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RSA shares fall after Irish investigation announced (updated)
11 November 2013The insurer's Irish CEO, CFO and claims director have been suspended
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Typhoon Haiyan's economic impact to outstrip insured loss
08 November 2013Low insurance penetration in the Philippines means insured losses will be low
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Will RMS(one) be the one?
01 November 2013The one system to manage all cat exposures and risks, that is. Early testers are enthusiastic, but RMS's claims for its new platform will take some time to assess, and the cost of using it could be a hindrance. Christopher Cundy reports
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St Jude could cost UK insurers £500m
29 October 2013Willis Re has estimated cost of claims
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St Jude storm hits largest exposure on UK insurers' books
28 October 2013But impact "not as bad" as 1987 or 1990 storms, says PwC
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Reinsurers and brokers steeled for "post-convergence" markets
10 September 2013The rise of alternative capital has been the talking point at this year's reinsurance Rendez-vous in Monte Carlo. The $45bn currently in play could double in next three years, but what will be the effect on pricing and how reinsurers and brokers operate? Christopher Cundy reports
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Rothesay Life completes £440m buy-out of InterContinental pension fund
03 September 2013Good time to proceed with deals, says PwC
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Insurers face "biggest ever" financial reporting change
21 June 2013Third draft of international standard on insurer accounting released
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Reporting is top concern in Solvency II preparation guidelines
12 June 2013Four consultants offer their thoughts on the most challenging aspects of the Solvency II preparation guidelines – and where insurers will be petitioning for change
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Actuaries' varying roles highlighted by Fulcher careers
28 May 2013Paul and Graham Fulcher between them have worked in life, general insurance, reinsurance and investment banking firms, evidence of the transferability of actuarial skills, as well as different career paths. But neither of the twins is a fan of Solvency II, as Chris Cundy finds out