AIR Worldwide Analyzes Typhoon Nari as it Crosses the Philippines October 15, 2013 According to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide Typhoon Nari, aka Santi, made landfall in the Philippines, “as of 18:50 October...
Best Report: European Insurers See Improvements; Challenges Remain October 15, 2013 European non-life and life insurers “are benefitting from a more stable economic environment, although they continue to adjust product offerings...
EQECAT President Paul Little on Cat Models – from the General to the Specific October 11, 2013 By Charles E. Boyle EQECAT’s President Paul Little explains how cat models have evolved from the general to the specific and what’s now required...
China to Allow Foreign Investors to Use Yuan in Financial Sectors October 11, 2013 China’s central bank will allow foreign businesses to invest in domestic financial firms using offshore yuan funding, it said on...
Tens of Thousands Flee Vast Cyclone Phailin Bearing Down on India October 11, 2013 By Sruthi Gottipati and Jatindra Dash Tens of thousands fled their homes in coastal areas of eastern India and moved to shelters on Friday, bracing for...
Best Europe Affirms SCOR and Main Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable October 11, 2013 A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit...
Best Affirms China Re and Subs Ratings; Outlook Stable October 11, 2013 A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a” of China...
MGAA Appoints Staddon as First Managing Director October 11, 2013 The London-based Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) announced the appointment of Peter Staddon as its first managing director, effective from...
Regulators Map Out First Capital Blueprint for Large Insurers October 10, 2013 By Huw Jones The world’s largest insurers could be forced to raise fresh capital under rules proposed by regulators on Wednesday that echo...
Study Concludes Shift to a New Climate Likely by Mid-Century October 10, 2013 By Alister Doyle Billions of people could be living in regions where temperatures are hotter than their historical ranges by mid-century, creating a...