Regulation
Downgrades Possible as P/C Reserve Releases Continue: S&P
Jun/04/2010 08:48 AM
The industry has
been giving away precious capital.
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Nationwide to Stop Writing Direct California Quake
May/06/2010 02:56 PM
The insurer will
be hit with surcharge in order to make the switch
to CEA.
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Paper Questions U.S. Coastal Property Insurance Sustainability
Apr/27/2010 02:12 PM
An academic view
of coastal markets does not bode well.
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Examiner Questions Lehman Reinsurance Play
Mar/15/2010 09:21 AM
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
Mar/07/2010 11:27 PM
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
Jan/27/2010 01:49 PM
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
Jan/19/2010 10:27 AM
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
Jan/13/2010 08:39 AM
Trading value and
share are off by nearly half, but cat bonds are
seen as savior.
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Bermuda Stock Exchange Makes Push for ILS Listings
Dec/17/2009 09:11 AM
The island nation
is looking to leverage new regulatory
changes.
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Carrier Solvency Becoming a Bigger Life Settlement Risk
Nov/11/2009 11:00 AM
The solvency of
the life insurance industry is perhaps the
least-understood and most-pernicious risk for the
settlement industry, professionals say.
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Cat Bonds May Favor Caymans
Oct/07/2009 11:14 AM
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
Oct/05/2009 01:35 PM
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
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Captives Remain Market Choice for Terror Cover
Sep/11/2009 12:44 PM
As long as TRIA
remains in tact, domestic captives are the vehicle
of choice for terrorism cover. But NBCR remains
elusive for many. Read
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Cat Risk at Center of Offshore Tax Debate
Aug/03/2009 05:59 AM
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
Jul/16/2009 11:37 AM
Industry reps
argue the focus on historical losses is flawed.
Plus, the public cat model bill pegged at $15
million. Read
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P/C Insurers Fighting to Keep Fixed-Income “Available for Sale”
Jul/01/2009 09:04 AM
Accounting
changes could mean major headaches for
international insurers. Read
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TRIA Rollback Ups Industry Threat Level
May/12/2009 10:30 AM
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
Apr/17/2009 11:32 AM
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
Apr/03/2009 10:54 AM
Another coastal
state is pondering the future of insuring
catastrophe risk. Read
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Texas Looks to Broaden Cat Fund Into ILS
Mar/18/2009 11:46 AM
States Consider South Carolina Incentive-Based Disaster Model
Mar/03/2009 11:50 AM
Tax incentives,
savings accounts may be pushed in coastal cat
states.
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State Lawmakers Get Cat Model Update
Mar/02/2009 10:35 AM
Government officials
move ahead with study over industry
objections. Read
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Australian Bushfires May Force Rethink on Prevention
Feb/11/2009 08:35 AM
Local insurers
will handle the losses but prevention practices may
change. Read
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New President, New Challenges for Risk Transfer
Jan/20/2009 10:21 AM
Inauguration day
could be the start of major legislative and
regulatory changes for U.S.-based alternative
strategies. Read
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