James Nash, International CEO at Guy Carpenter, noted in a recent interview that the ultimate backstop for all systemic risk is the taxpayer. But insurers have a role to play in covering these risks. ... Continue Reading »
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Guy Carpenter Addresses Changing Nature of Risk
The (re)insurance industry is navigating one of the most significant periods of change in recent times which is altering perceptions of risk across the sector. The impact of COVID-19, the first globally systemic insurance loss, has put pressure on a marketplace already addressing challenges on multiple fronts. During this period of transformational change, reinsurance continues ... Continue Reading »
David Priebe and James Nash Discuss Superregional Pandemic Solution Possibilities: Part Two
In a recent interview with The Insurer, Guy Carpenter executives David Priebe, Chairman, and James Nash, International CEO, discuss the prospect of nation states coming together to provide a wider solution for cross-border threats like pandemics and cyber. Some countries are contemplating developing public-private partnerships to insure future pandemic events, with ... Continue Reading »
COVID-19 Perspectives Series: Q&A with David Priebe, Chairman, Guy Carpenter
Guy Carpenter Chairman David Priebe recently held a three part interview with The Insurer to share his thoughts on the myriad ongoing and potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Continue Reading »
January 1, 2020 Reinsurance Renewals Reflect Asymmetrical Market
Reinsurance renewals at January 1, 2020, were shaped by deteriorating loss experience, a lack of new capital inflows and increasingly challenged environments in the primary insurance and retrocession markets, according to Guy Carpenter. In its initial view of the January 2020 renewal, Guy Carpenter said that while reinsurance supply was largely sufficient to meet increasing ... Continue Reading »
Guy Carpenter Appoints David Priebe Chairman
Guy Carpenter today announced a key leadership change to further its growth strategy. David Priebe has been appointed to the role of Chairman of Guy Carpenter, effective immediately. Mr. Priebe will continue to report to Guy Carpenter's President and CEO, Peter Hearn, and will continue as a member of the company's Executive Committee. ... Continue Reading »
Guy Carpenter Selected by CEA on Wildfire Fund Reinsurance and Risk Transfer Program
Guy Carpenter & Company today announced its appointment as the sole reinsurance intermediary for the newly formed California Wildfire Fund, which is currently being administered by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA). Guy Carpenter will provide strategic reinsurance and advisory services to develop a risk transfer and reinsurance strategy for the California ... Continue Reading »
First Singapore Catastrophe Bond Sets Stage for ILS Expansion in Asia-Pacific
The first catastrophe bond has been issued out of Singapore. This highlights the potential of the insurance- linked securities (ILS) market in the region, and is aligned with the city-state's efforts to establish itself as a global hub for Asian risk transfer. The bond is sponsored by Insurance Australia Group (IAG) as part of its 2019 catastrophe aggregate reinsurance cover ... Continue Reading »
Guy Carpenter Announces New Division and Senior Appointments Designed to Deliver Enhanced Client Value
Guy Carpenter today announced the formation of a new Global Capital Solutions Group and a series of new leadership appointments related to the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc (JLT) acquisition. These appointments will become effective upon closing of the transaction between Guy Carpenter’s parent company, Marsh & McLennan Companies, and JLT, which remains subject to the r ... Continue Reading »
Reinsurance Rate Movement Limited at January 1 Despite Uncertainty over Pricing Adequacy and Available Capital
The overall impact of catastrophe losses on property rates was muted at the January 1, 2019 reinsurance renewals, but the fourth highest annual catastrophe loss year on record did create questions over pricing adequacy, underwriting strategy and the amount of capital available, says Guy Carpenter. ... Continue Reading »
