Sound capital levels and satisfactory results for reinsurers in the first half of 2012 have not eased the stress from the Eurozone crisis, capital markets volatility and sustained low interest rates. However, sentiments indicate that markets have been disciplined so far, and that prices and terms for January 2013 are expected to remain stable.
By Osama Noor
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Facultative life underwriting in reinsurance has become a standard line in many of the more developed markets, although it is still relatively new in emerging markets. Mr Oscar Smith of RGA looks at how facultative underwriting has evolved over the years, and the benefits it can offer.
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