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Downgrades Possible as P/C Reserve Releases Continue: S&P

The industry has been giving away precious capital. Read More...

Nationwide to Stop Writing Direct California Quake

The insurer will be hit with surcharge in order to make the switch to CEA. Read More...

Paper Questions U.S. Coastal Property Insurance Sustainability

An academic view of coastal markets does not bode well. Read More...

Examiner Questions Lehman Reinsurance Play

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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Moody's Lowers CEA Credit Outlook

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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Audit Faults Louisiana Citizens' Reserving

An audit of Louisiana’s insurer of last resort goes to the heart of its reserving. Management cries foul.
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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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After a Difficult 2009, Bermuda Looks Towards New Year and ILS

Trading value and share are off by nearly half, but cat bonds are seen as savior. Read More...

Bermuda Stock Exchange Makes Push for ILS Listings

The island nation is looking to leverage new regulatory changes. Read More...

Carrier Solvency Becoming a Bigger Life Settlement Risk

The solvency of the life insurance industry is perhaps the least-understood and most-pernicious risk for the settlement industry, professionals say. Read More...

Cat Bonds May Favor Caymans

While Bermuda’s new supervisory scheme gains attention, Cayman’s cat bond track record will be difficult to overcome. Side cars may be a better bet for Bermuda.
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P/C Pros Defend Bermuda’s Domicile Dominance

Concern over the future of the insurance haven are misplaced. Professionals argue the island is well positioned despite well publicized tax flaps and defections. Read More...

Captives Remain Market Choice for Terror Cover

As long as TRIA remains in tact, domestic captives are the vehicle of choice for terrorism cover. But NBCR remains elusive for many. Read More...

Cat Risk at Center of Offshore Tax Debate

Changes in the deductibility of foreign affiliated reinsurance could alter the playing field in transferring U.S. catastrophe risk.
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State Lawmakers Move Ahead with Cat Finance Proposal

Industry reps argue the focus on historical losses is flawed. Plus, the public cat model bill pegged at $15 million. Read More...

P/C Insurers Fighting to Keep Fixed-Income “Available for Sale”

Accounting changes could mean major headaches for international insurers. Read More...

TRIA Rollback Ups Industry Threat Level

The new U.S. federal budget calls for slashing the $100 billion government-provided backstop for terrorism insurance, surprising many in the property/casualty industry who thought the subsidy was safe from tinkering until 2014.
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AIG, Danny Pang and Due Diligence

The troubles of a high profile investor and the first successful large securitization both point to the need for increased due diligence in life settlements.
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Connecticut Ponders Cat Fund

Another coastal state is pondering the future of insuring catastrophe risk. Read More...

Texas Looks to Broaden Cat Fund Into ILS

New legislation would free the board to consider capital markets options. Read More...

States Consider South Carolina Incentive-Based Disaster Model

Tax incentives, savings accounts may be pushed in coastal cat states. Read More...

State Lawmakers Get Cat Model Update

Government officials move ahead with study over industry objections. Read More...

Australian Bushfires May Force Rethink on Prevention

Local insurers will handle the losses but prevention practices may change. Read More...

New President, New Challenges for Risk Transfer

Inauguration day could be the start of major legislative and regulatory changes for U.S.-based alternative strategies. Read More...
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