2010
With Model Set, CCRIF Looks Towards the Capital Markets
Jul/07/2010 11:28 AM Filed in: Reinsurance | Catastrophe Bonds
The Caribbean risk pool will be open to new risk transfer solutions following the completion of an internal model project. Read More...
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Reinsurers' Biggest Catastrophe May Be Lack of Catastrophes
Jul/07/2010 10:17 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
Gulf Oil Leads to Liability Clash: RMS
Jun/30/2010 01:02 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The Gulf of Mexico catastrophe highlights the need for better risk portfolio management, the modeler argues.
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Alex to Become Hurricane Today with a Dolly-Like Path
Jun/29/2010 10:46 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Alex is targeting a wide swath between central Mexico and Texas and its track and strength mimics a 2008 storm that caused $500 million in insured losses.
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Wall Street: Too Much Capital Draining P/C ROE
Jun/14/2010 09:22 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
"Chile is Chile"
Jun/11/2010 11:46 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
Despite increasing claims, losses from the Chilean earthquake may not harden the broader market.
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Downgrades Possible as P/C Reserve Releases Continue: S&P
Jun/04/2010 08:48 AM Filed in: Regulation
Flooding in Central Europe, China and U.S. Midwest Dominate May Cat Losses
Jun/03/2010 01:32 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms
"There May Not be Enough Capital to Go Around This Time"
Jun/01/2010 02:25 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
Reports from Moody's and Aon say that the P/C reinsurance industry remains dangerously close the the precipice going into the hurricane season. Read More...
Guy Carp: Florida Renewals Down, Longer-Term Trends Remain Unclear
Jun/01/2010 09:45 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
The Sunshine State may get a breather from reinsurance price increases but a state attempt at long-term stabilization falls short. Read More...
Swiss Re Cat Bond Index Reveals Healthy First Quarter
May/10/2010 11:07 AM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
Nationwide to Stop Writing Direct California Quake
May/06/2010 02:56 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms | Regulation
North Pacific Cyclone Season May Be Tame
May/05/2010 11:19 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Baja Quake Dominated April Nat Cat Losses
May/05/2010 06:43 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The Mexico tremblor caused over $300 million in insured losses. Asia suffered from violent storms and a China quake. Read More...
Paper Questions U.S. Coastal Property Insurance Sustainability
Apr/27/2010 02:12 PM Filed in: Reinsurance | Regulation
RIMS 2010: Solar Flare Can Cause Earth-Bound Disruptions
Apr/27/2010 10:16 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The ILS Glass Remains Half Full
Apr/25/2010 11:52 PM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
An Aon Benefield report argues that insurance-linked securities remained poised for a comeback despite a tepid start. Read More...
Key to Cat Bond, ILW Issuance in 2010: Rates and Spreads
Apr/13/2010 11:30 AM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
The cost of issuing a catastrophe bond or structuring an industry loss warranty is coming in line with traditional markets but it’s still not enough for real market growth, Guy Carpenter says. Read More...
Lack of Cat Losses Key to Reinsurers’ Flush of Capital
Apr/13/2010 10:29 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
The absence of a major natural catastrophe in 2009 helped the reinsurance industry recover its capital base. This year may not be so kind.
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Windstorm Losses Hitting French Insurers Hard
Apr/08/2010 04:38 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
EQECAT Database Change Part of Larger Re-Architecture Plan
Apr/08/2010 04:31 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The firm is in a two year process of rebuilding its core catastrophe model, including a new schema.
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Billions in Cat Losses Have Yet To Find Their Way Into Rates
Mar/31/2010 12:50 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
Willis Re says that reinsurers have experienced monumental quarterly losses but rates remain steady. Read More...
EQECAT Hires RMS Software Architect
Mar/30/2010 01:41 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Japanese P/C Industry Faces Growth Challenges: Moody’s
Mar/30/2010 01:17 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
Study Says Coastal Regions Have Billions at Risk From Storm Surge
Mar/30/2010 09:25 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Gulf of Mexico Wind Remains Energy Reinsurance Outlier
Mar/26/2010 11:22 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
Willis argues that despite increased capacity in the broader energy market the Gulf of Mexico remains problematic. Buyers chafe a new underwriting standards.
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AIR Offers Systems Update
Mar/24/2010 08:59 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
State Farm’s Merna Bond Keeps Indemnity, Starts Small
Mar/23/2010 04:46 PM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
Newton Re Bondholders Settle Lehman Swap Claim
Mar/23/2010 09:11 AM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
Both sides settle on $37 million to terminate the cat bond’s collateral contract. Read More...
S&P: Cat Losses Could Force Reinsurers Into the Capital Markets
Mar/22/2010 12:50 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
Reinsurers Fail to React to Secondary Peril Threat
Mar/22/2010 06:13 AM Filed in: Reinsurance | Modeling Firms
Examiner Questions Lehman Reinsurance Play
Mar/15/2010 09:21 AM Filed in: Regulation | Reinsurance
The defunct firm's stake in Wilton Re is only a footnote in the 2,220 page bankruptcy report, but the questions it raises could have broader implications for private equity investments in reinsurance.
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One Weekend’s Cat Losses Could Cost Partner Re $390 Million
Mar/09/2010 09:49 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
Moody's Lowers CEA Credit Outlook
Mar/07/2010 11:27 PM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds | Regulation
The ratings agency is concerned that the California Earthquake Authority's push to write more polices will hamper its claims-paying ability.
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Indian Government Calls for Catastrophe Bond Focus
Feb/26/2010 09:33 AM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
Madeira Flooding, Mudslides Cause Extensive Damage
Feb/22/2010 02:09 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Northeast Storms Await Cat Designation
Feb/22/2010 09:32 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Flat Roof Snow Loads are Primary Concern in East Coast Storm: AIR
Feb/10/2010 06:32 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Weather Models Key to Haiti Recovery Effort
Feb/10/2010 08:42 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
New models will be used to direct resettlement efforts prior to the critical hurricane season. Read More...
Academics Praise ILS Market Fundamentals but Raise Some Caution
Catastrophe bonds will become more important as reinsurance capital shrinks, but the market’s “underlying friction” remains. Life and longevity traders could be in store for a mortality spike. Read More...
Audit Faults Louisiana Citizens' Reserving
Jan/27/2010 01:49 PM Filed in: Regulation
An audit of Louisiana’s insurer of last resort goes to the heart of its reserving. Management cries foul.
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Does ILS Have a Transparency “Problem”?
Jan/26/2010 11:40 AM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
The shuttering of the online trading platform Myrias and its argument that the industry was “not ready for full transparency” is the latest salvo against the industry’s disclosure practices.
Professionals from Fermat Capital, Moody’s and Myrias discuss current problems and possible solutions.
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Professionals from Fermat Capital, Moody’s and Myrias discuss current problems and possible solutions.
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RMS Calls Criticism “A Fundamental Misunderstanding” of Cat Models
Jan/21/2010 02:03 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms
After a report calls short term hurricane models flawed, one firm says the criticism is itself faulty. Read More...
Cat Risk Limits Key to New Validus Bond Rating
Jan/21/2010 09:32 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
Following the acquisition of IPC, Validus will need close watch on its catastrophe exposure.
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Clark Says Hurricane Models Overestimated Losses
Jan/20/2010 08:58 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Capital Markets Leader Swiss Re Picks Retro Over Securitization
Jan/19/2010 01:31 PM Filed in: Life Structures
Despite being a capital markets leader, Swiss Re is transferring a chunk of its life business back into the reinsurance industry. Read More...
The $8 Million Question: Haiti and the Relevance of Catastrophe Pools
Some see the Haitian tragedy as proof that catastrophes pools in cooperation with the capital markets work and should be expanded.
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S&P Revives Cat Bond Rating Then Promptly Sends it to Default
Jan/14/2010 11:17 AM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
Haiti Quake Payout $8 Million, Limited Insurance and Poor Construction Are Key
Jan/13/2010 03:17 PM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds | Modeling Firms
Despite possible economic losses in the hundreds of millions, the local cat fund has limited exposure. Modelers point to multiple causes. Read More...
After a Difficult 2009, Bermuda Looks Towards New Year and ILS
Jan/13/2010 08:39 AM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds | Regulation
Trading value and share are off by nearly half, but cat bonds are seen as savior. Read More...
New Life Collateral Program “Rules Out” Cash
Jan/13/2010 06:39 AM Filed in: Life Structures
Karson Management says its new collateral program removes the investment risk from Triple X deal.
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Haitian Quake Could Mean “Significant Payout” From CCRIF
Jan/12/2010 07:04 PM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
Reserving, Yields Will Challenge P/C Earnings
Jan/04/2010 02:01 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
Despite a banner 2009, reinsurance profitability may become a scarce commodity in the new year.
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