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2012
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Validus Renews $70M AlphaCat for Florida Risks

Jun/01/2012 03:54 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
The sidecar is the second vehicle to announce at the start of the 2012 hurricane season.
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Florida, Texas and North Carolina Remain Highest Hurricane Risk

Jun/01/2012 01:26 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms
But Colorado State researchers say individual state’s risk of hurricane remains below longer-term averages. Read More...
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Renaissance Re Hops Back Into Sidecar, Soaks-Up Florida Catastrophes

Jun/01/2012 10:54 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
Reinsurance sidecars continue a comeback. Read More...
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Global Earthquake Model Backs Asia-Pacific Hazard Scheme

Jun/01/2012 02:54 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
GEM says it’s “fully supportive” of the regional push.
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$200 Million Residential Re Catastrophe Bond Places

Jun/01/2012 01:51 AM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
The U.S. insurer continues its 15 year focus on catastrophe bonds. Read More...
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U.S. P/C Capital “Solid” for Hurricane Season, But Reserves Diminishing: S&P

May/30/2012 02:37 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
The industry can take a catastrophe hit, but the reserve lifeline is running out for commercial lines. Read More...
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EQECAT Ups Italian Quake Loss Estimate by 600%

May/30/2012 10:11 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The catastrophe modeler points to major aftershocks. Read More...
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Catastrophe Bond Mystic Re II Winds Down

May/29/2012 06:18 PM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
Mystic’s successor embraces an indemnity trigger. Read More...
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60,000 at Most Risk in New Italian Quake

May/29/2012 09:42 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The new quake comes a week after $100 million estimated insured loss in the same region.
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Munich Re Keeps Rating Despite Catastrophe Drag

May/25/2012 03:22 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
Weak P/C results have also weakened capital, Fitch says.
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Private Market, Florida Cat Fund Can Take Tepid Hurricane Season: Fitch

May/24/2012 04:57 PM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds | Reinsurance
Fitch says enough underwriting capacity exists for a mild tropical storm season. Read More...
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New Plea for Insurance-Linked Securities Volcker Exemption

May/24/2012 11:15 AM Filed in: Regulation
SIFMA digs in on ILS Volcker exemption. Read More...
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Massachusetts Defends Insurers’ $200M Tornado Response

May/23/2012 10:20 AM Filed in: Regulation
Over 98% of claims have been paid since last year’s storms. Read More...
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Zombie Catastrophe Bond Nelson Re Lives On

May/22/2012 04:59 PM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
Almost four years after the loss event Nelson Re continues to live. Read More...
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Agriculture, Commercial Losses Driving Italian Quake Claims

May/22/2012 07:59 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Parmesan production could be the center of the loss from Sunday’s earthquake.
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Validus Re CEO Resigns In Management Shake Up

May/22/2012 01:03 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
No successor has yet been name for Conan Ward.
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No Euro Windstorm “Silver Bullet” for Insurers: PERILS

May/21/2012 09:50 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The NOA Index is helpful but of limited use. Read More...
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Location, Limited Take-Up Will Curb Italian Quake Losses: AIR

May/20/2012 10:13 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Limited insurance means limited losses following Sunday’s earthquake in Italy.
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$2 Billion In Claims as Joplin Anniversary Approaches

May/18/2012 04:04 PM Filed in: Regulation
The one year anniversary also brings a claims deadline.
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CEA Primed for $300 Million More in Catastrophe Bonds

May/17/2012 07:35 PM Filed in: Catastrophe Bonds
The staff can now enter the market without waiting for board approval. Read More...
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Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa Focus of Tornado Losses: Modelers

Apr/16/2012 02:53 PM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Over 100 tornados were formed over the April 14 weekend. Read More...
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The Unbearable Lightness of Reinsurance ROE

Apr/11/2012 12:39 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
While capital may be stable, reinsurers continue to lose long-term profit ground. Read More...
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U.S. Cat Exposed Areas See Double-Digit Q1 Rate Increases: Marsh

Apr/10/2012 01:03 PM Filed in: Reinsurance | Modeling Firms
Overall, Marsh sees prices “firming.” Read More...
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Reinsurers’ Microinsurance “Reluctance” Changing

Apr/10/2012 10:21 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
A Munich Re report says that reinsurers are finding ways to make microinsurance profitable.
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Insured Losses Top $1B From U.S. Storms, Tornados: Aon Benfield

Apr/10/2012 09:09 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The U.S. took the insured loss lead in March. Read More...
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890 Million Urban Dwellers at Risk of Natural Disaster: UN

Apr/09/2012 07:28 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The increasing urban population is concentrating risk.
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Tornado Outbreak Possibly Biggest March Activity in 60 Years: RMS

Mar/05/2012 10:41 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
And the U.S. tornado season is just getting started. Read More...
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Thailand No Longer ‘Catastrophe Remote’: S&P

Feb/29/2012 02:48 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
Japanese carriers need to brace for a ratings downgrade.
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Assured Fund Resets Mortality, Cuts NAV

Feb/22/2012 11:19 AM Filed in: Life Structures
Investors in the fund face a significant impact. Read More...
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RMS Looks Beyond Catastrophe Risk to Trading Risk

Feb/21/2012 10:36 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
The new Miu pricing service is attempting new ground.
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Texas Windstorm Pool Looks for an Overhaul

Feb/21/2012 09:05 AM Filed in: Reinsurance | Regulation
TWIA may look to tap the private reinsurance markets as it faces new demand.
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U.S. Reinsurance Prices Jump at January Renwals

Jan/11/2012 11:12 AM Filed in: Reinsurance
The U.S. avoided a large hurricane and earthquake, but could not avoid price increases. Read More...
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Mississippi Ranks Last in Hurricane Building Code Adoption

Jan/10/2012 06:57 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms | Regulation
A new report places Mississippi at the bottom, while praising Florida’s efforts.
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Third Point Re Scores A- from A.M. Best

Jan/09/2012 02:14 PM Filed in: Reinsurance
The Bermudian startup will compete in already diffiicult market. Read More...
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Storm Clusters Will Bring Difficult Winter for Europe: RMS

Jan/09/2012 11:36 AM Filed in: Modeling Firms
Storm clusters are pounding the Continent. Read More...
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