Monte Carlo 2008

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Guy Carpenter Experts Comment on Market Issues at Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous

Representatives from companies involved in the insurance and reinsurance industries recently met in Monte Carlo to attend the 2008 Rendez-Vous de Septembre. Eight articles appear below that were published in The Review magazine's daily newsletter editions.

Date

Article

September 2008

Breaking the Market's Fall

It's undeniable that reinsurance rates have been plummeting. But a squeeze on assets could well slow their decline, argues Christopher Klein.

September 2008

Ducking the Domino Effect

Re/insurers can find themselves left in the lurch from the knock-on effects of a disaster striking a cedant. Protecting yourself is paramount, warns David Lewin.

September 2008

When the Going Gets Tough

Following the credit crunch, the good years of reinsurers gaining easy access to cash have come to a close. So what's the best strategy for coping in such conditions, asks Mark Hewett.

September 2008

Gaining the Winning Edge

Its introduction may be some time away but planning for Solvency II now offers re/insurers the opportunity to turn compliance into competitive advantage. Frank Achtert explains how.

September 2008

Dealing with Excess Capital

How do you know when you have too much? Buyback and dividend decisions could benefit from ERM, says Joan Lamm-Tennant.

September 2008

A Sidecar Comeback?

Declining reinsurance rates combined with surplus capital means that little has been seen of the sidecar recently. But the next mega-catastrophe will change all that, says David Priebe.

September 2008

American Justice in Europe?

Thomas Herde discusses the rise of class actions across the continent and looks at the implications for re/insurers.

September 2008

Don't Step on Your Long Tail

Eddy Vanbeneden says that the capital markets may offer the depth to overcome the stubbornness of casualty reserve risk.