Aspen Opinion

Time for change

Time for change

Fundamental changes in the operating environment for reinsurers demand a higher price for the exposures they assume.

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The growing importance of talent management

The growing importance of talent management

As the war for talent intensifies, it has never been more vital to nurture in-house potential, writes Carole Barlow.

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The New Risk Reality

The New Risk Reality

Chris O'Kane, Chief Executive Officer, talks to Reactions magazine on the new risk reality the industry faces.

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Insight, discussion, debate, argument, kite-flying – our market-leading professionals regularly put forward their opinions on the issues in which they specialize. Read what some of the top figures in insurance and reinsurance think about the current and future state of our industry.

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Eurozone Exposure - the debt crisis impact on (re)insurers

07 February 2012

As Europe’s political leaders continue to search for a solution to the Eurozone sovereign debt crisi...

Time for change

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29 December 2011

Fundamental changes in the operating environment for reinsurers demand a higher price for the exposu...

The growing importance of talent management

Harvest

09 November 2011

As the war for talent intensifies, it has never been more vital to nurture in-house potential.

The future of flood defence

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07 November 2011

Public spending cuts demand a renegotiation of the agreement between insurers and the government.

The New Risk Reality

Chris O'Kane

23 October 2011

It is hard to think of a more challenging time for the insurance and reinsurance business.

Overcoming commodity addiction

26 September 2011

Capacity-based pricing means price war. We are problem solvers, not commodity salespeople.

Modern Science

earthquake

12 September 2011

The tragic sequence of large earthquakes over the past 18 months has been devastating for thousands ...

Charity is good business

Skiing

02 September, 2011

Projects, like our involvement with a hospital in Uganda, can bring tangible business benefits.

Underwriters should take the IT lead

Techno leadership

04 August, 2011

The underwriting community could lead the way in moving our markets forward in IT.

The Solvency II opportunity

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04 August 2011

The new requirements are a chance for the industry to become leaders in risk management within the f...

Making risk work

climber

04 August, 2011

Rather than being all about downside, risk management can help create shareholder value.

Diverse from top to bottom

crayons

04 August, 2011

Ensuring variety in every aspect of an organisation can produce clear financial results.

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