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Monte Carlo 2015: Reinsurers Reexamine How They Do Business

The annual Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo, Monaco traditionally focuses on one or two signatory concerns within the industry. This year, things were different. The 2,700 registered attendees were faced with addressing the pace of change within and without …

Reinsurance Price Drops Moderating? Yes and No, Say Rating Agencies

Two of the property/casualty insurance industry’s ratings entities – Fitch and Standard & Poor’s – do not see eye-to-eye on whether reinsurance price declines are moderating. Fitch sees the downward trend letting up, but S&P finds that pricing pressures from …

Best Affirms PartnerRe, Operating Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Bermuda-based Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd. and its affiliates, as well as the ICR of “a-” and debt ratings of …