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RMS to phase out RiskLink in 2019
09 May 2013Cat modeller pushing new platform
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RMS opens platform to third-party cat modellers
09 May 2013Working with Eqecat, JBA and Aon Benfield, among others
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S&P publishes revised criteria for rating insurers
08 May 2013But few ratings expected to be affected
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Scor's Philippe Trainar: "implement Solvency II now, update later"
08 May 2013Eiopa's Solvency II preparation guidelines envisage implementing some elements of the legislation before others – a move, says Scor chief risk officer Philippe Trainar, that will undermine its effectiveness and add to the burden on insurers. He talks to Lorna Davies
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Towers Watson names EMEA risk consulting and software head
07 May 2013Michael Murphy replaces Martin Pike
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Re/insurers struggle to raise investment income
07 May 2013Underwriting performance drives improvement in first quarter results
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Perils expands cat loss database to cover Italian quake and flood
07 May 2013Estimates €1.24bn loss from last year's Emilia-Romagna earthquakes
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L&G eyes infrastructure investment
03 May 2013Insurer reports strong Q1 results
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RenRe's weather risk business returns to first quarter profit
03 May 2013Cold winter boosts result
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Generating return in a cold climate
03 May 2013Low interest rates are prompting insurers to look to further afield in their hunt for yield. For those with resources and dedication, two major areas of focus right now are corporate loans and infrastructure lending. But are these the assets of the future that many say they are? Sarfraz Thind reports