"Chile is Chile"
Losses from the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Chile on February 27th will not change reinsurance rates on a
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Can Turning Up the "Volume" on Cat Bonds Create Transparency?
In an effort to address the transparency concerns of sponsors and investors, catastrophe bonds dealers are considering showing trading volume
New Catastrophe Bond Sponsors Mostly Absent in First Half of 2010
A relatively soft reinsurance cycle has kept new issuers from taking the plunge into catastrophe bonds despite the return of
Downgrades Possible as P/C Reserve Releases Continue: S&P
Standard & Poor’s is warning property and casualty insurers to pull back on reserve releases or they may face
Flooding in Central Europe, China and U.S. Midwest Dominate May Cat Losses
Heavy storms coupled with driving rain were responsible for billions in global catastrophe losses last month, according to the monthly
"There May Not be Enough Capital to Go Around This Time"
The property/casualty reinsurance market may be one large wind event away from a major shakeout. Reports issued today by
Guy Carp: Florida Renewals Down, Longer-Term Trends Remain Unclear
Florida carriers have seen reinsurance rates decline as much as 7 percent during the just completed renewal season but questions
Swiss Re Cat Bond Index Reveals Healthy First Quarter
The Swiss Re Global Cat Bond Index recorded a 3.4 percent return in the first quarter of 2010 despite
Nationwide to Stop Writing Direct California Quake
Nationwide Insurance will stop writing direct earthquake insurance in California next year and has applied to the California Earthquake Authority
North Pacific Cyclone Season May Be Tame
Tropical cyclone activity in the Western North Pacific region is likely to be at below-normal levels through the remainder
Baja Quake Dominated April Nat Cat Losses
A series of earthquakes occurred in Baja California — including a 7.4 magnitude event near Guadalupe Victoria, Mexico — was the
Paper Questions U.S. Coastal Property Insurance Sustainability
It will take several low loss years for property insurers to sustain profitability and even that will not guarantee the
