Archive

  • First-half catastrophe losses $21bn says Swiss Re

    27 August 2014

    Lower than 10-year average

  • Validation and adjustment of assumptions in catastrophe models

    21 August 2014

    With 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

  • IERM Comment: Mixed messages

    21 August 2014

    The rating agencies are sending out confusing signals for the reinsurance market

  • Fitch upgrades Hannover Re to AA-

    21 August 2014

    Cites strong risk-adjusted capitalisation

  • Swiss Re has increased exposure to single losses

    21 August 2014

    Fitch revises financial strength outlook to positive

  • Singapore growing fast but short of 'critical mass'

    20 August 2014

    Model use and improved data quality highlighted

  • AM Best goes negative on reinsurance sector

    19 August 2014

    Cites poor investment yields and lower underwriting margins

  • QBE unveils drastic capital overhaul

    19 August 2014

    Seeks to raise $750m through share placement

  • Amlin's excess capital spikes on debt repayment

    18 August 2014

    Significant increase in large catastrophe losses

  • S&P issues reinsurance rating warning

    18 August 2014

    Questions sustainability of capital cushion