ILS Market Could Offer Advantages to Mutuals

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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

 

Willis Re Exec: Mutuals Embrace Shared Reinsurance

Willis Re Executive Vice President Robin Swindell said mutual insurance companies are regularly joining together for catastrophe and other forms of reinsurance coverage.
 

Shelter Re Exec: Capital Influx Impacts More Than Rates

Greg Lockard, reinsurance manager, Shelter Re, discusses how the impact of alternative capital is being felt in terms, conditions and timing of reinsurance arrangements.
 

R+V Exec: All Reinsurers Feel Underwriting Pressure

Dr. Christoph Lamby of R+V Versicherung AG details the risks facing global reinsurers. Lamby sees opportunities in Asia, marine and other areas.
 

Solvency II Hinders, New Capital Helps Mutual Startups

Paul Koronka, CEO, Regis Mutual Management Ltd., said his organization continues to form new mutual insurance companies but solvency regulations mean taking new approaches to their structure.

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