Moody's Investors Service
Aviation - Emissions trading: Ground for concern?
In less than 18 months, the aviation industry will be brought into the EU Emissions Trading System. Barry Moss considers the implications for insurers.
Reduced US collateral requirements to benefit reinsurers – Moody’s
While most counterparty security procedures are getting stricter, global reinsurers are poised to benefit from reduced collateral requirements, which will be credit positive for their bondholders, according to the ratings agency.
P&C assumptions may be torn up after Deepwater incident
Insurers and reinsurers are likely take a hard look at the assumptions used to price property and liability coverages for drilling platforms in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon loss, according to Moody's Investors Service.
Buffett backs Moody’s at US hearing
Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, compelled by subpoena to testify, backed Moody’s at a hearing yesterday, defending the ratings agency in which Berkshire has a holding against criticism it misled investors.
Rating agencies on the EC's radar as it aims to improve supervision
As part of its work on preventing a future financial crisis and strengthening the financial system, the European Commission has put forward amendments to the EU rules on credit rating agencies and launched a public consultation on reforming corporate…
Rating agencies on the EC's radar as it aims to improve supervision
As part of its work on preventing a future financial crisis and strengthening the financial system, the European Commission has put forward amendments to the EU rules on credit rating agencies and launched a public consultation on reforming corporate…
Munich Re issues $80m cat bond
Munich Re has obtained cover for US hurricane and European windstorm risks amounting to $80m from Irish SPV EOS Wind, which placed a catastrophe bond in the market.
Munich Re issues $80m cat bond
Munich Re has obtained cover for US hurricane and European windstorm risks amounting to $80m from Irish SPV EOS Wind, which placed a catastrophe bond in the market.
Spotlight on Spain - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.