I've spent the last several days in Taipei, where I'm attending the 44th Annual Seminar of the International Insurance Society. Not surprisingly, given the conference venue and current trends in local business, much of the discussion has centered on the insurance industry's Asia efforts.
Beyond even talk of the importance of providing ...
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Reinsurers that are seeking growth are casting their nets wider than in the past.
Demands for more competitive pricing and the fallout from the capital and stock markets is hurting reinsurers’ profitability in many industrialized countries, sources say. ...more
Increased efficiency, better data quality and the prospect of better decision-making both by buyers and underwriters are among the key factors driving a steady increase in online reinsurance placement....more
I've spent the last several days in Taipei, where I'm attending the 44th Annual Seminar of the International Insurance Society. Not surprisingly, given the conference venue and current trends in local business, much of the discussion has centered on the insurance industry's Asia efforts.
Beyond even talk of the importance of providing ...