Reinsurance

The report, "U.S. Reinsurance Renewals at January 1, 2007," published by New York-based Guy Carpenter, notes that while soft market conditions prevail in the primary market, the reinsurance market has

Bear Stearns analyst David Small said a recent conference call that included national and Florida property-casualty industry leaders concluded that reforms passed by the Legislature will squeeze priva

Echoing the criticism of their counterparts in the primary market, the Reinsurance Association of America is voicing concerns Florida's new property insurance law will eventually be costly to taxpayer

"This is a positive move for our organization and brings benefits to our clients and brokers," said Judy Mann, who heads Zurich-based Swiss Re's brokered reinsurance business in the Americas and is pr

"The RAA is a significant addition to the Optional Federal Charter Coalition," the group said in a statement. "Their participation will be a major asset as the OFCC works toward enactment of an option

The company said its registration statement has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. The company further advised that the securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be acce