Analysis – Page 18
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AnalysisRising temperature
From agricultural production to changes in the weather, most businesses will be exposed to climate change. But with its risks clouded by uncertainty, how do they reduce that exposure?
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AnalysisMunich RE posts profit for second quarter
The German reinsurer bounces back following heavy losses earlier in the year
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AnalysisEmerging markets turn inwards
Brazil’s protectionist policies could represent a worrying trend amongst key developing economies
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AnalysisTerrorism at historically high levels
The threat of terrorism is putting pressure on the reinsurance market
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AnalysisUS insurance market falls by 29%
Recent major catastrophes hit property and casualty insurance
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AnalysisJorge Luzzi on insurance regulations
Ferma's vice president is worried about the impact new insurance rules are having on buyers in Europe and Latin America
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AnalysisQatar announces new captive regulations
New regime designed to support the development of Qatar as a regional centre for captive insurance
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AnalysisProposal to delay Solvency II
Existing solvency requirements will continue to apply until January 2014, according to an EU proposal
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AnalysisThe calm after the storm
So far several major catastrophes have not had a big impact on commercial property insurance prices. But how long will this situation last, asks James Bray
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Reinsurance rates soar after Japanese earthquake
The market reacts to recent natural catastrophies
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AnalysisFerma confronts Brazilian government
The European risk management association challenged Brazil’s insurance regulations
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AnalysisBeware Japanese "elephant trap" exposures
Experts warn companies to investigate far reaching business interruption losses
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AnalysisTohoku quake could cost insurers £16bn
RMS released insured loss estimates for the recent Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
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AnalysisFerma welcomes liberalisation of Brazil’s insurance market
But current legislation could still diminish capacity for FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics
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AnalysisWEF highlights governance gaps
Economic imbalances contain the seeds for future financial crises, says the WEF’s Global Risks 2011 report
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AnalysisWilling to listen
The European Commission is happy to hear the concerns of the captive insurance community about Solvency II, finds Nathan Skinner, but there is still considerable uncertainty and a lack of preparation
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AnalysisCaptives urged to complete QIS5
Last call from Ferma and Eciroa for captive owners to influence Solvency II
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AnalysisBusiness urged to cut links with Iran
Companies face increased pressure by US-based lobbyists to cut business ties with the Iranian regime
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AnalysisDVS report from Munich
German risk managers discuss the implications of the financial crisis, a new law with implications for D&O and the Solvency II deadline





