Reinsurers Look To Bene;t From
NFIP's Private-Market Focus
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TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
Handling Of Industry Interests
The insurance industry’s interests on the
Financial Stability Oversight Council are
“inadequately represented” because of the
agency’s policies, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners told a
congressional panel last week. � Page 6
Cat Bonds Set 1Q Record
The value of insurance-linked securities
placements increased by more than half
in the 2011 first quarter as four insurers
placed more than $1 billion in bonds in
the market, according to a report from
Willis Group. � Page 6
As Quake-Loss Estimates Roll In,
Some See Improved Pricing
As more companies report estimated
losses for the March 11 Japan earthquake
and tsunami, two Bermuda executives
say that a market turn is beginning to
occur. � Page 7
Loss Estimates Come In For
Deadly U.S. Storms
Insurers have begun to size up the extent
of damage left in the wake of storms
that produced dozens of tornadoes that
struck several Central Plains states, hail
that caused damage in Texas, and strong
winds and lightning in Georgia. � Page 8
Program Players Uncork New Niches
Creativity, Expertise &
Data Break Down Carrier
Objections To Startups
See page 14.
SICK PUPPY
Four-Legged Coverage
Sees Fourfold Increase
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