles, cost of reinsurance and the Middle East
In the course of the year, concerns over the rising cost of regulation with impending Solvency II have been heard, even by Ferma’s Peter Von Dekker, as a cost that is ultimately likely to be absorbed by consumers.