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Validation and adjustment of assumptions in catastrophe models
21 August 2014With the industry no closer to standardised benchmarks, companies will need to compare their own data and analysis with available commercial offerings to ascertain reasonable model uncertainty, argues Guillermo Franco
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IERM Comment: Mixed messages
21 August 2014The rating agencies are sending out confusing signals for the reinsurance market
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Fitch upgrades Hannover Re to AA-
21 August 2014Cites strong risk-adjusted capitalisation
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Expert judgment dominates risk scenario vaildation
21 August 2014Use of external data could increase, suggests Oric
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Swiss Re has increased exposure to single losses
21 August 2014Fitch revises financial strength outlook to positive
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Insurers weigh up options to validate ratings
21 August 2014Firms required to avoid automatic reliance on external assessments
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Ironshore retains rating following Fosun buy-in
20 August 2014AM Best affirms 'Aa' rating
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PRA eases fears of insurers with UK branches
20 August 2014Restricts calculation of regulatory capital
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Singapore growing fast but short of 'critical mass'
20 August 2014Model use and improved data quality highlighted
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Fitch upgrades Irish Life rating to A+
20 August 2014Follows country's upgrade days earlier