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Verisk’s Shavel: AI making it easier to calculate casualty exposures

With deteriorating conditions in the casualty market dominating discussions at this year’s Rendez-Vous, Verisk CEO Lee Shavel has flagged AI as a powerful tool for (re)insurers to better calculate their exposures.

There are advantages to operating in Lloyd’s, particularly the licences. It is undeniable that these are attractive and would open new possibilities for the group

Convex CEO Paul Brand says the group is weighing up a 2025 Lloyd’s entry

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Amwins’ Purviance: Employee ownership is key to culture, more investors on the horizon

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GC’s Hochberg: Market “inflection point” driving need for more capital solutions

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Thu 28 Sep 2023

GC’s David Priebe: This is most attractive market for investors in 40 years

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GC’s David Priebe: This is most attractive market for investors in 40 years

Investors are seeing the most attractive opportunities in the market for the past 40 years, according to Guy Carpenter chairman David Priebe, which he predicts will encourage greater participation from the investment community in existing carriers, the 144A market and possible new start-ups.

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Aon’s Schultz: Cat bond issuance to reach record high of $15bn in 2023

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Aon’s Schultz: Cat bond issuance to reach record high of $15bn in 2023

Aon Securities CEO Paul Schultz anticipates elevated cat bond activity for the remainder of the year, with total issuance reaching a potential record high of $15bn by year-end.

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