Greg Lockard, reinsurance manager, Shelter Re, discusses how the impact of alternative capital is being felt in terms, conditions and timing of reinsurance arrangements.
Shaun Tarbuck, Chief Executive at the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation, reports that mutual and cooperative insurers have gained three points of market share in the past seven years.
Clive O'Connell of the firm of Goldberg Segalla outlines the features of insurance linked securities that prove to be a draw for mutual insurers. But the relationship-based nature of reinsurance may offer advantages, he said
The outlook for reinsurance in Argentina is discouraging, but growth and construction in Colombia and Panama mean Latin America remains an area of rising opportunity, accoring to Javier Vijil.
Dr. Christoph Lamby of R+V Versicherung AG details the risks facing global reinsurers. Lamby sees opportunities in Asia, marine and other areas.
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