All Insurance News articles – Page 2
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FeaturesCaptives after the crisis
Captives proved their long-term importance as businesses held steady through the recession, writes Paul Allen. But Solvency II and other regulatory reforms could shake up its future
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FeaturesA group activity
A new healthcare law in the USA could spark the growth of employee benefit captives, says Helen Yates
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AnalysisA.M. Best downgrades BP’s captive
Guernsey based Jupiter downgraded to A (Excellent) with negative outlook
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InterviewsRethink and rebuild
As companies attempt to dust themselves down after the financial crisis, what role does risk management have in the recovery? Nathan Skinner puts the big questions to Zurich Financial Services’ group chief economist Daniel Hofmann
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FeaturesBreaking the deadlock
As M&A begins to pick up again, one firm is offering protection to both buyers and sellers
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InterviewsNo “significant impact” on rating of BP captive
Jupiter’s $6bn of reserves should absorb impact of Gulf oil rig accident, says AM Best
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Aon extends PCC to Isle of Man
Protected Cell Company offers an alternative to a stand-alone captive
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Lockton declares: “It’s a buyers market”
Capacity is high and prices remain soft, says broker
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Online onlyQIS5 capital requirements “radically reduced”
The calibration for standard formula capital requirements has been reduced from what CEIOPS proposed but it is still above QIS4
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InterviewsIRM and Norima team up
Norwegian risk association will promote IRM qualifications at a cheaper rate
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Online onlyRisk managers worried by impact of Solvency II
Insurers say they will have to raise premiums by 50% in some lines under new regime
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Online onlyAirline prices flying high
2009 one of the most expensive years for Airline insurers, says broker
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InterviewsContingents: What the ‘big three’ say
No return to contingent commissions StrategicRISK is told
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Online onlyChile earthquake among world’s most powerful
RMS says insurance penetration is high in Chile and losses are expected to rise
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Plumeri interview
Transcript of an interview StrategicRISK conducted with Willis chief Joe Plumeri
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Online onlyPlumeri urges “buyer revolt” on contingents
Willis chief tells StrategicRISK that buyers should drive contingents out of the industry by voting with their feet
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Online onlyInsurance does not give rise to systemic risk
Insurance has proved to be a source of stability during the financial crisis, claims Swiss think tank
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Online onlyChartis creates new captive group
Objective is to provide client's with a single point of contact for captive issues
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InterviewsRIMS dismayed at return to contingent commissions
New York’s Insurance Department has followed Illinois’ lead and reinstated contingent commissions. This is not in the best interest of consumers, said RIMS
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Competition helps buyers net better deals
Credit insurance bucks the trend of downward or flat pricing, says Marsh
