Analysis

Elements of conspiracy

Many underwriters have been gripped by a recent case concerning those involved in the reinsurance of US workers' compensation cover

Claims - Points of concern

As asbestos and other toxic torts prove increasingly problematic for reinsurers, the industry needs to be suitably armed with adequate claims management procedures

Cutting through the contract

A recent US court ruling has created a stir in the insurance world by disregarding an underlying principle of reinsurance contracts

France - The tides of change

The combined effect of the losses suffered by the French insurance market since September 2001 is a stark reminder that a return to disciplined underwriting is the only way for (re)insurers to sustain long-term profitability

Contingency cover and royal deaths

The insurance market is reluctant to discuss contingency cover in the event of a royal death, although the national mourning will entail event cancellations on a majestic scale.

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