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CRO

Dezember 2007

The CRO Emerging Risks Initiative (ERI) was launched in 2005 to raise awareness of major emerging risks relevant to society and the (re)insurance industry. »more

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Risk transfer

October 2007

In recent years, the capital markets have been tapped as an additional source of reinsurance capacity and financing. Such transactions are referred to as risk transfer to the capital market. »more

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Piracy — Threat at sea

September 2006

Piracy continues to be a serious risk for shipping companies, cargo owners, and insurers. Munich Re has published a brochure on this subject. »more

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The financial risk of mega-events

November 2006

International sports competitions have become commercial mega-events involving enormous financial risks for the organisers. To cover such events, the insurance industry needs both a high level of know-how and sufficient capacity. »more

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International rating comparison of motor insurances

November 2006

When in Rome insure as the Romans do: There are many international differences in car insurance. Some of them are based on cultural peculiarities. »more

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Environmental liability: The state as nature's advocate

In general, European environmental liability extends only to personal injury and property damage. However, this is all set to change in 2007 with the introduction of statutory liability for damage to the environment. »more

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Developments in European liability law

Even though the unification of European liability law is still far in the future, some common European trends are already discernible. »more

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Swift claims management reduces costs

Motor liability may involve a whole bridge. »more

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"The outlook: Much too cold for the time of year"

Meteorological research estimates that more than 80% of the turnover and profitability of all economic activities are dependent on the weather. »more

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Maximising strength for the future

New EU guidelines call for higher risk reserves for the insurance industry. We offer solutions for actively managing risk capital. »more

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Nanotechnology - The future of one-billionths

Like all technologies, nanotechnology will have undesirable side effects. Today, we can only guess what these may be. »more