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Abschwung, Pest und Cholera
Geahnte und ungeahnte Wechselwirkungen zwischen Wirtschaft und Biometrie
PartnerRe Contributor:
Esther Schütz, Leiterin Center of Excellence Mortality, Dr. Daniel Dubischar, Group Actuary Life
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Zeitschrift für Versicherungswesen 21/2009, Sonderheft Rückversicherung 2009
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November 01, 2009
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Winds of Change for Agriculture Risk
The impact of warming atmospheric temperatures on agriculture is neither consistent nor easily predictable, but there are a number of definable, individual consequences for farmers and insurers of agricultural risk. These changes, combined with other evolving risk factors and growth in the agricultural sector, have led to a re-assessment of exposures and to the emergence of new insurance and alternative cover concepts, the latter including parametric deals and trading in CO2 certificates.
PartnerRe Contributor:
Thomas Heintz, Chief Underwriter Agriculture
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Catastrophe Risk Management
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December 01, 2008
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Baden-Baden Class Report, Day 3: Inflation
An insurer’s economic value is put at risk if inflation exceeds anticipated levels. A loss inflation of 2% per year on a motor xol program can generate a price increase of 30%+; reinsurance indexation clauses need to be adapted to ensure the right cover at the right price. Constant and thorough reserve monitoring is essential to mitigate the impact of unanticipated inflation on long-tail reserves.
PartnerRe Contributor:
John Davidson, Chief Investment Officer, Scott Alstadt, Chief Pricing Actuary, Property and Casualty, Sylvain Jarrier, Senior Pricing Actuary, Property and Casualty, Thomas Schneider, Head of Global Reserving, Marc Bagarry, Pricing Actuary, Property and Casualty
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The Review
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October 29, 2008
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Baden-Baden Class Report, Day 2: Cat Modeling
A multi-model approach and a firm grasp of cat modeling issues are essential for a balanced estimation of risk; this applies both to indemnity and parametric covers. When cat rates fall, the technical price from models has potential to follow suit; such changes need to be questioned. A number of key technical aspects affect the quality of portfolio modeling.
PartnerRe Contributor:
Erik Rüttener, Head of Research, Rick Thomas, Head of Catastrophe, Manuel Prechtl, Head of Actuarial in Catastrophe Research, Gautier de Montmollin, Analyst in Catastrophe Research
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The Review
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October 28, 2008
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Baden-Baden Class Report, Day 1: Liability
The importance of legal safeguards and open communication increases as U.S. litigation culture spreads to Europe. D&O rates have continued to fall despite sub-prime, a risky proposition given the many unknowns. How key class action verdicts will determine the potential scale and ease of future claims against pharmaceuticals. And finally, environmental damage acts create new liabilities and the chance to extend support to clients.
PartnerRe Contributor:
Ingrid Dahlquist, Head of Global (Non US) Claims, Lynn Halper, Senior Vice President, Specialty Casualty Underwriting, Ruedi Gaehler, Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter
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The Review
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October 27, 2008
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Insurance-Linked Securities: Here to Stay?
The use of insurance-linked securities is a hot topic in both the United States and in Europe, but it has received less attention in Canada, in part because of a lack of clarity in regulatory guidance for ILS in Canada. Francis Blumberg discusses the future of ILS and the seven key questions to ask when choosing between ILS and traditional reinsurance.
PartnerRe Contributor:
Francis Blumberg, Head of Canadian Operations
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Canadian Underwriter
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July 01, 2008
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Reinsurers on Canada's Primary Market: Rate Spiral
Reinsurers see greater catastrophe exposures and a renewed emphasis on insurance to value in the future, causing them to wonder how much further primary insurance rates will continue to spiral in the meantime. Francis Blumberg shares his insight into some of the top issues facing Canadian insurers going forward into next year.
PartnerRe Contributor:
Francis Blumberg,
Head of Canadian Operations
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Canadian Underwriter
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November 01, 2007
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The Balancing Act
In reinsurance, balancing the interests of clients, investors and employees can be a challenge, especially considering the cyclical nature of our business. Are the pressures of return on capital, client retention, ratings, consistency of offer, growth in book value, rate changes, and a secure and rewarding work environment at odds with each other?
PartnerRe Contributor:
Tad Walker, EVP, Chief Underwriting Officer, PartnerRe U.S.
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PCI Market Views
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October 31, 2007
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