Description: Note from newsletter editor re abandonment of special 9/11 edition.

Description: There has been significant growth and activity in the VA reinsurance market in 2007. As we begins 2008, the outlook for the market is very strong. This article reviews the history and future trends

Description: This article discusses the magnitude and impact of the subprime crisis.

Description: If you have an interest in the latest developments in state laws affecting reinsurance, or are concerned about federal activity with regard to terrorism or asbestos or need timely and reliable data on the U.S. reinsurance market you should know about the work of the Reinsurance Association of America RAA.

Description: Feature article discussing the importance of face-to-face interaction and developing trust in working relationships between reinsurers and cedants.

Description: Discussion of the need for financial underwriting and some history on industry practices. Also includes a discussion of how communications should take place between the underwriter and financial advisor to the insurance applicant.

Description: Feature article discussing reinsurance administration issues.

Description: August 2012 issue of the Reinsurance Section newsletter

Description: Pricing longevity swap reinsurance transactions consists of a number of different actuarial tasks, each of which hides potential pitfalls. The article outlines the pricing process, which includes a detailed analysis of current mortality experience of the portfolio to be transferred, choice and calibration of an appropriate model for mortality improvement trends and the calculation of a risk margin which reflects the uncertainty associated with the pricing best-estimate, which includes mis-estimation risk, model risk, longevity basis risk and stochastic uncertainty.

Description: A basic overview of the life reinsurance market in Mexico. Including historical information regarding life insurance and life reinsurance premium. Briefly touches on the expected implementation of new solvency regulations and how this may affect the reinsurance marketplace.