The U.S. reinsurance market is very healthy. That according to Frank Nutter, President of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA). Mr. Nutter says capital positions have been “strong and growing” thanks, in part to alternative capital vehicles. Market conditions are “very competitive” due to the amount of supply outpacing demand. Catastrophe losses continue to be a challenge, a threat, for …

Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) president Frank Nutter comments on the evolution of the “blended model” in reinsurance with alternative capital contributing to the way reinsurance provides capacity to insurance companies, not just in the catastrophe area. He sees reinsurance companies diversifying into the insurance business, viewing capital markets as “largely competitive…and complementary.” Mr. Nutter admits that reinsurers have struggled …

Frank Nutter, President of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), says the reinsurance market has not changed much in previous years.  “Capacity exceeds demand…It’s a buyer’s market.” Reinsurance brokers report that the “rate threshold” has not been reached as of January, and probably won’t be for the foreseeable future. He believes that even a major catastrophe probably would not likely …

WRIN.tv speaks with Frank Nutter, President and CEO of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), about the state of the reinsurance market, capital growth, a US/EU covered agreement, and growth. According to Mr. Nutter, the market remains highly competitive. Capacity and capital increased in 2016, which contributed to rates being flat to down – a good thing for buyers. Capital …

On the Road at the Joint Industry Forum in New York, WRIN.tv asked several insurance trade association executives to consider the impact of the new Trump Administration on various sectors of the insurance industry. Here, we share the hopes, concerns and expectations of: Michael Morrissey, President & Chief Executive Officer of the International Insurance Society (IIS) David Sampson, President and …

In this edition of WRIN.tv’s Reinsurance Today, host Frank Nutter, President of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), welcomes Mr. John Bender CEO of Allied World Re to discuss opportunities in the reinsurance market, including emerging risks such as cyber and “green technologies, alternative capital and Asia. “On the insured level, there are a number of opportunities for growth and …

Frank Nutter, President of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), joins World Risk and Insurance News (WRIN.tv) to discuss developments in the U.S. reinsurance market. Key topics include: RAA President sees Alternative Capital as competitive and complementary Hope for FIO’s involvement in “covered agreements” for reinsurance in 2015 Will international capital standards recognize “sound” U.S. system? 2015 could see Corporate …

Growth is a problem in the reinsurance sector”, according to Frank Nutter, President of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA). Growth in the U.S. would to include new market opportunities. Companies are looking at diversifying and going into geographic areas, and new products such as cyber risk, business interruption, or supply chain risk. The privatization of the National Flood Insurance …

Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) President Frank Nutter speaks with WRIN.tv about the alternative capital that is converging on the reinsurance sector. According to Mr. Nutter, most companies have a “Converged capital approach, or utilize capital.” He says “alternative capital is both competitive and complementary.” He believes it delivers more capital resources to reinsurers and appears to be a permanent …