Swiss Re’s recent Economic Forum at the reinsurer’s iconic London headquarters presented a far more encouraging picture of the world’s financial condition than a year ago. Thomas Hess, Swiss Re’s chief economist and head of global research; Clarence Wong, chief …
The rest of that phrase, from a long ago Times headline, reads “- Continent Cut Off.” It succinctly summarizes the past, present and probably future state of relations between two of Europe’s oldest nation states – England and France. Although …
Climate change and Doha Round agreements remain doubtful, as last minute efforts to construct a deal all parties can accept remain stymied by national priorities. Although negotiations have been continuing, it now seems as if yet more meeting will be …
The ceremonies commemorating the end of the First World War, 91 years ago today, took on a special significance this time. They are remarkably uniform throughout Europe. Each of the nations involved in that murderous conflict continues to honor those …
Systems Changes, Technology, Talent Pool Position London Market for the Future London’s insurance market comprises general carriers, specialty carriers, reinsurers, brokers, underwriters, claims handlers, lawyers, accountants and their adjuncts, who work together to sell “The City’s”— London’s financial and insurance …
The world’s reinsurers gathered in Monte Carlo over the first weekend in September for their annual conclave. This year’s meetings were calm by comparison with prior years — no hurricanes ravaging Florida, and a financial crisis that’s eased, leaving the …
Australia, Canada, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, California: They’ve all experienced devastating wildfires. Is there a connection? In February bush fires swept through large parts of the state of Victoria, killing 173 people and destroying more than 2,000 homes. The fires …
Coverage For When the Show Just Can’t Go On Michael Jackson’s recent untimely death has produced a flurry of articles in the mainstream media. Aside from tributes to the deceased, many of them have focused on what outlays and expenses, …
Willis has been named in a second lawsuit stemming from its relation with indicted financier Allen Stanford. A Venezuelan investor, Reinaldo Ranni, filed a class action in U.S. federal court in Miami on July 17, accusing Willis of fraud, negligence, …
Michael Jackson’s untimely death, barely two weeks before he was to begin a long awaited series of 50 concerts, stretching over 8 months, continues to be headline news. It’s also news of another sort in the City of London, where …
