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Asia Pacific, Catastrophe, Earthquake, Losses, Ratings

Asia pricing still uncertain as losses yet to erode reinsurance capital

In the run up to the Monte Carlo rendezvous Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it believes the impact of the series of natural disasters between September 2010 and June 2011 on reinsurers' overall financial profiles are at manageable levels.

Catastrophe, Losses, North America, Ratings

Capital fears are easing for reinsurers says rating firm

Rating firm Standard & Poor's has said the lack of catastrophes across the first nine months of the year and the better than expected performance of the equities market is easing fears over the impact of a major catastrophe on the reinsurance sector.

Liability, London, Ratings, Risk Management

Risk managers still seek security blanket

A study by UK risk management association AIRMIC has found insurer security is still the biggest concern for its membership when it comes to choosing a risk carrier.

Europe, Ratings, Regulation, Renewals, Solvency II

Capital fears still blight reinsurers’ outlook say Fitch

As reinsurers head for Monte Carlo rating firm Fitch says the sector’s underwriters are still viewed on a negative outlook amid fears over the impact of a major catastrophe. 

Captives, Europe, Ratings, Regulation, Solvency II

Solvency II will challenge captives says rating firm

A M Best has issued a new report in the impact of Solvency II on the captive market and said it believed that that owners will look to pump more capital into the captives when solvency Ii is implemented in18 months.

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