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Hedge funds bring risk and return to reinsurance business
24 June 2014Hedge funds are changing the nature of reinsurance. The heavy emphasis on investment returns might serve them well in declining reinsurance markets, but there are risks involved with this approach. Sarfraz Thind reports
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Validus buys Western World for $690m
24 June 2014Leverage will remain unchanged
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Perils increases windstorm Dirk loss estimate to €370m
23 June 2014Second upwards revision for European storm
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Travelers adds support to Tria extension
19 June 2014Legislators urged to act swiftly
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Aon Benfield launches cat bond facility
18 June 2014Allows for faster access to ILS markets for cedants
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Moody's warns over falling demand for non-cat reinsurance
18 June 2014Changes outlook for sector to negative
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Western and Central Europe hit by hail storms
16 June 2014Worst storms in Germany's Westphalia region for 20 years
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Balbinot to extend tenure at Insurance Europe
11 June 2014Generali's group CIO remains as president
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Swiss Re to acquire HSBC's UK pension book
11 June 2014Admin Re to take on 400,000 policies
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Fitch upgrades Lloyd's to AA-
10 June 2014Agency cites Solvency II preparedness as key factor