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For Reinsurers, Demand Is Up, Capacity Is Down, Alternatives Gaining

National News • June 14, 2006
Whether in the U.S., the U.K., Bermuda, or elsewhere, the message from reinsurance companies is the same: demand is up, and capacity is down. However, it is still a lively market, with ...

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Subject: RE: Alternative financing

Posted On: June 14, 2006, 5:37 pm CDT
Posted By: gak
Comment:
A hedge fund assumes risk from the reinsurer in the form of a reinsurance contract. Because it is a special purpose 'vehicle' created by the hedge fund with the reinsurer it gets its name 'sidecar.'It is usually capitalized by both the reinsurer and the hedge fund.
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Further 'Side Car' Details ClaimHawk
Jun 14, 2006, 10:08 pm
RE: RE: Alternative financing Thank you!
Jun 14, 2006, 5:41 pm
RE: Alternative financing gak
Jun 14, 2006, 5:37 pm
Alternative financing What are "sidecars"?
Jun 14, 2006, 12:38 pm
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