RAA News

People Moves: Nutter to Retire as RAA President; Covington Appointed to Take the Helm

The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) on Wednesday said its long-time president, Frank Nutter, will retire at the end of the year and Lee Covington is president-elect. Nutter has been president of the trade association for property/casualty reinsurers for 32 …

Reinsurance Association Releases Paper on California Homeowners Insurance Market, Urges Policymakers Consider Risks of Inaction

The Reinsurance Association of America has come out with a white paper on the California homeowners insurance market that urges policymakers consider the risks of inaction. The paper, “Dynamics and Challenges in California’s Homeowners Insurance Market,” provides background and recommendations …

Reinsurance Group Head Puts Science in Climate Change Discussion

Asked for his thoughts on climate change, Frank Nutter expeditiously turned to science. His sphere of influence is far-ranging as president of the Reinsurance Association of America, a position he’s held since 1991. Nutter has addressed the topic of climate …

RAA: U.S. Reinsurers Had Higher Profits, Improved Underwriting Results in 2012

The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) said a group of 19 U.S.-based property/casualty reinsurers reported higher net written premiums and net income for 2012 compared to 2011. The RAA said Thursday that a survey of statutory underwriting results showed these …

Insurance Groups Laud State Regulators’ Action to Reduce Reinsurance Collateral

State insurance regulators have approved a new model law and regulation on credit for reinsurance that allows some foreign reinsurers to post reduced collateral. The new rules and regulations, which have taken 12 years to complete, would – if adopted …

RAA Affirms Industry Can Handle Japan Catastrophe

The Reinsurance Association of America has issued a reassuring bulletin that the industry can not only cope with the recent losses from the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, but will also remain prepared to handle future disasters as well. …