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Aon Benfield reports early high losses from convective storms.
Aon Benfield released its Global Catastrophe Recap report. Steve Jakubowski, President of AonBenfield’s Impact Forecasting, discusses major losses from convective storms, early in the storm season.
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EIF 2013: Gay Mitchell, Member of the European Parliament, on Ireland’s position in the EU, the EU Presidency and the future
EIF 2013: Gay Mitchell, Member of the European Parliament, on Ireland’s position in the EU, the EU Presidency and the future Watch more
Comments(0) 20 May 2013
Reactions editor Michael Loney reflects on recent roundtable and developments in CAT modeling
Reactions editor Michael Loney reflects on recent roundtable and developments in CAT modeling Watch more
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WRIN.tv Week in Review: May 13-17, 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review: May 13-17, 2013 Watch more
Comments(0) 19 May 2013
EIF 2013: Dr. Martin Mullins from the University of Limerick, on nanotechnology, a $1 trillion industry, and it’s potential for the insurance industry
EIF 2013: Dr. Martin Mullins from the University of Limerick, on nanotechnology, a $1 trillion industry, and it’s potential for the insurance industry Watch more
Comments(0) 17 May 2013
WRIN.tv Media Brief: Michael Loney, editor of Reactions magazine comments on the insurance industry’s concerns about the renewal of TRIA
In part two of our Media Brief, WRIN.tv welcomes the editors and reporters from publications covering the risk and insurance market. Watch more
Comments(0) 16 May 2013
EIF 2013: Richard Tulloch from Deloitte on the benefits of open source data
EIF 2013: Richard Tulloch from Deloitte on the benefits of open source data Watch more
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EIF 2013: In Part 1, Guenter Droese, Chairman of the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners Association on competition among captives and domiciles
EIF 2013: In Part 1, Guenter Droese, Chairman of the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners Association on competition among captives and domiciles Watch more
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EIF 2013: In Part 2 Guenter Droese, Chairman of the ECIROA discusses the trends affecting European reinsurers
EIF 2013: In Part 2 Guenter Droese, Chairman of ECIROA discusses the trends affecting European reinsurers Watch more
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EIF 2013: Zurich CRO Clive Kelly and the evolving role of Chief Risk Officer
EIF 2013: Zurich CRO Clive Kelly and the evolving role of Chief Risk Officer Watch more
Comments(0) 14 May 2013
EIF 2013: Garvan O’Neill from PwC on the status of Solvency II and the next steps in the implementation process
EIF 2013: Garvan O’Neill from PwC on the status of Solvency II and the next steps in the implementation process Watch more
Comments(0) 14 May 2013
Constantin Beier, CEO of Aon's Centre for Innovation & Analytics, on how technology has changed risk management and what's on the horizon for analytics
Constantin Beier, CEO of Aon's Centre for Innovation & Analytics, on how technology has changed risk management and what's on the horizon for analytics Watch more
Comments(0) 14 May 2013
EIF 2013: Sarah Goddard, CEO of DIMA, on the health of the insurance industry in Ireland
EIF 2013: DIMA CEO Sarah Goddard reviews the health of the insurance industry in Ireland Watch more
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EIF 2013: Thomas Moran from Eaton Corporation explains why the company reincorporated in Ireland
EIF 2013: Thomas Moran from Eaton Corporation explains why the company reincorporated in Ireland Watch more
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WRIN.tv Week in Review May 6 - 10
WRIN.tv Week in Review May 6 - 10 Watch more
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EIF 2013: Alterra CEO Marty Becker discusses major issues facing the insurance industry and the company's acquisition by Markel
EIF 2013: Alterra CEO Marty Becker discusses major issues facing the insurance industry and the company's acquisition by Markel Watch more
Comments(0) 12 May 2013
Super Bowl Risk: What happens if the Super Bowl is suddenly cancelled?
Super Bowl Risk: What happens if the Super Bowl is suddenly cancelled? Watch more
Comments(0) 10 May 2013
Barry Zalma on Auto Theft and Burn Fraud
Barry Zalma on Auto Theft and Burn Fraud Watch more
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A.M. Best looks at 2012 results and 2013 strategies for London market companies
A.M. Best looks at 2012 results and 2013 strategies for London market companies Watch more
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EIF 2013: Sarah Goddard, CEO of DIMA, on the goals and agenda for the 2013 European Insurance Forum
EIF 2013: Sarah Goddard, CEO of DIMA, on the goals and agenda for the 2013 European Insurance Forum Watch more
Comments(0) 09 May 2013
Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., discusses emerging risks, and the evolution of cyber exposures
Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., discusses emerging risks, and the evolution of cyber exposures Watch more
Comments(0) 08 May 2013
XL to offer Shariah compliant Property insurance to large and middle market clients outside the U.S. and Canada
XL to offer Shariah compliant Property insurance to large and middle market clients outside the U.S. and Canada Watch more
Comments(0) 08 May 2013
New Florida bill reduces state’s exposure to hurricane losses; opens competition to private insurers
New Florida bill reduces state’s exposure to hurricane losses; opens competition to private insurers Watch more
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Noted legal analyst Royal Oakes discusses Unfair Business Practices
Noted legal analyst Royal Oakes discusses Unfair Business Practices Watch more
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Week in Review - April 29 – May 3, 2013
Week in Review - April 29 – May 3, 2013 Watch more
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RIMS 2013 Review: Terrorism Coverage a major concern and topic of discussion at RIMS
RIMS 2013 Review: Terrorism Coverage a major concern and topic of discussion at RIMS Watch more
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Barry Zalma discusses the challenges insurers face when they suspect “Arson for Profit"
Barry Zalma discusses the challenges insurers face when they suspect “Arson for Profit" Watch more
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Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., on the importance of innovation
Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., on the importance of innovation Watch more
Comments(0) 01 May 2013
RIMS 2013 Review: Cyber Risk one of the major topics of discussion at RIMS this year
RIMS 2013 Review: Cyber Risk one of the major topics of discussion at RIMS this year Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Hank Watkins from Lloyd's North America on major issues on Risk Managers minds
RIMS 2013: Hank Watkins from Lloyd's North America on major issues on Risk Managers minds Watch more
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RIMS 2013: An update from Fay Okamoto from the Hawaii Captive Insurance Council
RIMS 2013: An update from Fay Okamoto from the Hawaii Captive Insurance Council Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Jerry Yoshida from Char, Hamilton, Yoshida, Shimomoto on the captive industry and pending legislation
RIMS 2013: Jerry Yoshida from Char, Hamilton, Yoshida, Shimomoto on the captive industry and pending legislation Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Daniel Riordan from Zurich on the major topics discussed at RIMS, and how the economy and terrorism and are affecting the insurance industry
RIMS 2013: Daniel Riordan from Zurich on the major topics discussed at RIMS, and how the economy and terrorism and are affecting the insurance industry Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013 Review: The economy from the insurance industry’s viewpoint
RIMS 2013 Review: The economy from the insurance industry’s viewpoint Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Edward Haik from the Bank of Hawaii on insurance captives’ investment trends
RIMS 2013: Edward Haik from the Bank of Hawaii on insurance captives’ investment trends Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Amy O’Hara, from Life Technologies and why they chose Hawaii as the domicile for their captive
RIMS 2013: Amy O’Hara, from Life Technologies and why they chose Hawaii as the domicile for their captive Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013: Joseph Boren from Ironshore on how regulations form markets for environmental insurance
RIMS 2013: Joseph Boren from Ironshore on how regulations form markets for environmental insurance Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Apr 2013
Reinsurance/Capital Videos
EIF 2013: In Part 1, Guenter Droese, Chairman of the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners Association on competition among captives and domiciles
EIF 2013: In Part 1, Guenter Droese, Chairman of the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners Association on competition among captives and domiciles Watch more
Comments(0) 15 May 2013
EIF 2013: In Part 2 Guenter Droese, Chairman of the ECIROA discusses the trends affecting European reinsurers
EIF 2013: In Part 2 Guenter Droese, Chairman of ECIROA discusses the trends affecting European reinsurers Watch more
Comments(0) 15 May 2013
EIF 2013: Alterra CEO Marty Becker discusses major issues facing the insurance industry and the company's acquisition by Markel
EIF 2013: Alterra CEO Marty Becker discusses major issues facing the insurance industry and the company's acquisition by Markel Watch more
Comments(0) 12 May 2013
RIMS 2013: An update from Fay Okamoto from the Hawaii Captive Insurance Council
RIMS 2013: An update from Fay Okamoto from the Hawaii Captive Insurance Council Watch more
Comments(0) 01 May 2013
RIMS 2013: Jerry Yoshida from Char, Hamilton, Yoshida, Shimomoto on the captive industry and pending legislation
RIMS 2013: Jerry Yoshida from Char, Hamilton, Yoshida, Shimomoto on the captive industry and pending legislation Watch more
Comments(0) 01 May 2013
RIMS 2013: Edward Haik from the Bank of Hawaii on insurance captives’ investment trends
RIMS 2013: Edward Haik from the Bank of Hawaii on insurance captives’ investment trends Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013: Amy O’Hara, from Life Technologies and why they chose Hawaii as the domicile for their captive
RIMS 2013: Amy O’Hara, from Life Technologies and why they chose Hawaii as the domicile for their captive Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013: Craig Watanabe from Strategic Risk Solutions on what makes Hawaii a successful venue for insurance captives
RIMS 2013: Craig Watanabe from Strategic Risk Solutions on what makes Hawaii a successful venue for insurance captives Watch more
Comments(0) 29 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013: Mike Hirai from First Hawaiian Bank on investment strategies for insurance captives.
RIMS 2013: Mike Hirai from First Hawaiian Bank on investment strategies for insurance captives. Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Ward Ching from Lehua Insurance discussed captives from an owners perspective
RIMS 2013: Ward Ching from Lehua Insurance discussed captives from an owners perspective Watch more
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RIMS 2013: Alison Quinlivan from Aon discussing TRIPRA and its potential affect on captives
RIMS 2013: Alison Quinlivan from Aon discussing TRIPRA and its potential affect on captives Watch more
Comments(0) 24 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013: George Sumner on why Hawaii is popular domicile for captives
RIMS 2013: George Sumner on why Hawaii is popular domicile for captives Watch more
Comments(0) 23 Apr 2013
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: Bird Flu; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Lloyd’s Building Sale; US-EU Trade Agreement; Obama budget
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: Bird Flu; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Lloyd’s Building Sale; US-EU Trade Agreement; Obama budget Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Apr 2013
Willis Re report says new capital is a threat to reinsurers
Willis Re report says new capital is a threat to reinsurers Watch more
Comments(0) 04 Apr 2013
Discussion with Andy Barile on Cell Captives, Small Captive Space and Outlook for 2013
Discussion with Andy Barile on Cell Captives, Small Captive Space and Outlook for 2013 Watch more
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Captive expert Andy Barile discusses regulation, employee benefits and workers comp captives
Captive expert Andy Barile discusses regulation, employee benefits and workers comp captives Watch more
Comments(0) 26 Mar 2013
Political Risk and Monitoring Exposures in Emerging Markets
Political Risk and Monitoring Exposures in Emerging Markets Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Mar 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review - March 1, 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review - March 1, 2013 Watch more
Comments(0) 28 Feb 2013
Ty Sagalow on the impact of government regulation on innovation
Ty Sagalow on the impact of governement regulation on innovation Watch more
Comments(0) 25 Feb 2013
Ty Sagalow, President of Innovation Insurance Group, on what influences creativity and new product development in insurance
Ty Sagalow, President of Innovation Insurance Group, on what influences creativity and new product development in insurance Watch more
Comments(0) 21 Feb 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review: February 11-through February 15th
WRIN.tv Week in Review February 8-15th 2013 Watch more
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Legislative Brief: AstraZeneca versus XL and Ace Bermuda
Legislative Brief: AstraZeneca versus XL and Ace Bermuda Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Feb 2013
Week in Review February 4-8, 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review February 4-8, 2013 Watch more
Comments(0) 08 Feb 2013
Opportunities and challenges for success in Africa
A.M. Best assesses the opportunities and challenges for success in Africa Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Feb 2013
ADB sees risk financing/reinsurance as key to Asia-Pac Disaster Resilience planning
ADB sees risk financing/reinsurance as key to Asia-Pac Disaster Resilience planning Watch more
Comments(0) 06 Feb 2013
NRRA Chairman Sandy Elsass discusses RRG use of capital, and reinsurance, to support growth
NRRA Chairman Sandy Elsass discusses RRG use of capital, and reinsurance, to support growth Watch more
Comments(0) 04 Feb 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review: January 28 - February 1, 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review: January 28 - February 1, 2013 Watch more
Comments(0) 01 Feb 2013
Munich Re Chairman Nikolaus von Bomhard named "2012 Insurance Leader of the Year" by St. Johns University School of Risk Management
Munich Re Chairman Nikolaus von Bomhard named "2012 Insurance Leader of the Year" by St. Johns University School of Risk Management Watch more
Comments(0) 31 Jan 2013
Global Round-up IMF on growth; Solvency II reconsidered; Social media in US banks; Oswald hits Australia; Micro-insurance in Haiti
Global Round-up…IMF on growth; Solvency II reconsidered; Social media in US banks; Oswald hits Australia; Micro-insurance in Haiti. Watch more
Comments(0) 29 Jan 2013
PCI’s Nat Wienecke is hopeful despite obstacles to TRIA renewal
PCI’s Nat Wienecke is hopeful despite obstacles to TRIA renewal Watch more
Comments(0) 29 Jan 2013
Leaders from the World Economic Forum, Zurich, Swiss Re and Oliver Wyman lay out global risks in Davos
Leaders from the World Economic Forum, Zurich, Swiss Re and Oliver Wyman lay out global risks in Davos Watch more
Comments(1) 28 Jan 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review January 21-25, 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review January 21-25, 2013 Watch more
Comments(0) 25 Jan 2013
Executives from The Motorists and The Hartford debate government involvement in insurance with the Texas Insurance Commissioner and analyst V.J. Dowling
Executives from The Motorists and The Hartford debate government involvement in insurance with the Texas Insurance Commissioner and analyst V.J. Dowling Watch more
Comments(0) 24 Jan 2013
Lloyds, XL and Munich executives in heated debate on Solvency II
Lloyds, XL and Munich executives in heated debate on Solvency II Watch more
Comments(0) 24 Jan 2013
Executives from The Hartford, Lloyd's, Munich Re, State Farm and XL focus on business interruption and loss prevention in the wake of Sandy
Executives from The Hartford, Lloyd's, Munich Re, State Farm and XL focus on business interruption and loss prevention in the wake of Sandy Watch more
Comments(0) 23 Jan 2013
Secretary General from The Geneva Association reviews study comparing SIFI banks with top insurers
Secretary General from The Geneva Association reviews study comparing SIFI banks with top insurers. Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Jan 2013
PCI's Nat Wienecke assesses the presidential election, the tone in Washington, and what means to the insurance industry
Nat Wienecke Senior Vice President of Federal Government Relations at PCI on what the election means to the insurance industry Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Jan 2013
Secretary General John Fitzpatrick reviews The Geneva Association position on proposed regulation of European insurers.
Secretary General John Fitzpatrick reviews The Geneva Association position on proposed regulation of European insurers Watch more
Comments(1) 22 Jan 2013
PCI President/CEO provides overview of industry challenges for 2013 at the Joint Industry Forum
PCI President/CEO provides concise overview of industry challenges for 2013 at the Joint Industry Forum Watch more
Comments(0) 21 Jan 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review January 14-18, 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review January 14-18, 2013 Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Jan 2013
A.M. Best Global Reinsurance 2013 Rating Outlook
A.M. Best Global Reinsurance 2013 Rating Outlook Watch more
Comments(0) 17 Jan 2013
WRIN.tv report: Property/Casualty Joint Industry Forum Highlights
WRIN.tv report: Property/Casualty Joint Industry Forum - Highlights Watch more
Comments(0) 16 Jan 2013
Verisk Property Claims Services - Superstorm Sandy Update
Verisk/ISO Property Claims Services - Superstorm Sandy Update Watch more
Comments(0) 16 Jan 2013
Catastrophe Bond Report: Meeting Expectations
Catastrophe Bond Report: Meeting Expectations Watch more
Comments(0) 14 Jan 2013
Annual Renewal Report Update from Guy Carpenter
Annual Renewal Report Update from Guy Carpenter Watch more
Comments(0) 10 Jan 2013
IUA chief executive Dave Matcham sees “Year of Challenge” ahead for London market.
IUA chief executive Dave Matcham sees “Year of Challenge” ahead for London market. Watch more
Comments(0) 10 Jan 2013
World Economic Forum says global economy is making the world more risky
World Economic Forum says global economy is making the world more risky Watch more
Comments(0) 09 Jan 2013
RAA President Frank Nutter sees an active year for cross-border regulators in 2013
RAA President Frank Nutter sees an active year for cross-border regulators in 2013. Watch more
Comments(0) 08 Jan 2013
I.I.I. President Dr. Robert Hartwig on key economic issues facing the insurance industry in 2013.
I.I.I. President Dr. Robert Hartwig on key economic issues facing the insurance industry in 2013. Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Jan 2013
Global Catastrophe Update: Highlights of a presentation by Munich Re’s Ernst Rauch
Global Catastrophe Update: Highlights of a presentation by Munich Re’s Ernst Rauch Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Jan 2013
WRIN.tv Year-end Wrap-up (Part 2): The Global Economy
World Risk and Insurance News looks at the stories that made headlines in the insurance industry throughout 2012. Watch more
Comments(0) 28 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv (12.19.2012): III’s Robert Hartwig on Superstorm Sandy, “Obamacare”, industry regulation… and 2013, and A.M. Best looks at the struggling worker comp market.
III’s Robert Hartwig on Superstorm Sandy, U.S. Healthcare Reform, industry regulation… and 2013; A.M. Best on the tough Workers Comp Market; A.M. Best on the investment Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Dec 2012
III’s Robert Hartwig on Superstorm Sandy, U.S. Healthcare Reform, industry regulation… and 2013.
Doctor Robert Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute discusses his testimony before Congress on Superstorm Sandy. He also reports on what’s next in U.S. healthcare Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Dec 2012
A.M. Best on the Bermuda market adaptability in the face of change.
In this segment from A.M. Best’s First Monday series, A.M. Best V.P. Robert DeRose looks at how Bermuda underwriters are responding to an evolving market. Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv (12.13.2012): WRIN.tv Global Round-up with AIG, BSX, Karen Clark, Swiss Re and Marsh; CIAB’s Ken Crerar, and a WRIN.tv Vault with ANV Founding CEO Matt Fairfield.
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: US sells stake in AIG; BSX hits a milestone; Karen Clark on insured US property values; Swiss Re is optimistic, and Marsh is Chartered; CIAB Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: US sells stake in AIG; BSX hits a milestone; Karen Clark on insured US property values; Swiss Re is optimistic, and Marsh is Chartered.
In this edition of WRIN.tv’s Global Round-up: The US Treasury Department is selling its stake in AIG; BSX says ILS instruments listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange passed a Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv Vault: ANV Founding CEO Matt Fairfield discusses Eurozone crisis and Cyber Risk.
Highlights of WRIN.tv’s broad-reaching interview with Matt Fairfield, Founding CEO of ANV, with comments on the Eurozone crisis, Cyber Risk and more. Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv (12.11.2012): Health premium tax to cost insurers billions; IUA Chief on 2012, regulations and London market challenges, and from the WRIN.tv Vault… XL CEO warns “innovate or risk irrelevance.”
Oliver Wyman says taxes on health premiums through US exchange will billions; IUA Chief Executive Dave Matcham on 2012, UK and Eurozone regulation Watch more
Comments(0) 11 Dec 2012
IUA Chief Executive Dave Matcham discusses 2012, UK and Eurozone regulation and other challenges facing London underwriters.
A recent report by the International Underwriting Association of London says Gross Written Premium for London company markets Watch more
Comments(0) 11 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv Vault: XL CEO Mike McGavick warns the industry…innovate or risk irrelevance.
WRIN.tv spoke with Mike McGavick, CEO of XL Group during the European Insurance Forum, where he spoke about the need for the industry to innovate Watch more
Comments(0) 11 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv (12.06.2012): NOAA on ’12 hurricanes; Berkshire Hathaway seeks $1B from Swiss Re; RIMS’ Carol Fox on Strategic RM Guide and from WRIN.tv Vault: Marsh gives Lloyd’s a Titanic slip.
NOAA reviews Hurricane season; Berkshire Hathaway seeks $1B from Swiss Re; RIMS’ Carol Fox on new “Strategic RM Guide”, and from the WRIN.tv Vault Watch more
Comments(0) 06 Dec 2012
Berkshire Hathaway seeks $1B from Swiss Re in retro dispute.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is claiming up to a billion in damages in a dispute with Swiss Re. According to Swiss the claim over a 2010 retrocessional reinsurance Watch more
Comments(0) 06 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv Vault: Marsh gives Lloyd’s a historic slip…on the 100th anniversary of the Titanic.
Highlights of WRIN.tv’s exclusive report from the 2012 RIMS Conference in April, when WRIN.tv reporter Brian Scott-Smith interviewed MMC’s Dan Glaser and Lloyd’s Chairman Watch more
Comments(0) 06 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv (12.04.2012): Congress hears testimony against Basel III regulations for insurers; RAA President on Sandy, NFIP and Citizens, and from the WRIN.tv Vault… Willis Re’s CEO on capital markets.
Watch the fully edited reports featured in this edition of World Risk and Insurance News: Congressional testimony against Basel III regulations for insurers; RAA’s Watch more
Comments(0) 04 Dec 2012
Congressional testimony against Basel III regulations for insurers.
NAIC president Kevin McCarty testified before Congress, saying “bank-centric” capital rules should not be imposed on U.S insurers, and that “Basel III requirements Watch more
Comments(0) 04 Dec 2012
RAA’s Frank Nutter discusses Superstorm Sandy, National Flood Insurance Program, Citizens Insurance company, and more
WRIN.tv speaks with Frank Nutter, president of the Reinsurance Association of America, about Superstorm Sandy, the U.S. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Watch more
Comments(0) 04 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv Vault: Pre-Sandy, Willis Re’s CEO discussed the capital markets and their resilience, and potential for a derivative market.
Highlights of WRIN.tv’s discussion with John Cavanagh, CEO of Willis Re, at the 2012 Monte Carlo RendezVous on 9 September, 2012. Here he discusses the use of capital Watch more
Comments(0) 04 Dec 2012
WRIN.tv November 29, 2012. UK Flood insurance talks at impasse; Lloyd’s says the world is under-insured; AIR’s Dr. Doggett on revised Sandy loss estimate and climate change.
Watch the fully edited stories featured in this edition of World Risk and Insurance News: UK Flood insurance at issue for the government and insurers; Lloyd’s report sees Watch more
Comments(0) 29 Nov 2012
UK Flood insurance still an issue for the government and insurers.
Heavy rain and flood continue to affect the UK. Meanwhile, the British government refuses to support temporary overdraft facilities for a not-for-profit insurance fund. The ABI is Watch more
Comments(0) 29 Nov 2012
Lloyd’s report sees large gap in insurance coverage – worldwide.
A report from Lloyd’s says the world is under-insured by $168 billion. Seventeen of 42 countries analyzed are significantly at risk Watch more
Comments(0) 29 Nov 2012
November 27 News: Fallout from Superstorm Sandy; UN Convention on Climate Change; World Bank on global warming; PwC on ClimateWise.
Watch the fully edited stories featured in this edition of World Risk and Insurance News: Fallout from Superstorm Sandy hits FEMA, Cat Bonds and reinsurance Watch more
Comments(0) 27 Nov 2012
Fallout from Superstorm Sandy hits FEMA, Cat Bonds and reinsurance.
AIR and RMS updated industry loss estimates, which could impact the Catastrophe bond market. Meanwhile, FEMA estimates the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) faces Watch more
Comments(0) 27 Nov 2012
UN Convention in Doha focuses on Climate Change; World Bank report says warmer earth increases risks.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is meeting in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Representatives from nearly 200 nations around the world are attending. Watch more
Comments(0) 27 Nov 2012
ClimateWise report by PwC on insurance industry progress in addressing climate change.
ClimateWise is part a Program for Sustainability Leadership launched by The Prince of Wales in 2007. ClimateWise is supported by 40 insurance companies and organizations Watch more
Comments(0) 27 Nov 2012
WRIN.tv report: Healthcare spending is down across the EU; The Insider editor comments on Xchanging Conference, with highlights from Willis’ Steve Hearn and Barnabas Hurst-Bannister.
WRIN.tv report: OECD and EC report says health care spending fell across Europe; Steven Hearn from Willis calls for one voice on behalf of the London market Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Nov 2012
Steven Hearn from Willis calls for one voice on behalf of the London market…at the 2012 London Market Conference.
Willis Deputy CEO Steven Hearn believes a single body representing London market interests will be more effective than the many points of views currently one voice for London Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Nov 2012
Barnabas Hurst-Bannister addresses current London market challenges, and the future, at the 2012 London Market Conference.
Barnabas Hurst-Bannister, executive director at Price Forbes, Talbot and XIS, reviews the current issues and challenges facing the London market, including regulation, technology Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Nov 2012
Mark Geoghegan from The Insurance Insider, reviews the Xchanging London Market Conference, the keynote speakers and the overall support for Lloyd’s Vision 2025.
Mark Geoghegan, Editor of The Insurance Insider, chaired the Xchanging London Market Conference. Here, he reviews the history of the conference, and provides an Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Nov 2012
WRIN.tv Report: Extension on US Health Insurance Exchanges; The Insurance Insider Editor comments on the Xchanging London Market Conference, with highlights of talks by Lloyd’s CEO and ACE European Chairman.
Mark Geoghegan, Editor of The Insurance Insider joins WRIN.tv to review the 2012 London Market Conference, hosted by Xchanging in association with The Insider Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Nov 2012
Lloyd’s CEO Richard Ward reviews Lloyd’s Vision 2025 at the 2012 London Market Conference
Lloyd’s CEO Richard Ward discusses Lloyd’s Vision 2025, which addresses a changing world and aspires to have Lloyds be the global centre for specialist insurance Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Nov 2012
Andrew Kendrick from ACE calls for alignment of vision for the UK insurance market.at the 2012 London Market Conference.
ACE European – Chairman Andrew Kendrick – endorses Lloyd’s Vision 2025 plan, and calls for the UK/London market to adopt the vision as its own. The plan recognizes the Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Nov 2012
WRIN.tv News: Extensive flooding in France and Italy; a look at Q3 results, the SRA reveals UK’s top Solicitor PII insurers, and PCI CEO on regulation, relevance and innovation.
Tropical storm winds…and torrential rains cause major flooding in France and Italy; A look at 3rd Quarter results with Bob Stein; Part two of a WRIN.tv interview with Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Nov 2012
Tropical storm winds…and torrential rains cause major flooding in France and Italy.
Torrential rains and high winds are causing widespread flood damage in France and in Italy. Local rivers overflowed their banks in Genoa and Venice, where flood waters reached Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Nov 2012
A look at Q3 2012 financial results with Bob Stein.
Bob Stein, a 40 year veteran of the insurance industry and former head of the Global Actuarial Services Practice at Ernst & Young analyses third quarter results, which were very Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Nov 2012
WRIN.tv report: Kaiser Permanente captive Board member on healthcare risk management, and industry loss reports on Superstorm Sandy from EQECAT and AIR.
Watch the fully edited stories featured in this edition of World Risk and Insurance News: Superstorm Sandy Loss Estimates from EQECAT’s Annes Haseemkunju. Watch more
Comments(0) 08 Nov 2012
Superstorm Sandy Loss Estimates from EQECAT’s Annes Haseemkunju.
Annes Haseemkunju, senior meteorologist at EQECAT, reports on Superstorm Sandy, the modeling firm’s estimates on insured and economic losses, the areas Watch more
Comments(0) 08 Nov 2012
Superstorm Sandy Loss Estimates from AIR Worldwide’s. Bill Churney.
Bill Churney from AIR Worldwide reports on Superstorm Sandy, the modeling firm’s estimates on insured losses, areas affected most, what could force changes in loss estimates Watch more
Comments(0) 08 Nov 2012
Special PCI Coverage: with PCI chief executive David Sampson, Insurance Insider editor David Bull
PCI chief executive David Sampson (Part 1) on challenges facing carriers, economic drivers affecting the industry, (TRIA), and the impact of Sandy; The Insurance Insider’s David Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Oct 2012
The Insurance Insider’s David Bull reports from the 2012 PCI Meeting in Dana Point, CA.
David Bull, North American Editor for Insider Publishing, which publishes The Insurance Insider, reports from the Annual PCI Meeting in Dana Point, California. On the agenda Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Oct 2012
Lynn Halper from PartnerRe on the US Specialty Casualty market, the challenges and opportunities.
WRIN.tv speaks with Lynn Halper, SVP - Department Head of Specialty Casualty for PartnerRe’s U.S. operations. Ms. Halper looks at the current US Specialty Casualty market Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Oct 2012
Special PCI Preview: PCI Chairman Don Southwell; RAA President Frank Nutter and Tad Walker, President and CEO of PartnerRe North America.
Watch the fully edited stories featured in this special preview of the upcoming PCI conference…on WRIN.tv: PCI Chairman Donald Southwell on the 2012 PCI conference, Watch more
Comments(0) 26 Oct 2012
PCI Chairman Donald Southwell on the 2012 PCI conference, the economy, financial results, TRIA, and ComFrame.
WRIN.tv speaks with PCI Chairman Donald Southwell, who is also Chairman, president and CEO of Kemper. He shares his thoughts on the upcoming PCI conference, the Watch more
Comments(0) 26 Oct 2012
RAA President Frank Nutter discusses US reinsurance market conditions, regulation, Hedge Funds, industry threats and opportunities.
WRIN.tv sits down with Frank Nutter, President of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) to discuss issues facing the US reinsurance markets, including market Watch more
Comments(0) 26 Oct 2012
WRIN.tv report: a Special Report from the HCIC with HI Deputy Commissioner and captive leaders, and I.I.I.’s Dr. Hartwig on regulation and U.S. presidential election.
Watch the fully edited stories featured in this edition of World Risk and Insurance News: Dr. Robert Hartwig from the I.I.I. on regulation and how presidential elections impact the Watch more
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Dr. Robert Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute discusses regulation and how presidential elections impact the industry.
In Part 2 of our 2-part interview, Dr. Robert Hartwig, economist and president of the Insurance Information Institute, discusses insurance regulation and how the U.S. presidential Watch more
Comments(0) 25 Oct 2012
Former Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J. P. Schmidt, reports from the 2012 HCIC Educational Forum.
Former Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J. P. Schmidt, now with the law firm of Bays Lung Rose & Holma in Honolulu, reports for WRIN.tv from the 2012 HCIC Educational Forum Watch more
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George Sumner, Deputy Insurance Commissioner of the State of Hawaii, discusses Hawaii as a domicile, and key issues for captives and RRGs.
Former Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J. P. Schmidt, now with the law firm of Bays Lung Rose & Holma in Honolulu, reports for WRIN.tv from the 2012 HCIC Educational Forum Watch more
Comments(0) 25 Oct 2012
WRIN.tv report: I.I.I.'s Dr. Robert Hartwig on Q3 results; Insurance Day's Richard Banks from Baden Baden, and a Risk Management Tip on Social Media Policies.
WRIN.tv report: WRIN.tv interview with I.I.I. President, Dr. Robert Hartwig (Part 1); Richard Banks from Insurance Day reports from Baden Baden; WRIN.tv Risk Management Tip Watch more
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WRIN.tv interview with I.I.I. President, Dr. Robert Hartwig (Part 1). Topics include Q3 2012 results, P&C pricing, the reinsurance market including hedge-fund backed reinsurers.
WRIN.tv speaks with Dr. Robert Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute. In Part 1 of this discussion, Dr. Hartwig comments on third quarter results, retail P&C Watch more
Comments(0) 23 Oct 2012
Richard Banks from Insurance Day reports from Baden Baden on hot topics, reinsurance renewal rates, capital markets and the future of reinsurance.
On the heels of the Monte Carlo RendezVous and high level discussions about market conditions leading up to seasonal reinsurance renewals, contracts negotiations are taken to Watch more
Comments(0) 23 Oct 2012
WRIN.tv reports: FSA’s course to FCA; new AIRMIC benchmark report; Andy Barile on hedge funds in reinsurance; IICF’s “Week of Giving”; Joe Plumeri stepping down at Willis.
Watch the fully edited stories featured in this edition of World Risk and Insurance News: The FSA lays out “Journey to the FCA”; AIRMIC releases Property Damage and B.I. Report Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Oct 2012
The FSA lays out “Journey to the FCA”
The FSA published a report that lays out how the UK's new Financial Conduct Authority will operate. The FSA’s Martin Wheatley says: "The FCA offers a huge opportunity … to Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Oct 2012
Andy Barile looks at hedge fund-backed reinsurance.
WRIN.tv interviews Andy Barile about the growth in hedge fund-backed reinsurers…the good and the bad. Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Oct 2012
The “IICF’s Week of Giving”…to charity
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation has designated October 13th to 20 as “IICF Week of Giving.” The IICF has also launched a new personal giving campaign during the Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Oct 2012
Joe Plumeri to step down as Willis CEO.
“People in the News”…Joe Plumeri will step down as CEO at Willis, effective January 7, 2013, when Dominic Casserley assumes the role. Steve Hearn will become Deputy CEO. Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Oct 2012
WRIN.tv Reports: IAIS and NRRA Conferences, and a 60-second Global Round-up with RBS; Munich Re; ING and BMA.
The 19th Annual Conference of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS); “On the Road” with A.M. Best Watch more
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National Director of the National Risk Retention Association reviews the NRRA Annual Conference.
The National Risk Retention Association held its annual conference in Washington. WRIN.tv speaks with Joe Deems Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News – October 11, 2012.
EIOPA blames politics for Solvency II delays…The industry launches the Global Federation of Insurance Associations…ISO’s Rich DellaRocca looks at organized fraud Watch more
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EIOPA Chairman blames political maneuvering for Solvency II delays.
EIOPA blamed political maneuvering for delays in implementing Solvency II…saying it was undermining EU credibility internationally. In a letter to EU Commissioner Michel Watch more
Comments(0) 11 Oct 2012
Say hello to the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA).
Insurance associations from around the world joined in forming the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA), which will give “one voice” to the industry Watch more
Comments(0) 11 Oct 2012
WRIN.tv Poll Results: Regulation…Too much, too little, or just enough.
In this WRIN.tv Viewer Poll. We asked …How do you feel about the level of regulation in the insurance industry? Watch more
Comments(0) 11 Oct 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – October 9, 2012.
Six month financial results for US P&C Companies; Marsh says rates still rose in the third quarter; a PCI/FICO survey says fraud is on the rise, and CIAB chief executive... Watch more
Comments(0) 09 Oct 2012
CIAB Chief Executive Ken Crerar discusses key topics from the Insurance Leadership Forum and the impact of U.S. elections.
Ken Crerar, President and CEO of The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers (CIAB), discusses the P&C market, technology developments, international growth Watch more
Comments(1) 09 Oct 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – October 4, 2012.
Narcotics are a problem in treating injured workers; a 20 Point Plan to mitigate Reputational Risk and Andy Barile on using captives to manage it. And from A.M. Best’s First... Watch more
Comments(0) 04 Oct 2012
A.M. Best reports on how Asia-Pacific Reinsurers are shifting focus.
A contribution from A.M. Best’s First Monday series: Analysts from A.M. Best Hong Kong talk about catastrophic losses in Asia-Pacific have changed the risk appetite of region Watch more
Comments(0) 04 Oct 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – October 2, 2012.
Spain and France budget announcements; the ECB’s Euro Money Markets report; a WRIN.tv Exclusive withGary Kerney, author of a new PCS Cat Bond Report; and in a 60 Watch more
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The Euro Watch…Spain and France announce budgets and the ECB’s Money Markets Report.
Spain and France release economic projections and budget plans for the coming year. Watch more
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WRIN.tv Exclusive: Gary Kerney, author of a new PCS report on Q3 Cat Bond Performance.
Gary Kerney from Property Claims Services (PCS), a division of Verisk Insurance Solutions, discusses a new report on 3rd Quarter Cat Bond performance entitled… Watch more
Comments(0) 02 Oct 2012
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: China, EIOPA, UK Insurance Insolvency, Mobile Web Opportunities and “Popcorn Lung” lawsuit.
In this 60 second Global Round-up: China relaxes restrictions on foreign investment in its insurance industry. EIOPA invites comment on its EU - US Dialogue Project. Watch more
Comments(0) 02 Oct 2012
WRIN.tv Quarterly – Highlights from Q3 2012
In this Special Edition of WRIN.tv, a look back at the major headlines from the 3rd Quarter, including Watch more
Comments(0) 27 Sep 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – September 25, 2012.
Solvency II could be delayed…again; Bermuda Stock Exchange CEO on the ILS market and business in Bermuda; PCS exec reviews indemnity triggers for CAT Bonds; Brian Watch more
Comments(0) 25 Sep 2012
Gary Kerney from Property Claims Services reviews indemnity triggers for CAT Bonds.
Gary Kerney from Property Claims Services, a division of Verisk Insurance Solutions, joins WRIN.tv for a follow-up on Monte Carlo and how indemnity triggers are used in Watch more
Comments(0) 25 Sep 2012
EU Commissioner Barnier says Solvency II could be delayed a year.
Michel Barnier, the EU commissioner in charge of regulation, said Solvency II could be delayed pending impact assessment on insurance products with long-term guarantees. Watch more
Comments(1) 25 Sep 2012
Bermuda Stock Exchange CEO shares thoughts on the ILS market and the general business environment in Bermuda.
Greg Wojiciechowski, Chief Executive Officer of the Bermuda Stock Exchange, shares his thoughts on recent developments in the ILS/CAT Bond market, regulations, the Bermuda Watch more
Comments(0) 25 Sep 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – September 20, 2012.
Jon Guy reports from IUMI in San Diego; A.M. Best on the reinsurance market, and a WRIN.tv New Product Spotlight features Aspen, Chubb, Willis, Towergate and the ABI. Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Sep 2012
Jon Guy from Reinsurance Magazine reports from the 2012 IUMI Conference.
Jon Guy, Editorial Director of Reinsurance Magazine, reports from the 2012 International Union of Marine Insurance Conference (IUMI) which met in San Diego. Hot topics include Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Sep 2012
A.M. Best reports on the Health of the Reinsurance Sector.
A contribution from A.M. Best’s First Monday series: Vice President Robert DeRose and Managing Director (Analytics EMEA) Stefan Holzberger discuss the state of the Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News – September 18, 2012.
Clive O’Connell of Goldberg Segalla discusses reinsurance rates and growth opportunities; IUA CEO David Matcham on regulations in the UK and emerging markets, and U.S. Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Sep 2012
Goldberg Segalla partner Clive O’Connell discusses reinsurance rates and growth opportunities.
WRIN.tv speaks with Clive O’Connell, a partner with Goldberg Segalla LLP, about reinsurance rates, capital markets and growth opportunities. Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Sep 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – September 13, 2012.
From the RendezVous in Monte Carlo: reinsurance Editorial Director shares headlines from the RendezVous; ANV’s Founding CEO on challenges facing the market; Chairman of Watch more
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Headlines from the RendezVous in Monte Carlo, with Jon Guy at reinsurance magazine.
Jon Guy, Editorial Director of reinsurance magazine with stories making headlines at the RendezVous in Monte Carlo, including the effects of the Eurozone crisis, capital markets Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Sep 2012
ANV’s Founding CEO Matt Fairfield on the Eurozone, Solvency II , Cyber Risk…and more.
Matt Fairfield, Founding CEO of ANV shares his thoughts on sovereign debt and the Eurozone crisis, Solvency II, LIBOR, Cyber Risk, ANV’s move into the Lloyd’s marketplace Watch more
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Willis Re’s James Vickers (Part 1) on themes at Monte Carlo, catastrophe risks and capital management strategies.
WRIN.tv speaks with James Vickers, Chairman of Willis Re International, about the key issues discussed at the 2012 RendezVous in Monte Carlo and the impact of international Watch more
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Willis Re’s James Vickers (Part 2) on Solvency II, risk-based models, and opportunities for growth.
WRIN.tv speaks with James Vickers, Chairman of Willis Re International, about Solvency II, risk-based models, and opportunities for growth in primary and reinsurance markets. Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Sep 2012
AIR Worldwide’s Jay Guin looks at recent catastrophes, non-peak perils and new risk models.
Dr. Jayanta Guin, Senior Vice President of Research and Modeling at AIR Worldwide, reviews recent catastrophes and concerns about non-peak perils, updates to technology Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News – September 11, 2012.
WRIN.tv from Monte Carlo - Part 1: Willis Re CEO John Cavanagh with the broker’s view of the reinsurance market; AIR’s President and CEO Ming Lee on development Watch more
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Willis Re’s CEO John Cavanagh: A Brokers View
WRIN.tv speaks with John Cavanagh, CEO of Willis Re, to discuss the hot topics at the 2012 Rendezvous; what’s happening in the capital markets; Watch more
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AIR President and CEO, Ming Lee on modeling
Ming Lee from AIR Worldwide explains that risk modeling is a combination of science, service and software, and how it can be used to predict the effects of natural disasters.... Watch more
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Verisk’s Gary Kerney on the ILS market.
WRIN.tv speaks with Gary Kerney from Verisk/ISO in Monte Carlo on the latest trends in the Insurance Linked Securities market. Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News – August 30, 2012.
Hurricane Isaac makes landfall; Jon Guy on LIBOR, Solvency II and the Rendezvous in Monte Carlo; Canadian brokers cry foul against RBC, and Aon Gives Back by “Passing it Watch more
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Hurricane Isaac hits Louisiana Coast
Hurricane Isaac made landfall near New Orleans on seventh anniversary of Katrina, puts pressure on new levees; AIR Worldwide and Fitch speculate on the impact to the insurance Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Aug 2012
Jon Guy, Editorial Director of reinsurance magazine, on LIBOR, Solvency II, the 2012 Rendezvous and more.
WRIN.tv speaks with Jon Guy, Editorial Director of World Business Media and reinsurance magazine, about the Barclays/LIBOR scandal, Solvency II, the 2012 Monte Carlo Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Aug 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – August 23, 2012.
Aetna acquires Coventry; ISO’s Stephen Clarke on managing ‘magnified’ risks In a slow economy; Jacobson and Ward see positive hiring trends in the industry Watch more
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Jacobson and Ward see positive hiring trends in the industry.
A Jacobson and Ward Groups report says over 50 percent of insurance companies expect to increase staff in the coming year. In highlights from a recent webcast Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Aug 2012
WRIN.tv Recommended: Munich Re’s 20th Anniversary Review of Hurricane Andrew.
Twenty years after Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida, Munich Re marks the anniversary by exploring how Andrew changed the industry. Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Aug 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – August 21, 2012.
Zurich’s CEO discusses Q2 results…and prospects for the Eurozone; ISO’s Stephen Clarke looks at the impact of the Watch more
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Andy Barile on an inquiry into life insurers’ relationships with captives.
Andy Barile discusses an inquiry by New York’s Department of Financial Services into 80 life insurers and their Watch more
Comments(2) 21 Aug 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – August 16, 2012.
Andy Barille explains the State government tactics hurting Risk Retention Groups; Deloitte and Forbes Insights say risk managers are grappling with ‘after-shocks of the financial Watch more
Comments(0) 16 Aug 2012
Andy Barile discusses RRGs and States ignoring the law to hurt them.
Andy Barile provides background on Risk Retention Groups and their battle to do business in States, like California, where officials are ignoring the law to keep RRGs from doing Watch more
Comments(0) 16 Aug 2012
Deloitte and Forbes Insights survey on trends in risk management.
A survey by Deloitte and Forbes Insights says companies dealing with continued volatility and a changing risk environment, are likely to reorganize and reprioritize risk Watch more
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SimCorp Strategy Lab and Celent advise on preparations for Solvency II.
In a paper published by SimCorp Strategy Lab, Celent says there are several key questions insurers need to address in preparing for Solvency II. Watch more
Comments(0) 16 Aug 2012
WRIN.tv People in the News
In this round-up of those making headlines across the world of insurance… Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News – August 14, 2012
NOAA predicts more hurricanes….raising hope for farmers facing severe drought and Munich Re facing record-breaking crop losses; Sandy Elsass takes issue with states… Watch more
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NOAA raises hurricane outlook…and farmers’ hopes against record drought.
NOAA has raised its predictions for the 2012 hurricane season, which gives hope to drought-stricken farmers in the Midwest. Munich Re Chairman Nikolaus von Bomhard says the Watch more
Comments(0) 14 Aug 2012
Sanford Elsass from the NRRA says States are ignoring the law, hurting RRGs.
In a WRIN.tv interview, Sandy Elsass, Chairman of the National Risk Retention Association, discusses recent legislation, and the difficult business environment that exists for Watch more
Comments(0) 14 Aug 2012
On the Road…with A.M. Best: The 2012 VCIA in Burlington, Vermont
In a first for WRIN.tv, On the Road… shares highlights of A.M. Best’s coverage of the 2012 Vermont Captive Insurance Association, Burlington, Vermont. Watch more
Comments(0) 14 Aug 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – August 9, 2012.
Chairman of the National Risk Retention Association on trends in captives and RRGs; Airmic and the IoD release a new Risk Guide for Directors; and A.M. Best looks at Lloyds. Watch more
Comments(0) 09 Aug 2012
Sanford Elsass, Chairman of the National Risk Retention Association from the VCIA Meeting.
WRIN.tv speaks with Sanford Elsass, Chairman of the National Risk Retention Association from the Vermont Captive Insurance Association Meeting. Mr. Elsass discusses the top Watch more
Comments(0) 09 Aug 2012
A.M. Best’s Catherine Thomas on the Lloyd’s turnaround
In this report from A.M. Best’s First Monday program, Catherine Thomas, Director of Analytics at A.M. Best, reviews the major reasons for Lloyd’s come back from major losses in Watch more
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BONUS: A.M. Best’s William Pargeans on increased interest in fixed annuities
A.M. Best sees increase interest in fixed annuity business by private equity and reinsurance markets. Watch more
Comments(0) 09 Aug 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – August 7, 2012.
Markets falter as ECB disappoints; Allianz and Axa post positive results; the IMF is cautious on U.S. economy; workers comp costs are falling…but disability is rising, and A.M. Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Aug 2012
A.M. Best’s Steven Chirico reviews captives.
In its First Monday program, A.M. Best’s Steven Chirico reviews the challenges facing captives. Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Aug 2012
World Risk and Insurance News – August 2, 2012.
India copes with historic power outage; Geneva Association wants changes to IAIS regulations; Bob Stein on Solvency II, US regulations and accounting standards, and AIG Watch more
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Bob Stein on Solvency II, US regulations and accounting standards.
Bob Stein, former executive at Ernst and Young, says Solvency II should not be implemented right now. He also reviews the implications of pending changes in US regulations and Watch more
Comments(0) 02 Aug 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - July 31, 2012.
Hope for the struggling Euro Zone; Bob Stein looks at Q2 financials; Bob Hartwig appears before Congress on Dodd-Frank, and in aWRIN.tv Follow-up: Aviva, Citizens and Crop Watch more
Comments(0) 31 Jul 2012
Spain struggles as leaders express support for Euro
Spain’s economy continues to struggle, but ECB president Mario Draghi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, all gave rise to hope for the Watch more
Comments(0) 31 Jul 2012
Bob Stein reports on Q2 2012 Financial Results
Bob Stein, a 40 year veteran with Ernst and Young, reports from the Nasdaq market site in New York second quarter financial results within the insurance sector, including sector Watch more
Comments(0) 31 Jul 2012
Bob Hartwig appears before Congress on Dodd-Frank
Doctor Robert Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute gives testimony before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Watch more
Comments(0) 31 Jul 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - July 26, 2012.
Crimes…and questions of coverage; AIR on modeling supply chain risk; Andy Barile on creative developments in uses of captives Watch more
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Captive Currents with Andy Barile…Creative developments in Captives
Andy Barile reviews trends in captives…from their origins in Fortune 500 companies…to current-day developments Watch more
Comments(0) 26 Jul 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - July 24, 2012.
As the LIBOR scandal grows, insurers assess potential losses; Beazley posts solid results…and looks ahead; a 60 second Global Round-up, and a new WRIN.tv Poll asks how Watch more
Comments(0) 24 Jul 2012
Beazley chief executive Andrew Horton six month results…and the future.
Beazley chief executive Andrew Horton hosted a webcast to review its six month results. The Lloyds’ underwriter posted strong profits, and provides insight into specialty lines Watch more
Comments(0) 24 Jul 2012
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: Iran sanctions, IMF, IAIS, Basel III, Munich Re and London Olympics, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
In this edition of WRIN.tv’s Global Round-up: Watch more
Comments(0) 24 Jul 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - July 19, 2012
NOAA sees temperatures rising…so goes the cost of US crop insurance; the good…and bad news about Med Mal Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Jul 2012
Verisk compares Cat Bond markets from 2012 and 2007.
In a WRINtv interview, Gary Kerney from Verisk Analytics discusses the company’s Second Quarter Cat Bond Report Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Jul 2012
WRINtv Poll: Which social media do you use at work, if any?
WRIN.tv asked: Which social media do you use at work, if any? Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Jul 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - July 17, 2012.
Munich Re says natural catastrophes are down; the U.S. Affordable Care Act spark continued political debate as managed care providers retrench; Andy Barile on the questions Watch more
Comments(0) 17 Jul 2012
Munich Re says natural cats are down in 2012.
Munich Re reports on natural catastrophes around the world for the first six months of 2012, including details on insured losses in the U.S. Watch more
Comments(0) 17 Jul 2012
Andy Barile explains Mitt Romney’s Bermuda tax issue.
Andy Barile, noted author and consultant in the area of captive management, reviews Bermuda tax rules, which have been the focus of scrutiny for Republican presidential Watch more
Comments(0) 17 Jul 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - July 12, 2012.
Aon Benfield releases its Global Cat Recap showing major losses affecting insurers in the US and UK; P&C insurers experienced a jump in Impairments Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Jul 2012
Aon Benfield Global Catastrophe Recap
Aon Benfield released its Global Catastrophe Recap report showing major insured losses from the US, UK and around the world. In June, hailstorms in the U.S. cost Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Jul 2012
Impairments continue to rise.
According to A.M. Best P&C insurers experienced a jump in impairments in 2011. In its First Monday series, A.M. Best analysts discuss this alarming trend. Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Jul 2012
Dr. Robert Hartwig from the I.I.I. reports on how several insurers are supporting community giving.
Many companies in the insurance industry support programs that give back to local communities. In its Impact Report, the Insurance Information Institute Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Jul 2012
Grappling with the Eurozone Crisis.
A.M. Best maintains a negative view of the overall market environment in the Eurozone. Economist Jim Gillard discusses recent developments in the Euro crisis. Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Jul 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - July 10, 2012.
Politicians put insurers in the middle of US healthcare debate; EC pushes new Insurance Mediation Directives/BIBA pushes back; Guernsey grows as a domicile for insurers Watch more
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Insurance industry in middle of Healthcare debate.
With the US Affordable Care Act ruled constitutional, some politicians, such as Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi have put the insurance in the middle of the political debate. Watch more
Comments(0) 10 Jul 2012
EC pushes new Insurance Mediation Directives/BIBA responds.
The EC proposes new Insurance Mediation Directives regulating insurance sales practices. Steve White from the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) responds. Watch more
Comments(0) 10 Jul 2012
Guernsey grows as a domicile for insurers.
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission shares an update on growth in licensing of insurance entities on this popular island domicile for captives. Watch more
Comments(0) 10 Jul 2012
WRIN.tv's Captive Currents with Andy Barile: the competition among domiciles.
Andy Barile, a noted author and consultant in the area of captive management, launches a new series on WRIN.tv called "Captive Currents." In this segment, Andy discusses Watch more
Comments(0) 10 Jul 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - July 3, 2012.
Supreme Court OKs US Affordable Care Act (III""s Dr. Robert Hartwig and WRIN.tv's Simon Marks report); UK Supreme Court sides with a “lying” claimant; and a 60 second Watch more
Comments(0) 03 Jul 2012
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: UK floods; US Flood Program; Colorado Fires; SwissRe; JLT and AIG.
In this edition of WRIN.tv's 60-second Global Round-up: UK flooding; U.S. National Flood Insurance Program; Wildfires in Colorado; Swiss Re on premium growth; JLT on a Watch more
Comments(0) 03 Jul 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - June 28, 2012.
Britain’s MI5 reveals 'astonishing' risk to cyber-attacks; WRIN.tv's Cyber Risk Report; Andy Barile reviews the U.S. Justice Watch more
Comments(0) 28 Jun 2012
Andy Barile reviews the U.S. Justice Department settlement with former GenRe and AIG execs.
In this Follow-up Segment, Andy Barile looks at the recent settlement reached between former GenRe and AIG executives Watch more
Comments(0) 28 Jun 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - June 26, 2012.
Former GenRe and AIG execs settle with the US Justice Department; Andy Barile on controversial Force-placed coverage Watch more
Comments(0) 26 Jun 2012
Former GenRe and AIG execs settle with the US Justice Department.
The US Justice Department settled charges against former Gen Re and AIG executives…in connection with reinsurance Watch more
Comments(0) 26 Jun 2012
Andy Barile discusses controversial Force-placed coverage.
New York State's Department of Financial Services is investigating the practice of force-placed coverage. Andy Barile Watch more
Comments(0) 26 Jun 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - June 21, 2012.
Marine insurance at the center of international politics; Bob Stein on Solvency II; Chubb says executives are underestimating risk to lawsuits, and WRIN.tv celebrates first 50 Watch more
Comments(0) 21 Jun 2012
WRIN.tv celebrates its first 50 programs
After 50 programs, World Risk and Insurance News shares highlights of interviews and reports from around the world. Assembled are clips of leading insurers, reinsurers Watch more
Comments(0) 21 Jun 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - June 19, 2012.
Greek elections and industry financials with Bob Stein; World Bank lowers growth expectations; record hail in Texas; payback Watch more
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World Bank lowers its economic growth forecast.
In its Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank lowered its growth forecast for 2012. Andrew Burns, Manager Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Jun 2012
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: Texas Hail; Workers Comp; AIG; Solvency II capital; Telematics in Europe; India start-up capital.
AIG repaid debt to the US Government; the Southwestern Insurance Information Service estimates losses from Dallas Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Jun 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - June 12, 2012.
Leaders at the Bermuda Captive Conference expect ‘explosion’ in ILS ; CoreLogic reveals surprising U.S. hurricane exposures; Telematics insurance is growing in the UK, and Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Jun 2012
Bermuda Captive Conference Report: New SPI Class is supporting a boom in CAT Bonds.
From the 2012 Bermuda Captive Conference, where new ‘Special Purpose Insurer’ classifications are supporting growth in CAT Bonds, according to Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Jun 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - June 7, 2012.
OFT says UK’s motor insurance is “Dysfunctional”; A.M. Best reviews the London Market; Canada’s warmer weather will pose new risks…in 40 years, and a new study looks at the Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Jun 2012
A.M. Best reviews the Florida CAT Fund.
As part of A.M. Best's First Monday program, Richard Attanasio at A.M. Best looks at the Florida Hurricane CAT Fund. Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Jun 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - June 5, 2012.
The IAIS releases criteria for insurers “too-big-to-fail”; PwC says rise in healthcare costs…have slowed; Kiplinger editor discusses Long Term Care with A.M. Best, and ProspX Watch more
Comments(0) 05 Jun 2012
The IAIS releases criteria for insurers “too-big-to-fail”
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors released a methodology for identifying insurers who are “too-big-to-fail” and the Basel committee and FSA consider Watch more
Comments(0) 05 Jun 2012
EIF 2012 on WRIN.tv: An interview with XL CEO Mike McGavick.
WRIN.tv speaks with Mike McGavick, CEO of XL Group during the European Insurance Forum (EIF) in Dublin. In this interview, Mr. Mc Gavick discusses how Watch more
Comments(0) 31 May 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - May 31, 2012.
The earth shakes in Italy for the second time in two weeks; Fitch says US reinsurers are ready for hurricane season; form EIF 2012 - leaders at XL Watch more
Comments(0) 31 May 2012
EIF 2012 on WRIN.tv: Executives from XL, Aon and Goldberg Segalla discuss challenges and threats to the industry.
J.P. Morgan’s Chairman faces shareholders…and a federal investigation; Dr. Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute Watch more
Comments(0) 31 May 2012
EIF 2012 on WRIN.tv: An interview with Stephen Cross, Chairman of Aon Global Risk Consulting (AGRC)
WRIN.tv speaks with Stephen Cross, Chairman - Aon Global Risk Consulting (AGRC), during the European Insurance Forum (EIF) hosted by DIMA. Watch more
Comments(0) 31 May 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - May 29, 2012.
The U.S. extends National Flood Insurance; Aviva sells off Asian and Irish assets; DIMA hosts the EIF in Dublin, and a new WRIN.tv Poll on social media. Watch more
Comments(0) 29 May 2012
EIF 2012 on WRIN.tv: Highlights of interviews with DIMA CEO Sarah Goddard and Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform.
The Dublin International Insurance and Management Association (DIMA) hosted the European Insurance Forum (EIF) in Dublin. Watch more
Comments(0) 29 May 2012
EIF 2012 on WRIN.tv: An interview with Brendan Howlin, Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform.
WRIN.tv speaks with Brendan Howlin, Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, during the European Insurance Forum (EIF) hosted by DIMA. Watch more
Comments(0) 29 May 2012
EIF 2012 on WRIN.tv: An interview with DIMA CEO Sarah Goddard.
WRIN.tv speaks with Sarah Goddard, CEO of the Dublin International Insurance and Management Association (DIMA) during the European Insurance Forum (EIF) Watch more
Comments(0) 29 May 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - May 24, 2012.
The slow hurricane season gets off to a fast start; IMUA president discusses cargo theft, and the future; Chartis launches CyberEdge to combat cyber risk, and ACORD LOMA Watch more
Comments(0) 24 May 2012
The "slow" hurricane season is off to a "fast" start.
Professor William Gray and the Colorado State University Department of Atmospheric Science predict below average tropical storm activity in 2012, as two storms emerge Watch more
Comments(0) 24 May 2012
ACORD plots a course to 2020
The ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum was held in Orlando, Florida from the 15th to the 17th of May, 2012. Industry leaders discussed the how technology standards Watch more
Comments(0) 24 May 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - May 22, 2012.
Dr. Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute looks at financial performance, the Affordable Care Act and a “Summer of Regulation”; Guy Carpenter sees a record Q1 Watch more
Comments(0) 22 May 2012
Dr. Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute looks at financial performance, the Affordable Care Act and a “Summer of Regulation.”
In the second of a 2-part interview with Dr. Robert Hartwig, President and Economist at the Insurance Information Institute (III), Dr. Hartwig shares his thoughts on the industry’s Watch more
Comments(0) 22 May 2012
Guy Carpenter sees a record Q1 for CAT bonds.
A report released by GC Securities, the investment banking arm of Guy Carpenter, reveals that the global CAT bond market hit a new record in the first quarter of 2012.... Watch more
Comments(0) 22 May 2012
The CEA approves additional Cat Bonds issuance.
The California Earthquake Authority approved $300 million in additional CAT bonds. Watch more
Comments(0) 22 May 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - May 17, 2012.
J.P. Morgan’s Chairman faces shareholders…and a federal investigation; Dr. Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute Watch more
Comments(0) 17 May 2012
Lloyd’s launches its Vision 2025.
In a ceremony at Lloyd’s, the market launches its VISION 2025. Lloyd’s Chairman John Nelson and CEO Richard Ward Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News - May 15, 2012.
Fallout from JP Morgan's $2B loss; UK lobbies EU to delay Iran oil ban; Aviva’s future; Zurich UK and Beazley financials, and a candid talk with BIBA CEO, Eric Galbraith. Watch more
Comments(0) 15 May 2012
UK diplomats lobby EU on Iran sanctions.
UK pushes the European Union to postpone a ban on insurance for tankers carrying Iranian oil. Watch more
Comments(0) 15 May 2012
Fallout from JP Morgan's $2B loss.
JPMorgan's $2 billion loss on credit default swaps results in downgrades from Fitch and S&P, and the departure of senior investment managers. Watch more
Comments(0) 15 May 2012
London Market Report: Aviva, Zurich UK & Beazley.
After a shareholder revolt pushed Aviva's CEO to resign, many are speculating over Aviva’s next move, and who lead the firm going forward. Zurich’s UK and Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News - May 10, 2012.
The Shareholder Spring claims Aviva CEO; AIG reduces government debt; Aon discusses alternative risk management, and A.M. Best reviews the reinsurance market. Watch more
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Aon discusses alternative risk management.
Carol Murphy, a leader in Aon’s National Casualty Operations discusses trends in the risk transfer market, including risk retention, credit risk and risk financing. Watch more
Comments(0) 10 May 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - May 8, 2012.
European's elections; Spain's recession; Risk management key to urban resilience in Asia, and XL in the UK introduces new multi-line commercial product. Watch more
Comments(0) 08 May 2012
European Elections, a Spanish recession, and commentary by European Central Bank President
Poor economic conditions in Europe led to major changes in political power following European elections. Some EU leaders are concerned that Watch more
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Asian Development Bank: Managing risk key to urban resilience.
The Asian Development Bank held its Annual Meeting of its Board of Governors. Among the key issues discussed…the global economy Watch more
Comments(0) 08 May 2012
RIMS '12 Debrief…Wendy Peters, Willis
Wendy Peters, Terrorism Insurance Practice Leader at Willis, discusses the current status of TRIA, cyber terrorism, modeling, terror pools and captives. Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News - April 12, 2012.
Reinsurance rates rise at April 1; the ILO reports on Microinsurance; a RIMS Board member on the role of today's risk manager Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Apr 2012
Reinsurance rates rise at April 1, 2012.
Guy Carpenter and Willis Re report on reinsurance renewals at April 1. Guy Carpenter says reinsurers have sufficient capital Watch more
Comments(0) 12 Apr 2012
ILO releases compendium on Microinsurance
The International Labour Organization (ILO) releases its second Compendium on Microinsurance. Craig Churchill, the Team Leader for Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News - April 10, 2012.
Tornadoes rip through Texas; Aon Benfield recaps Global Cats; Russia to accept more foreign investment in insurance, and RIMS looks ahead to annual conference. Watch more
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Aon Benfield reports early high losses from convective storms.
Aon Benfield released its Global Catastrophe Recap report. Steve Jakubowski, Watch more
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RIMS looks ahead to its annual risk management conference.
WRIN.tv speaks with Mary Roth, Executive Director of the Risk and Insurance Management Society Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News - April 5, 2012.
Conning says 2011 M&A activity was up; PwC says activity was flat; Guy Carpenter says 2012 deals will be smaller, and a look at the upcoming RIMS conference. Watch more
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Conning report says M&A activity was up in 2011.
According to Conning, mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. insurance market gained momentum in 2011, increasing in virtually every segment of the industry. Watch more
Comments(0) 05 Apr 2012
PwC says M&A activity was flat, while deal values were up.
According to PwC, the number of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector was flat in 2011, though deal values were up over 2010. Watch more
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Guy Carpenter says 2012 deals will be smaller
Guy Carpenter says M&A activity in 2012 focused on small and mid-sized deals in the $1 billion to $3 billion range. Guy Carpenter also lays out the Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News - April 3, 2012.
U.S. Supreme Court decides fate of Affordable Care Act; UK Supreme Court sides with mesothelioma patients Watch more
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UK Supreme Court sides with mesothelioma patients
The UK Supreme Court ruled on payment of employers’ liability claims to workers who have fallen ill with Watch more
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Lloyd's posts second worst year ever for 2011
Lloyd's posted its second worst year ever due in part to major cat losses. Looking ahead, Lloyds' Chairman Watch more
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World Risk and Insurance News - March 29, 2012.
CIAA reveals FSA fines; Allianz on 2012; Accenture and A.M. Best look at Microinsurance….and a new Legislative Brief on Policy Interpretation. Watch more
Comments(0) 29 Mar 2012
The CIAA reveals FSA fines in the UK.
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors assesses the cost of FSA fines levied Watch more
Comments(0) 29 Mar 2012
Accenture looks at growth opportunities in Microinsurance.
A paper published by Accenture assesses opportunities in Microinsurance, where Watch more
Comments(1) 29 Mar 2012
Andrea Keenan from A.M. Best discusses her report on Microinsurance.
Andrea Keenan from A.M. Best authored a report on Microinsurance market. Here she Watch more
Comments(0) 29 Mar 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - March 27, 2012.
Iran oil sanctions eased; New Solvency II capital requirements Watch more
Comments(0) 27 Mar 2012
European Parliament approves Solvency II new capital.
New Solvency II capital requirements are welcomed by insurance companies. Watch more
Comments(0) 27 Mar 2012
EXCLUSIVE London Market Report: Part 2 of WRIN.tv's interview with David Ruffley MP.
In the second part of Elliot Lane’s Exclusive interview with David Ruffley, the Senior Member of the Treasury Select Committee Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Mar 2012
International News: India Economic Survey stirs fear of contagion between insurance and banking sectors.
The annual Economic Survey of India by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee reveals linkages between the insurance Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Mar 2012
International News: EC defends Solvency II; lawmakers amend capital requirements; Hannover Re prepares for January 2013.
European Commission defends Solvency II in the wake of threats of relocation by Prudential in the UK Watch more
Comments(0) 22 Mar 2012
World Risk and Insurance News - March 20, 2012
An EXCLUSIVE Interview with UK's David Ruffley MP; EU debates sanctions on Iran oil, IMF bails out Greece, Legislative Brief on Tort Reform. Watch more
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EXCLUSIVE London Market Report: An interview with David Ruffley MP
Elliot Lane interviews David Ruffley, Senior Member of the Treasury Select Committee in UK’s Parliament. Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Mar 2012
International News: EU debates insurance ban on Iranian oil.
EU diplomats debate whether some insurers should be exempt from sanctions placed on deals with Iranian oil shipments Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Mar 2012
International News: IMF bails out Greece/New EU economic figures.
The International Monetary Fund approves its contribution to the latest Greek bailout package, while Eurostat Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Mar 2012
U.S. tornadoes; Australian floods; QBE "Re"; A.M. Best on hedge funds in reinsurance; Investigations over UK’s Equity Red Star; Legislative Brief on Tort Liability
U.S. tornadoes; Australian floods; QBE "Re"; A.M. Best on hedge funds in reinsurance; Investigations over UK’s Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Mar 2012
International News: U.S. Tornado losses hit (re)insurers.
Eqecat estimates losses from over 270 tornadoes in the U.S. YTD in 2012. The Association of Bermuda Insurers Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Mar 2012
International News: Australian flood waters, and losses, keep rising.
Major losses from flooding continue in New South Wales and Victoria, following Queensland floods in January Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Mar 2012
Reinsurance Report: A.M. Best looks at hedge funds in reinsurance
As part of its new First Monday series, A.M. Best reviews hedge fund-backed reinsurance. Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Mar 2012
London Market Report: UK's AADB investigates members over Equity Red Star
UK accountancy regulator, AADB, probes four members over advice and counsel provided to Equity Red Star, the Lloyd’s Syndicate. Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Mar 2012
International News: QBE consolidating reinsurance as QBE Re.
QBE is consolidating its reinsurance operations under a single management team and a unified brand. Watch more
Comments(0) 15 Mar 2012
Greek Debt Swap, Iranian Sanctions, and the impact on Petrochemical firms and P&I, Cameron critical of Solvency II, Legislative Brief on the US Affordable Care Act
Greek Debt Swap, Iranian Sanctions, and the impact on Petrochemical firms and P&I, Cameron critical of Solvency II, Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Mar 2012
International News: Iranian trade sanctions affect insurers.
Global insurers get caught up in new US trade sanctions on Iran. Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Mar 2012
International News: S&P on sanctions, petrochemical firms and P&I.
S&P on impact of sanctions on petrochemical firms and protection and indemnity insurance. Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Mar 2012
London Market Report: UK's Prime Minister criticizes Solvency II.
Prime Minster David Cameron criticizes Solvency II for endangering the insurance industry in the UK. Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Mar 2012
Legislative Brief: Professor Mazzone on the industry’s reaction to the U.S. Affordable Healthcare Act.
In part 4 of WRIN.tv's interview with prominent constitutional scholar, Professor Jason Mazzone Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Mar 2012
WRIN.tv Viewer Poll: Viewer feelings about economic conditions.
WRIN.tv Viewer Poll: How do you feel about economic conditions in the coming year? Most appear to be optimistic. Watch more
Comments(0) 08 Mar 2012
Financial Report
Brian Scott-Smith reports from the Nasdaq Market Site in New York for WRIN.tv, reporting on financial market performance, Watch more
Comments(0) 06 Mar 2012
People in the News: Hiscox Retires
Robert Hiscox announces his retirement from Hiscox, the second largest Lloyd's insurer. Watch more
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Insights: Jacobson/Ward Study on Insurance Industry Employment
An Insurance Labor Market Study by The Jacobson Group and Ward Group is encouraging regarding employment Watch more
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International News: Greek Debt Downgrades & Credit Swaps
A look at Greek Debt, including recent downgrades and a controversial ruling by the ISDA affecting Credit Swaps. Watch more
Comments(0) 06 Mar 2012
Financial Report: 2011 Results from AIG; Swiss Re and RSA.
American International Group reports profits for the second year in a row. Swiss Re results were affected by “an exceptional natural Watch more
Comments(0) 01 Mar 2012
Insights: PwC’s David Law discusses 15th Global CEO Survey.
PwC’s Global Insurance Leader David Law discusses the results of PwC's 15th Global CEO Survey, which included input from 120 insurance CEOs. Watch more
Comments(0) 01 Mar 2012
Financial Report: Warren Buffett letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.
Warren Buffett released his letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, dicussing 2011 financial results and succession plans. Watch more
Comments(0) 28 Feb 2012
International News: President Obama’s 2013 budget and its impact on reinsurance premiums and tax havens like Bermuda.
President Obama’s 2013 budget proposal would affect deductions for reinsurance premiums, negatively impacting Bermuda reinsurers. Watch more
Comments(0) 28 Feb 2012
International News: Cayman Islands Premier sparks war of words in Bermuda on Solvency II.
Cayman Island’s Premier McKeeva Bush comments on Bermuda prompts reaction and debate on in Bermuda between Shadow Finance Watch more
Comments(0) 28 Feb 2012
Exclusive WRIN.tv Interview: Dr. Robert Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute on the global economy and his outlook for 2012.
Doctor Robert Hartwig, President and Economist at the Insurance Information Institute (III), is interviewed by Marisa Krystian Watch more
Comments(0) 21 Feb 2012
Technology/Modeling Report: Adoption of Predictive Modeling
“Predictive Modeling” is proving its value among P&C insurers. A survey from Towers Watson looks at adoption of Predictive Modeling among Watch more
Comments(0) 14 Feb 2012
BestDay on WRIN.tv…U.S. Economic Recovery
John Weber hosts a A.M. Best economists Jim Gillard and Nancy Snyder, who share their views on the potential for a sustained economic recovery Watch more
Comments(0) 14 Feb 2012
International News: Greek Debt, Swiss Re on Earthquakes, ABI on UK flood, Fitch on EU Captives.
International News includes the Greek debt deal; a report from Swiss Re on earthquake losses and the underinsured Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Feb 2012
BestDay on WRIN.tv…Solvency II Preparedness
John Weber hosts a special edition of BestDay on WRIN.tv, exploring the speculation of a delay in the implementation of Solvency II Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Feb 2012
WRIN.tv Poll...Is your firm planning to add new hires in 2012?
World Risk and Insurance News reveals the results of its most recent viewer poll Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Feb 2012
Top Story: The World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland and the 2012 Global Risk Report.
IIndustry leaders introduce the 2012 Global Risk Report at the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Jan 2012
London Market Report…Robert Beckett, Chairman of Beckett Investment Management Group comments on economic and regulatory pressures on the London market.
Robert Beckett, Chairman of Beckett Investment Management Group and former National President of the Chartered Insurance Institute Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Jan 2012
People in the News
People making News in the industry…Michel Liès succeed Stefan Lippe as Group CEO at Swiss Re Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Jan 2012
WRIN.tv International News…Costa Concordia Sinks…Aon Moving... Liberty Syndicates Sponsors World Cup…
WRIN.tv reviews the impact of the sinking of Carnival Cruise Line's Costa Concordia Watch more
Comments(0) 24 Jan 2012
Reinsurance Report: The Insurance Insider on Reinsurance Renewal at 1/1/12
Rebecca Bole, Publishing Editor for The Insurance Insider reports from London on 1/1 reinsurance renewals Watch more
Comments(0) 16 Jan 2012
WRIN.tv Event Calendar - January 2012
Groups such as the ACLI, III, ICA, IAIR, AAPPO, NIIA, Asia Insurance Review and World Captive Forum are holding industry meetings Watch more
Comments(0) 10 Jan 2012
2011 Year-end Review…Record Catastrophe Losses Affect Pricing in the Insurance and Reinsurance Market.
Video highlights of industry experts from Aon Benfield, Guy Carpenter, Insurance Information Institute Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Dec 2011
WRIN.tv Poll: Biggest Challenge Facing the Property/Casualty Insurance Industry
Manoush Zomorodi, from World Risk and Insurance News, provides the results of a WRIN.tv Viewer Poll. Watch more
Comments(0) 20 Dec 2011
2011 Year-end Review...The Global Economy and its Impact on Financial Performance in the Insurance Industry.
Video highlights of industry experts from Beecher Carlson, Guy Carpenter, Insurance Information Institute Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Dec 2011
2011 Year-end Review…A Prospective Look at Growth and Opportunity in the Insurance Industry for 2012.
Video highlights of industry experts from A.M. Best, Aon Benfield, Goldberg Segalla, Guy Carpenter Watch more
Comments(0) 19 Dec 2011
Rebecca Bole, Publishing Editor of The Insurance Insider, discusses issues affecting year-end reinsurance renewals.
Rebecca Bole, Publishing Editor at Insider Publishing, reports on accumulating flood losses in Thailand Watch more
Comments(0) 13 Dec 2011
“BestDay on WRIN.tv”…An interview with James Gillard from A.M. Best.
BestDay Host John Weber speaks with senior managing economist James Gillard about a new report from A.M. Best on the Middle East and North Africa Watch more
Comments(0) 06 Dec 2011
WRIN.tv Global Roundup…Insurance in the headlines from China, London, Bermuda, Washington D.C. and Walnut Creek, California.
Headlines include a new IPO by New China Life Insurance Company, a new Lloyds syndicate formed by Catlin and China Re, Watch more
Comments(0) 06 Dec 2011
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Robert Hartwig, President and Economist at the Insurance Information Institute.
Doctor Robert Hartwig, President and Economist at the Insurance Information Institute (III),is interviewed by Lucy Segal at the NASDAQ Market Site Watch more
Comments(0) 06 Dec 2011
WRIN.tv Interview...IR Magazine discusses investor relations in the insurance industry
Natalie Carney reports from the NASDAQ Market Site in New York where she speaks with Tom Johansmeyer Watch more
Comments(0) 21 Nov 2011
WRIN.tv EXCLUSIVE…In this edition of “AsiaPac In Focus”, J.P. Schmidt reports from APEC
J.P. Schmidt reports from the APEC meetings in Honolulu, on a new insurance panel he hosted, progress towards alignment Watch more
Comments(0) 21 Nov 2011
“AsiaPac In Focus”…An interview with Orito Takeshi from Chartis Corporate Solutions in Japan.
In this edition of “AsiaPac In Focus”, host J.P. Schmidt discusses captives with Orito Takeshi Watch more
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Third Quarter Financial Performance
Nathan King reports from the NASDAQ Market Site in New York on third quarter financial results Watch more
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“AsiaPac In Focus”…An interview with the Deputy Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Hawaii
In this edition of “AsiaPac In Focus”, host J.P. Schmidt interviews George Sumner, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Nov 2011
WRIN.tv Global Roundup
News making headlines in the insurance industry, including floods in Thailand, the Eurozone Debt Crisis, new regulations Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Nov 2011
BestDay on WRIN.tv with Kevin O'Brien, Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA)
Al Slavin from Best’s Review hosts Kevin O'Brien, President and CEO of the Inland Marine Underwriters Association Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Oct 2011
BestDay on WRIN.tv with Roger Morris, National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)
In this edition of BestDay on WRIN.tv, BestDay host John Weber interviews Roger Morris Chief Communications Officer for the National Insurance Crime Bureau Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Oct 2011
BestDay on WRIN.tv with Anthony Diodato, A.M. Best Company
Diana Rosenberg from BestWeek welcomes Anthony Diodato, VP of Property/Casualty at A.M. Best Company Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Oct 2011
2011 HCIC Educational Forum report with J.P. Schmidt
J.P. Schmidt, former Insurance Commissioner of the State of Hawaii, reports on developments in captive insurance from the HCIC Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Oct 2011
Baden Baden Review with Chris Klein, Guy Carpenter
WRIN.tv interviews Chris Klein, Head of Guy Carpenter’s Sales Operations and Market Relationships in London, Watch more
Comments(0) 30 Oct 2011
The Impact of the Economic Crisis on Insurance Stocks
Nathan King reports from the NASDAQ Market Site in new York on in the impact of the global economic crisis on insurance stock Watch more
Comments(0) 23 Oct 2011
Monte Carlo Brief with Rebecca Bole, Insider Publishing
Rebecca Bole, Publishing Editor of Insider Publishing, provides insights into topics discussed at the 2011 Monte Carlo RendezVous, Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Sep 2011
Monte Carlo Brief with Jon Guy, Reinsurance Magazine
Jon Guy, Editorial Director of Reinsurance Magazine, reports from the 2011 Monte Carlo RendezVous. Brokers vehemently reject reinsurers call for price rises Watch more
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WRIN.tv Monte Carlo Debrief
Soundbites from executives attending the 2011 Monte Carlo RendezVous. Topics include Industry Losses, Reinsurance Pricing, Growth Opportunities Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Sep 2011
WRIN.tv Discussions with Chris Klein, Guy Carpenter
WRIN.tv interviews Chris Klein, Head of Guy Carpenter’s Sales Operations and Market Relationships in London, Watch more
Comments(0) 18 Sep 2011
September 11 – Ten Years Later with Dr. Robert Hartwig, Insurance Information Institute
Doctor Robert Hartwig, economist and President of the Insurance Information Institute gives his thoughts on September 11th... Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Sep 2011
“WRIN Global Round-up”
WRIN.tv spans the globe for interesting regional news affecting the risk and insurance industry. Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Sep 2011
Monte Carlo RendezVous Preview with Chris Klein, Guy Carpenter
WRIN.tv interviews Chris Klein, Head of Guy Carpenter’s Sales Operations and Market Relationships in London, regarding the 2011 Monte Carlo RendezVous. Watch more
Comments(0) 07 Sep 2011
Pamela Newman, President and CEO of the Newman Team at Aon discusses the changing role of the risk manager
Pamela Newman, President and CEO of the Newman Team at Aon discusses the changing role of the risk manager Watch more
12 Apr 2013
Rick Betterley Reports: Keeping up with risks of Cloud Computing
Rick Betterley Reports: Keeping up with risks of Cloud Computing Watch more
09 Apr 2013
III’s Bob Hartwig with a first-hand report on the Boston Marathon bombs, and their impact on the insurance industry.
III’s Bob Hartwig with a first-hand report on the Boston Marathon bombs, and their impact on the insurance industry. Watch more
17 Apr 2013
WRIN.tv Media Brief: Reactions Editor Michael Loney on Berkshire Hathaway strategies and Cyber Insurance trends in Europe
WRIN.tv Media Brief: Reactions Editor Michael Loney on Berkshire Hathaway strategies and Cyber Insurance trends in Europe Watch more
11 Apr 2013
Who's hurt when pro athletes are injured? (contract insurance)
Who's hurt when pro athletes are injured? (contract insurance) Watch more
09 Apr 2013
A.M. Best looks at a world without a federal backstop for terrorism coverage (TRIPRA)
A.M. Best looks at a world without a federal backstop for terrorism coverage (TRIPRA) Watch more
10 Apr 2013
“Crash for Cash” staged accidents a major concern to insurers – Barry Zalma reports
“Crash for Cash” staged accidents a major concern to insurers – Barry Zalma reports Watch more
10 Apr 2013
Ty Sagalow previews new product innovation at RIMS 2013, and “Innovations in Insurance” on WRIN.tv
Ty Sagalow previews new product innovation at RIMS 2013, and “Innovations in Insurance” on WRIN.tv Watch more
12 Apr 2013
New UK Consumer Insurance Act puts onus on carriers to collect info.
A new ‘Consumer Insurance Act’ went into effect this week in the UK. The Act will bring British law in line with those of the FSA. The new Act essentially abolishes Watch more
08 Apr 2013
Barry Zalma discusses the impact of crop insurance fraud on the U.S. taxpayer
Barry Zalma discusses the impact of crop insurance fraud on the U.S. taxpayer Watch more
16 Apr 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review - April 8 -12, 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review - April 8 -12, 2013 Watch more
14 Apr 2013
Renowned legal analyst Royal Oakes discusses expensive trends in “Institutional Discovery.”
Renowned legal analyst Royal Oakes discusses expensive trends in “Institutional Discovery.” Watch more
11 Apr 2013
Solvency II rules for pensions would harm businesses’ ability to invest, grow and create jobs according to UK’s Minister for Pensions
Solvency II rules for pensions would harm businesses’ ability to invest, grow and create jobs according to UK’s Minister for Pensions Watch more
16 Apr 2013
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: Bird Flu; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Lloyd’s Building Sale; US-EU Trade Agreement; Obama budget
WRIN.tv Global Round-up: Bird Flu; Trans-Pacific Partnership; Lloyd’s Building Sale; US-EU Trade Agreement; Obama budget Watch more
15 Apr 2013
Noted legal analyst Royal Oakes discusses Punitive Damages
Noted legal analyst Royal Oakes discusses Punitive Damages Watch more
18 Apr 2013
A.M. Best looks at growth opportunities in the Arab states of the Gulf Cooperation Council
A.M. Best looks at growth opportunities in the Arab states of the Gulf Cooperation Council Watch more
17 Apr 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review - April 15-19, 2013
WRIN.tv Week in Review - April 15-19, 2013 Watch more
19 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013: Mike Hirai from First Hawaiian Bank on investment strategies for insurance captives.
RIMS 2013: Mike Hirai from First Hawaiian Bank on investment strategies for insurance captives. Watch more
29 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013: Craig Watanabe from Strategic Risk Solutions on what makes Hawaii a successful venue for insurance captives
RIMS 2013: Craig Watanabe from Strategic Risk Solutions on what makes Hawaii a successful venue for insurance captives Watch more
29 Apr 2013
Week in Review - April 29 – May 3, 2013
Week in Review - April 29 – May 3, 2013 Watch more
03 May 2013
A.M. Best looks at 2012 results and 2013 strategies for London market companies
A.M. Best looks at 2012 results and 2013 strategies for London market companies Watch more
09 May 2013
XL to offer Shariah compliant Property insurance to large and middle market clients outside the U.S. and Canada
XL to offer Shariah compliant Property insurance to large and middle market clients outside the U.S. and Canada Watch more
08 May 2013
RIMS 2013: Alfred Bergbauer from XL discusses key topics for risk managers in today’s global business environment
RIMS 2013: Alfred Bergbauer from XL discusses key topics for risk managers in today’s global business environment Watch more
22 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013: Amy O’Hara, from Life Technologies and why they chose Hawaii as the domicile for their captive
RIMS 2013: Amy O’Hara, from Life Technologies and why they chose Hawaii as the domicile for their captive Watch more
30 Apr 2013
RIMS 2013: MaryRose Reaston, from Emerge Diagnostics & David Keyser from CR England on the latest de…
RIMS 2013: MaryRose Reaston, from Emerge Diagnostics & David Keyser from CR England on the latest developments in Workers Comp
EIF 2013: Alterra CEO Marty Becker discusses major issues facing the insurance industry and the comp…
EIF 2013: Alterra CEO Marty Becker discusses major issues facing the insurance industry and the company's acquisition by Markel
West Fertilizer plant in Texas killed at least 14 and injured hundreds
West Fertilizer plant in Texas killed at least 14 and injured hundreds
RIMS 2013: Daniel Riordan from Zurich on the major topics discussed at RIMS, and how the economy and…
RIMS 2013: Daniel Riordan from Zurich on the major topics discussed at RIMS, and how the economy and terrorism and are affecting the insurance industry
Innovations in Insurance with Ty Sagalow welcomes Pamela Newman of The Newman Team at Aon to discuss…
Innovations in Insurance with Ty Sagalow welcomes Pamela Newman of The Newman Team at Aon to discuss new product development and growth in reputational risk cover
RIMS 2013: Vincent Vandendael from Lloyd's with an update on Solvency II, Vision 2025, and growth op…
RIMS 2013: Vincent Vandendael from Lloyd's with an update on Solvency II, Vision 2025, and growth opportunities ahead
RIMS 2013: Shawn Ram, from Aon discusses technology trends and cyber risk
RIMS 2013: Shawn Ram, from Aon discusses technology trends and cyber risk
Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., on the marine, energy and …
Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., on the marine, energy and D&O markets
RIMS 2013: Joseph Boren from Ironshore on how regulations form markets for environmental insurance
RIMS 2013: Joseph Boren from Ironshore on how regulations form markets for environmental insurance
Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc.,…
Innovations in Insurance - Vincent Tizzio, President and CEO of Navigators Management Company, Inc., on the importance of innovation
RIMS 2013 Review: The economy from the insurance industry’s viewpoint
RIMS 2013 Review: The economy from the insurance industry’s viewpoint
RIMS 2013: Kevin Kelley from Ironshore discusses industry performance, reputation risk, Ironshore ex…
RIMS 2013: Kevin Kelley from Ironshore discusses industry performance, reputation risk, Ironshore expansion, and the impact of Obamacare on the industry
RIMS 2013: Seraina Maag from XL on issues facing the industry and opportunities for innovation
RIMS 2013: Seraina Maag from XL on issues facing the industry and opportunities for innovation
RIMS 2013 Review: Cyber Risk one of the major topics of discussion at RIMS this year
RIMS 2013 Review: Cyber Risk one of the major topics of discussion at RIMS this year
RIMS 2013: Alison Quinlivan from Aon discussing TRIPRA and its potential affect on captives
RIMS 2013: Alison Quinlivan from Aon discussing TRIPRA and its potential affect on captives