EDITORIAL

On the rise?

SPECIAL REPORTS

A New Risk

Preparing for the worst

The deteriorating euro-zone sovereign debt crisis is rattling the region’s insurers, but there is little they can do to mitigate the potential fallout until politicians take decisive action, says Stuart Collins.

Lloyd’s exposure

FEATURES

Analysis: New Zealand : A fair deal

As New zealand continues to be hit by sizeable aftershocks, the country’s officials have been in Europe pressing the case for fair treatment by international reinsurers, reports stuart Collins.

CEO Forum : The view from the top

After the huge losses of 2011, what is the outlook for the reinsurance industry in 2012? Graham Buck canvasses opinion from some of its major figures.

Emerging Markets Review : In with the new

While established players have suffering the effects of economic turmoil in 2011, new markets continue to strengthen, and China in particular could soon pass the point where it should be classed as emerging, says Marc Jones.

LEGAL REVIEW : A deafening silence?

Soft market conditions have historically lead to more legal wrangles resulting in more court judgments, so why has the last year been so quiet on the legal front? Clive O’Connell explains.

Life Reinsurance Review : The future for underwritten annuities

The UK’s fast-growing underwritten annuity market shows few signs of slowing, but local and global economic and regulatory changes could lead to substantial alterations in how providers price, underwrite, and distribute this product line. Jason hurley outlines how insurers can prepare themselves for these changes.

Re-Moves : Re-Moves

Regulation Review : A changing landscape

While European re/insurers remain focused on solvency ii, 2011 has been an interesting year for regulation in the Us and Latin America, says Tim Evershed.

Regulation Review : Sustaining momentum on Solvency II

The likely delay in the launch of Solvency II offers no real let up for insurers as they will still have to prepare for key submissions in 2013. Paul Clarke, PwC Global Solvency II Chairman, charts the crucial milestones in a busy year ahead.

Technology Review : Reinsurance and regulation: practical aspects relating to change

Martin Greenberg looks at the practical operational issues that must be addressed under solvency ii, and explains why the new regulations may be a blessing in disguise.

Technology Review : Stopping the leaks

Claims leakage is a significant issue which affects the bottom line of any insurance company, but there are ways to reduce it, explains Martin Greenberg.

The Asia Insurance Market Awards : And the winnners are...

Zurich Review : The regulatory framework for re/insurers in Switzerland

The Swiss re/insurance industry and its regulator enjoy a high level of professionalism. The regulatory framework ensures stability and offers efficient processes to market participants, and these factors have contributed to the evolution, attractiveness and reputation of Zurich as a fast-growing re/insurance hub write Hansjürg Appenzeller and Diana Lafita.

REGULARS

NEWS IN BRIEF

Chinese nat cat poses major supply chain risk

Thai floods to cost insurers over $10bn

NOAA reports record number of billion dollar cats

China reinsurance premiums to keep rising

US p/c industry incurred $38.6bn in nine-month cat losses

Euro zone crisis should not delay Solvency II

REPORTAGE

UAE insurance sector set to grow

IUA warns against EU environmental plans

Thai floods may tip rise in global premiums: Fitch

Greenberg sues treasury and Fed over AIG bailout