Catastrophe losses for the first half of 2012 were mild compared to the previous year and notably below the 10 year average, according to a report from German insurer Munich Re.
ACE's Evan Greenberg on government regulation, the Fed's Ben Bernanke on AIG and the "shadow-banking" system, Willis' Joseph Plumeri with advice for risk managers, and more.
ACE's Evan Greenberg on government regulation, the Fed's Ben Bernanke on AIG and the "shadow-banking" system, Willis' Joseph Plumeri with advice for risk managers, and more.
Although insurance capacity for catastrophic perils is still available and affordable, some experts say last years huge losses already are driving up insurance costs and could shrink capacity, federal financial assistance or both.
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