Reinsurance Capital Markets

May 20, 2012

Reinsurance / Capital Markets

For some, reinsurance is simply insurance for insurance companies. For those involved in this often complex transaction, it can be a sophisticated form of capital that is surrounded by deep analytics and broad services that help insurance and reinsurance companies manage risk and the overall cost of capital. The ability to better model and index risk has also spawned alternative ways to transfer risk into the capital markets. WRIN follows trends in reinsurance and capital markets, reporting on treaty, facultative and retrocessional reinsurance, financial reinsurance, risk and capital modeling, catastrophe bonds, industry loss warranties, insurance linked securities and other financial arrangements.

Reinsurance/Capital Videos

World Risk and Insurance News - May 17, 2012.

J.P. Morgan’s Chairman faces shareholders…and a federal investigation; Dr. Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute Watch more

Comments(0) 17 May 2012

Lloyd’s launches its Vision 2025.

In a ceremony at Lloyd’s, the market launches its VISION 2025. Lloyd’s Chairman John Nelson and CEO Richard Ward Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - May 15, 2012.

Fallout from JP Morgan's $2B loss; UK lobbies EU to delay Iran oil ban; Aviva’s future; Zurich UK and Beazley financials, and a candid talk with BIBA CEO, Eric Galbraith. Watch more

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UK diplomats lobby EU on Iran sanctions.

UK pushes the European Union to postpone a ban on insurance for tankers carrying Iranian oil. Watch more

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Fallout from JP Morgan's $2B loss.

JPMorgan's $2 billion loss on credit default swaps results in downgrades from Fitch and S&P, and the departure of senior investment managers. Watch more

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London Market Report: Aviva, Zurich UK & Beazley.

After a shareholder revolt pushed Aviva's CEO to resign, many are speculating over Aviva’s next move, and who lead the firm going forward. Zurich’s UK and Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - May 10, 2012.

The Shareholder Spring claims Aviva CEO; AIG reduces government debt; Aon discusses alternative risk management, and A.M. Best reviews the reinsurance market. Watch more

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Aon discusses alternative risk management.

Carol Murphy, a leader in Aon’s National Casualty Operations discusses trends in the risk transfer market, including risk retention, credit risk and risk financing. Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - May 8, 2012.

European's elections; Spain's recession; Risk management key to urban resilience in Asia, and XL in the UK introduces new multi-line commercial product. Watch more

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European Elections, a Spanish recession, and commentary by European Central Bank President

Poor economic conditions in Europe led to major changes in political power following European elections. Some EU leaders are concerned that Watch more

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Asian Development Bank: Managing risk key to urban resilience.

The Asian Development Bank held its Annual Meeting of its Board of Governors. Among the key issues discussed…the global economy Watch more

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RIMS '12 Debrief…Wendy Peters, Willis

Wendy Peters, Terrorism Insurance Practice Leader at Willis, discusses the current status of TRIA, cyber terrorism, modeling, terror pools and captives. Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 12, 2012.

Reinsurance rates rise at April 1; the ILO reports on Microinsurance; a RIMS Board member on the role of today's risk manager Watch more

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Reinsurance rates rise at April 1, 2012.

Guy Carpenter and Willis Re report on reinsurance renewals at April 1. Guy Carpenter says reinsurers have sufficient capital Watch more

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ILO releases compendium on Microinsurance

The International Labour Organization (ILO) releases its second Compendium on Microinsurance. Craig Churchill, the Team Leader for Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 10, 2012.

Tornadoes rip through Texas; Aon Benfield recaps Global Cats; Russia to accept more foreign investment in insurance, and RIMS looks ahead to annual conference. Watch more

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Aon Benfield reports early high losses from convective storms.

Aon Benfield released its Global Catastrophe Recap report. Steve Jakubowski, Watch more

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RIMS looks ahead to its annual risk management conference.

WRIN.tv speaks with Mary Roth, Executive Director of the Risk and Insurance Management Society Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 5, 2012.

Conning says 2011 M&A activity was up; PwC says activity was flat; Guy Carpenter says 2012 deals will be smaller, and a look at the upcoming RIMS conference. Watch more

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Conning report says M&A activity was up in 2011.

According to Conning, mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. insurance market gained momentum in 2011, increasing in virtually every segment of the industry. Watch more

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PwC says M&A activity was flat, while deal values were up.

According to PwC, the number of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector was flat in 2011, though deal values were up over 2010. Watch more

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Guy Carpenter says 2012 deals will be smaller

Guy Carpenter says M&A activity in 2012 focused on small and mid-sized deals in the $1 billion to $3 billion range. Guy Carpenter also lays out the Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 3, 2012.

U.S. Supreme Court decides fate of Affordable Care Act; UK Supreme Court sides with mesothelioma patients Watch more

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UK Supreme Court sides with mesothelioma patients

The UK Supreme Court ruled on payment of employers’ liability claims to workers who have fallen ill with Watch more

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Lloyd's posts second worst year ever for 2011

Lloyd's posted its second worst year ever due in part to major cat losses. Looking ahead, Lloyds' Chairman Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - March 29, 2012.

CIAA reveals FSA fines; Allianz on 2012; Accenture and A.M. Best look at Microinsurance….and a new Legislative Brief on Policy Interpretation. Watch more

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The CIAA reveals FSA fines in the UK.

The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors assesses the cost of FSA fines levied Watch more

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Accenture looks at growth opportunities in Microinsurance.

A paper published by Accenture assesses opportunities in Microinsurance, where Watch more

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Andrea Keenan from A.M. Best discusses her report on Microinsurance.

Andrea Keenan from A.M. Best authored a report on Microinsurance market. Here she Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - March 27, 2012.

Iran oil sanctions eased; New Solvency II capital requirements Watch more

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European Parliament approves Solvency II new capital.

New Solvency II capital requirements are welcomed by insurance companies. Watch more

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EXCLUSIVE London Market Report: Part 2 of WRIN.tv's interview with David Ruffley MP.

In the second part of Elliot Lane’s Exclusive interview with David Ruffley, the Senior Member of the Treasury Select Committee Watch more

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International News: India Economic Survey stirs fear of contagion between insurance and banking sectors.

The annual Economic Survey of India by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee reveals linkages between the insurance Watch more

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International News: EC defends Solvency II; lawmakers amend capital requirements; Hannover Re prepares for January 2013.

European Commission defends Solvency II in the wake of threats of relocation by Prudential in the UK Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - March 20, 2012

An EXCLUSIVE Interview with UK's David Ruffley MP; EU debates sanctions on Iran oil, IMF bails out Greece, Legislative Brief on Tort Reform. Watch more

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EXCLUSIVE London Market Report: An interview with David Ruffley MP

Elliot Lane interviews David Ruffley, Senior Member of the Treasury Select Committee in UK’s Parliament. Watch more

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International News: EU debates insurance ban on Iranian oil.

EU diplomats debate whether some insurers should be exempt from sanctions placed on deals with Iranian oil shipments Watch more

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International News: IMF bails out Greece/New EU economic figures.

The International Monetary Fund approves its contribution to the latest Greek bailout package, while Eurostat Watch more

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U.S. tornadoes; Australian floods; QBE "Re"; A.M. Best on hedge funds in reinsurance; Investigations over UK’s Equity Red Star; Legislative Brief on Tort Liability

U.S. tornadoes; Australian floods; QBE "Re"; A.M. Best on hedge funds in reinsurance; Investigations over UK’s Watch more

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International News: U.S. Tornado losses hit (re)insurers.

Eqecat estimates losses from over 270 tornadoes in the U.S. YTD in 2012. The Association of Bermuda Insurers Watch more

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International News: Australian flood waters, and losses, keep rising.

Major losses from flooding continue in New South Wales and Victoria, following Queensland floods in January Watch more

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Reinsurance Report: A.M. Best looks at hedge funds in reinsurance

As part of its new First Monday series, A.M. Best reviews hedge fund-backed reinsurance. Watch more

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London Market Report: UK's AADB investigates members over Equity Red Star

UK accountancy regulator, AADB, probes four members over advice and counsel provided to Equity Red Star, the Lloyd’s Syndicate. Watch more

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International News: QBE consolidating reinsurance as QBE Re.

QBE is consolidating its reinsurance operations under a single management team and a unified brand. Watch more

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Greek Debt Swap, Iranian Sanctions, and the impact on Petrochemical firms and P&I, Cameron critical of Solvency II, Legislative Brief on the US Affordable Care Act

Greek Debt Swap, Iranian Sanctions, and the impact on Petrochemical firms and P&I, Cameron critical of Solvency II, Watch more

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International News: Iranian trade sanctions affect insurers.

Global insurers get caught up in new US trade sanctions on Iran. Watch more

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International News: S&P on sanctions, petrochemical firms and P&I.

S&P on impact of sanctions on petrochemical firms and protection and indemnity insurance. Watch more

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London Market Report: UK's Prime Minister criticizes Solvency II.

Prime Minster David Cameron criticizes Solvency II for endangering the insurance industry in the UK. Watch more

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Legislative Brief: Professor Mazzone on the industry’s reaction to the U.S. Affordable Healthcare Act.

In part 4 of WRIN.tv's interview with prominent constitutional scholar, Professor Jason Mazzone Watch more

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WRIN.tv Viewer Poll: Viewer feelings about economic conditions.

WRIN.tv Viewer Poll: How do you feel about economic conditions in the coming year? Most appear to be optimistic. Watch more

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Financial Report

Brian Scott-Smith reports from the Nasdaq Market Site in New York for WRIN.tv, reporting on financial market performance, Watch more

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People in the News: Hiscox Retires

Robert Hiscox announces his retirement from Hiscox, the second largest Lloyd's insurer. Watch more

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Insights: Jacobson/Ward Study on Insurance Industry Employment

An Insurance Labor Market Study by The Jacobson Group and Ward Group is encouraging regarding employment Watch more

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International News: Greek Debt Downgrades & Credit Swaps

A look at Greek Debt, including recent downgrades and a controversial ruling by the ISDA affecting Credit Swaps. Watch more

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Financial Report: 2011 Results from AIG; Swiss Re and RSA.

American International Group reports profits for the second year in a row. Swiss Re results were affected by “an exceptional natural Watch more

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Insights: PwC’s David Law discusses 15th Global CEO Survey.

PwC’s Global Insurance Leader David Law discusses the results of PwC's 15th Global CEO Survey, which included input from 120 insurance CEOs. Watch more

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Financial Report: Warren Buffett letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.

Warren Buffett released his letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, dicussing 2011 financial results and succession plans. Watch more

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International News: President Obama’s 2013 budget and its impact on reinsurance premiums and tax havens like Bermuda.

President Obama’s 2013 budget proposal would affect deductions for reinsurance premiums, negatively impacting Bermuda reinsurers. Watch more

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International News: Cayman Islands Premier sparks war of words in Bermuda on Solvency II.

Cayman Island’s Premier McKeeva Bush comments on Bermuda prompts reaction and debate on in Bermuda between Shadow Finance Watch more

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Exclusive WRIN.tv Interview: Dr. Robert Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute on the global economy and his outlook for 2012.

Doctor Robert Hartwig, President and Economist at the Insurance Information Institute (III), is interviewed by Marisa Krystian Watch more

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Technology/Modeling Report: Adoption of Predictive Modeling

“Predictive Modeling” is proving its value among P&C insurers. A survey from Towers Watson looks at adoption of Predictive Modeling among Watch more

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BestDay on WRIN.tv…U.S. Economic Recovery

John Weber hosts a A.M. Best economists Jim Gillard and Nancy Snyder, who share their views on the potential for a sustained economic recovery Watch more

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International News: Greek Debt, Swiss Re on Earthquakes, ABI on UK flood, Fitch on EU Captives.

International News includes the Greek debt deal; a report from Swiss Re on earthquake losses and the underinsured Watch more

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BestDay on WRIN.tv…Solvency II Preparedness

John Weber hosts a special edition of BestDay on WRIN.tv, exploring the speculation of a delay in the implementation of Solvency II Watch more

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WRIN.tv Poll...Is your firm planning to add new hires in 2012?

World Risk and Insurance News reveals the results of its most recent viewer poll Watch more

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Top Story: The World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland and the 2012 Global Risk Report.

IIndustry leaders introduce the 2012 Global Risk Report at the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Watch more

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London Market Report…Robert Beckett, Chairman of Beckett Investment Management Group comments on economic and regulatory pressures on the London market.

Robert Beckett, Chairman of Beckett Investment Management Group and former National President of the Chartered Insurance Institute Watch more

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People in the News

People making News in the industry…Michel Liès succeed Stefan Lippe as Group CEO at Swiss Re Watch more

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WRIN.tv International News…Costa Concordia Sinks…Aon Moving... Liberty Syndicates Sponsors World Cup…

WRIN.tv reviews the impact of the sinking of Carnival Cruise Line's Costa Concordia Watch more

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Reinsurance Report: The Insurance Insider on Reinsurance Renewal at 1/1/12

Rebecca Bole, Publishing Editor for The Insurance Insider reports from London on 1/1 reinsurance renewals Watch more

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WRIN.tv Event Calendar - January 2012

Groups such as the ACLI, III, ICA, IAIR, AAPPO, NIIA, Asia Insurance Review and World Captive Forum are holding industry meetings Watch more

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2011 Year-end Review…Record Catastrophe Losses Affect Pricing in the Insurance and Reinsurance Market.

Video highlights of industry experts from Aon Benfield, Guy Carpenter, Insurance Information Institute Watch more

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WRIN.tv Poll: Biggest Challenge Facing the Property/Casualty Insurance Industry

Manoush Zomorodi, from World Risk and Insurance News, provides the results of a WRIN.tv Viewer Poll. Watch more

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2011 Year-end Review...The Global Economy and its Impact on Financial Performance in the Insurance Industry.

Video highlights of industry experts from Beecher Carlson, Guy Carpenter, Insurance Information Institute Watch more

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2011 Year-end Review…A Prospective Look at Growth and Opportunity in the Insurance Industry for 2012.

Video highlights of industry experts from A.M. Best, Aon Benfield, Goldberg Segalla, Guy Carpenter Watch more

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Rebecca Bole, Publishing Editor of The Insurance Insider, discusses issues affecting year-end reinsurance renewals.

Rebecca Bole, Publishing Editor at Insider Publishing, reports on accumulating flood losses in Thailand Watch more

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“BestDay on WRIN.tv”…An interview with James Gillard from A.M. Best.

BestDay Host John Weber speaks with senior managing economist James Gillard about a new report from A.M. Best on the Middle East and North Africa Watch more

Comments(0) 06 Dec 2011