RMS' Araga: Risk Management, Reinsurance Key to Controlling Cat Losses in Japan

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Yasunori Araga, Japan President and Representative Director, RMS, said the modeler is focusing on upgrading flood, earthquake and related models to better reflect Japan's catastrophic risks.

 

Peak Re's Hahn: Mutuals and Cooperatives Account for Surprising Share of Business

Franz Josef Hahn, CEO, Peak Re, said mutual and cooperative insurers have a strong presence in the U.S. and Europe, and are an emerging force in China.

 

RMS' Williams: Tsunami Models Will Help Bring the Full Picture to Typhoon, Quake

Chesley Williams, senior director, model product management, RMS, said modelers are focusing on the events that occur after the initial peril.

 

Markel's Cannock: Consistency Matters In Growing Markets

Matt Cannock, managing director for Asia, Markel International, said some insurers have been entering and leaving markets, creating uncertainty about the commitment of the industry to Asia.

 

Swiss Re's Ryan: Sensor Tech Changes Insurance Paradigm

Daniel Ryan, Managing Director and Head Insurance Risk Research, Swiss Re Institute, said the explosive growth of sensor technology means that insurers and reinsurers will increasingly be in the business of detecting and preventing risk.

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