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How a global bond portfolio can allay interest rate fears

The low interest rate environment of recent years, coupled with concerns about the prospect of rising rates, has led investors to consider moving money from diversified, high-quality domestic bonds into other asset or sub-asset classes.   30 June 2014

USA analysis

Missouri looks to encourage efficiency through online services

The Missouri Department of Insurance is allowing producers to print their licenses and educational transcripts on demand through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) online State Based Systems (SBS).   30 June 2014

Actuarial & underwriting

Health care reform: a quickening pulse

Health care reform in the US will change the landscape for medical liability captives. In the short term it seems that consolidation is inevitable, but longer term there may be significant opportunities for the Bermuda market.   30 June 2014

Analysis

Demystifying claims handling

Electronic and interactive oversight over the claims handling function can reap considerable rewards for captives. Gary R Markham of LSG talked us through the benefits.   30 June 2014

Actuarial & underwriting

Bullish on captives

Captives are being applied to increasingly global and innovative risks and continue to prove their enduring value, argues Martin Scherzer of AIG Property Casualty.   30 June 2014

Asset management analysis

Emerging market debt— an asset class for captives?

The differences between developed and emerging market debt are becoming increasingly blurred. Andrew Baron of Butterfield talks us through the evolving investment environment.   30 June 2014

USA analysis

Paul Frank + Collins elect captive leader as president

PF+C’s captive insurance team leader, Stephanie Mapes, has been elected as president of the firm, becoming the first female president in PF+C’s 46-year history.   27 June 2014

USA analysis

Guy Carp: hurricane season may throw up surprises

Despite suggestions that the US hurricane season will be quieter than normal, Guy Carpenter has released a new report cautioning against assumptions and a lack of preparedness.   26 June 2014

Actuarial & underwriting

Innovation in reserving methodology

The Risk Authority (TRA) is an innovative healthcare risk consulting firm dedicated to transforming its clients’ risk management practices with cutting-edge solutions, unrivalled industry expertise and quantifiable results.   23 June 2014

Analysis

Latin potential

Latin American markets are a largely untapped opportunity for the captive insurance industry. Bermuda is taking a determined lead in unlocking their potential.   23 June 2014

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