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First-half catastrophe losses $21bn says Swiss Re
27 August 2014Lower than 10-year average
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Validation and adjustment of assumptions in catastrophe models
21 August 2014With the industry no closer to standardised benchmarks, companies will need to compare their own data and analysis with available commercial offerings to ascertain reasonable model uncertainty, argues Guillermo Franco
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IERM Comment: Mixed messages
21 August 2014The rating agencies are sending out confusing signals for the reinsurance market
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Fitch upgrades Hannover Re to AA-
21 August 2014Cites strong risk-adjusted capitalisation
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Swiss Re has increased exposure to single losses
21 August 2014Fitch revises financial strength outlook to positive
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Singapore growing fast but short of 'critical mass'
20 August 2014Model use and improved data quality highlighted
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AM Best goes negative on reinsurance sector
19 August 2014Cites poor investment yields and lower underwriting margins
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QBE unveils drastic capital overhaul
19 August 2014Seeks to raise $750m through share placement
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Amlin's excess capital spikes on debt repayment
18 August 2014Significant increase in large catastrophe losses
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S&P issues reinsurance rating warning
18 August 2014Questions sustainability of capital cushion