Archive

  • "RMS models validated by Sandy's wind and storm surge impacts"

    31 May 2013

    The modelling firm's much-criticised v11 hurricane model incorporated technology which allows surge simulation throughout the entire lifecycle of a hurricane. Sandy showed the model's worth, Jeff Waters argues

  • Significant rise in frequency of hurricanes tops agenda at WRN seminar

    30 May 2013

    Leading US expert to present latest research and examine forecasting accuracy

  • Aon Benfield Securities expands capital markets capabilities

    30 May 2013

    Investment banking hire in London parallels moves in US

  • Cat exposure data schemas to be shared

    30 May 2013

    Eqecat and RMS firm up agreement

  • Insurers to invest more in infrastructure and equities

    29 May 2013

    But will be cooler towards debt, says ING IM

  • Operational risk database draws insurers' interest

    29 May 2013

    Two big insurers sign up for OpBase; others interested, says Aon

  • Actuaries' varying roles highlighted by Fulcher careers

    28 May 2013

    Paul and Graham Fulcher between them have worked in life, general insurance, reinsurance and investment banking firms, evidence of the transferability of actuarial skills, as well as different career paths. But neither of the twins is a fan of Solvency II, as Chris Cundy finds out

  • Eiopa wants more power and independence

    24 May 2013

    Authority should receive its own budget line in the general EU budget

  • Allianz cat bond covers North American storms and quakes

    24 May 2013

    Blue Danube II issue raised from $150m $175m

  • Half of IMAP firms opt for ICAS+

    24 May 2013

    PRA's Adams admits big uncertainty over SII timetable and final shape