October 2022
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Insurers and the transition to net zero
Maryam Golnaraghi, director of climate change and environment at The Geneva Association, explains the challenges facing the insurance sector.
A different type of CEO
With a change of CEO for the first time in 17 years, BF&M is writing a very modern new chapter. Bermuda:Re+ILS reports.
Technology and talent drive MGA growth
The prominence of the MGA market has greatly increased over the past decade, say Greg Williams and Riley Parnham of AM Best.
The Monte Carlo re/insurance roundtable in association with Aspen: Bermuda’s role in a hard market
Senior executives gathered at RVS 2022 to discuss the role Bermuda’s carriers can play.
Monte Carlo: Bermuda eyes lead on specialty
Bermuda is set to become the global centre of specialty re/insurance, says ABIR.
Monte Carlo: US-Bermudian reinsurers thrive
AM Best’s composite of US and Bermudian reinsurers posted an improved underwriting margin in 2021.
Monte Carlo: Push for more cyber co-insurance
The rise in cyber attacks, and specifically ransomware incidents, has brought about some interesting changes for the class of cyber insurance, says Ariel Re.
Monte Carlo: AXA XL to grow casualty reinsurance
AXA XL is focused on growing sustainable casualty reinsurance solutions.
Monte Carlo: Bermuda Brokers eyes AI and IP
Bermuda Brokers describes two main developments in Bermuda’s evolution as a “vibrant and diverse” marketplace.
Monte Carlo: Gallagher Re ‘ready to invest’ in Bermuda
The effective integration of Willis Re may have been the focal point all year in the Gallagher Re boardroom, but work on global growth and expansion has already started.
Monte Carlo: Hiscox marks a crucial RVS
RVS 2022 is the most important in years, says Hiscox CUO.
Monte Carlo: A perfect storm— in theory only
There seems to be a perfect storm brewing for the re/insurance industry. But this storm is not so perfect, according to the head of Inver Re’s Bermuda business.
Monte Carlo: Location is the key to wind losses
There seems to be a perfect storm brewing for the Forget frequency: location is everything when mulling wind risk, according to Karen Clark.
Monte Carlo: ILS can solve property-cat gap
ILS investors can fill the void in property-cat capacity, says Dirk Lohmann of Schroders.
The problem of October hurricanes
Hurricane season is far from over. Robert Muir-Wood, chief research officer at RMS, shares his insights.
What now for January 1?
While carriers quietly assess the impact Hurricane Ian will have on their 1/1 renewals, two brokers give their take on the state of play.
Bermuda knows the ‘E’ in ESG is climate
Could 2022’s Hurricane Ian herald the Island’s future as the leader in climate risk?
Resilience and adaptation
Preparing for COP27.
Silent climate
Why re/insurers must turn risk into opportunity.
Inspire and be inspired
Insurers and the global effort towards net zero.
Seventh wonder
Mosaic adds environment to its specialty lines.
Bermuda—Life
Bermuda—ILS
Hurricane Ian is a material, non-linear event
ILS can help reinsurers navigate the impact of Hurricane Ian: TigerRisk Partners.
Cautious optimism
How ILS Bermuda sees its future.
Has reinsurance had its day?
Hurricane Ian replaced the quiet optimism of Monte Carlo with the visible anxiety of CIAB’s Insurance Leadership Forum.
