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Issuance of CAT bonds just hit a record high
Issuance of the bonds, including non-property and private...
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GIC Re’s net profit at Rs1,620 in Apr-Dec period
The combined ratio of the reinsurer improved to 107.6 per cent for the nine months ended Dec 2018, in comparison to 110.3 per cent in of the half year ended in Sept 2018
Munich Re expects prices to improve in Apr 1 renewals
Gross premiums written (GPW) by the whole group in 2018 were €49 billion, slightly down from €49.1 billion in 2017. The company’s net profit of €2.2 billion for the year was, in line with its target of €2.1 billion to €2.5 billion
SCOR grows its reinsurance premiums 9.7% in Jan renewal
Victor Peignet, CEO, SCOR Global P&C, comments: “SCOR starts 2019 with strong January renewals, after having successfully renewed its capital shield back in fall 2018. Clients want to increase the business they conduct with SCOR; they value our client-focused strategy, strong ratings, and technical expertise. We expect favorable market conditions to be more pronounced through the spring/summer 2019 renewals.”
Insurers need to diversify investments to tackle climate risks:IRDA chief
Alice Vaidyan, CMD, GIC Re said that the reinsurance and insurance sector have witnessed varies catastrophes in the last few years and in case of hurricane scenario, some patterns can be found. She emphasised that there is urgent need by insurers and govt. to put forth finances and support the risk management processes.
Hannover Re net income at EUR 1.05 bn, logs a gross premium of EUR 19 bn in 2018
On the whole, prices as at 1 January 2019 were commensurate with the risk or slightly improved. Hannover Re maintains its emphasis on a selective underwriting policy under which minimum margin requirements take precedence over premium growth.
Power & renewable energy companies facing considerable disruption:Willis Report
George Nassaouati, Head of Natural Resources, Asia at Willis Towers Watson, commented: “It is incumbent on the insurance industry to embrace the risks presented by these new developments and provide the appropriate risk advisory and risk transfer / retention solution. It is essential that today’s power and renewable organisations prepare themselves for the turbulence that disruptive change inevitably brings.”
ILS growth to $93bn in 2018 bodes well for a continued healthy market:Willis Re
In the face of multiple smaller catastrophic events in 2018 and a meaningful series of catastrophes in 2017, non-life cat bond issuance remained strong. About $9.2 billion of new capital was delivered, marking the second most active calendar year ever. Of $535 million in bonds issued during Q4, $125 million provides protection from California wildfire liability, $200 million grants peak multiperil protection, and $210 million covers U.S. earthquake (workers’ compensation).
“We are more focused on improving the pricing and the other terms and conditions” Alice Vaidyan, CMD, GIC Re
“When I began my term as the CMD of GIC Re, I had two goals for us- to be a Top 10 Global Reinsurer and to deliver consistent underwriting profit. And I am proud to say that GIC Re has been ranked as the 10th largest Reinsurer in the latest S&P rankings. I realize that it is not enough to be a `Top 10 Reinsurer’ only on the metric of size but to deliver value to our clients, shareholders and business partners.’’
PIMCO launches new Insurance-Linked Securities business in partnership with Allianz
PIMCO will work in partnership with its parent, Allianz, to source global catastrophe risk in the form of collateralized reinsurance and other structured investments, while maintaining independent underwriting and portfolio construction procedures. This differentiated approach will also give PIMCO the flexibility to source risk from the open market in an effort to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns for clients.
Swiss Re makes digital side-bet as premiums languish
“It means the whole value chain is under significant pressure…Costs have become much more important over the last years and for the foreseeable future, so there will be continual pressure on costs, and not just for Swiss Re.”