Fitch publishes 2016 Global reinsurance guide

07 September 2015

Fitch Ratings has published its edition of the Global Reinsurance Guide. This document provides reinsurance brokers, security committees and reinsurance investors with the latest research on the global reinsurance sector and views on the ratings in the agency's universe of reinsurance coverage.

The 2016 Outlook: Global Reinsurance report discusses the key drivers behind the negative sector outlook, as well as outlining the conditions that could lead the agency to revise it to stable. The report details three key issues that are expected to pose a challenge to reinsurers during 2016:

The Global Reinsurers' Mid-Year 2015 Financial Results report provides a review of the financial results and performance highlights released during the half-year 2015 reporting period by reinsurers covered by Fitch.

The Rise of Cyber Insurance report discusses the growth opportunity that cyber insurance represents for the (re)insurance sector, in terms of providing cover against attacks, as well as outlining how insurers themselves may be vulnerable to cyber attack. The role that governments and industry experts can play in addressing the risks posed by cyber are also considered.

The final section of the report contains the most recent research Navigators on a selected group of reinsurers that are rated by Fitch. The Navigators provide an overview on the key rating drivers and ratings sensitivities for each reinsurer.

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Global reinsurance guide 2016 (Fitch subscription required)


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