The Perils of Ineffective Use of Ratings

The Perils of Ineffective Use of Ratings

This article, in the pdf accessed through the link below, gives guidance to re/insurance practitioners on the basics of ratings and how to use them effectively. The perils of ineffective use of ratings An abbreviated version of the article, without diagrams, can also be found here – www.youtalk-insurance.com

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Reinsurer profitability and the interest rate myth; part 2

Reinsurer profitability and the interest rate myth; part 2

  Back in March we suggested that the supposed structural link between low investment returns and poor profitability for reinsurers was a myth. Our view in essence (http://litmusanalysisblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/reinsurer-profitability-and-the-interest-rate-myth/) was – and is –  that expected investment yields are a generic given, and that reinsurance pricing therefore reflects

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Ratings of Catlin, Lancashire, Partner Re and Platinum Underwriters highlight the fundamental impact of ERM vs. capital on S&P’s reinsurer ratings

Ratings of Catlin, Lancashire, Partner Re and Platinum Underwriters highlight the fundamental impact of ERM vs. capital on S&P’s reinsurer ratings

This is a technical article reviewing recent actions by S&P in implementing their new criteria on the reinsurance sector.  If you are interested in understanding this further, would like further clarification or would like to comment please feel free to mail us at info@litmusanalysis.com. (*/** indicate references

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Is your rating at risk?

Is your rating at risk?

Controversial though they can be, financial strength ratings, and particularly those from S&P and AM Best, continue to be central to the transaction process in reinsurance globally and in many primary markets. The confirmation this week of fundamental changes in S&P’s ratings process is therefore, to borrow

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