Archive: November 2015
ILS News
Bermuda wins Solvency II equivalence
November 27, 2015In a timely boost to the Bermuda (re)insurance market and as an important vote of confidence in the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s supervisory regime, the European Commission (EC) has declared Bermuda’s […]
READ MOREUN report highlights significant cost of weather-related disasters
November 24, 2015A study conducted by the United Nation’s (UN) highlights the significant cost that weather-related disasters cause across the globe, and with the expectation of more […]
READ MOREMore ILS capacity to enter market than exit post-event: Industry leaders
November 24, 2015As the use of ILS capacity has grown within the overall insurance and reinsurance market, the industry has voiced concerns about how investors will react […]
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America’s Cup Endeavour Youth Program benefit from Jimmy Spithill keynote at Convergence 2015
November 19, 2015Keynote speaker Jimmy Spithill, skipper and helmsman for Oracle Team USA, regaled the Bermuda Convergence 2015 audience with tales from the world of America’s Cup sailing. Proceeds from the sponsorship […]
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Des Potter
November 6, 2015Des joined Guy Carpenter in December 2011 as Managing Director and Head of *GC Securities for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. He was appointed Chief Executive of *MMC Securities […]
READ MOREOccasionally Bermuda does lead the world
November 5, 2015For an Island so small, it is remarkable that Bermuda produces anything that could be labelled “best in the world”. Yet, occasionally, we can genuinely […]
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Jessel Mendes
November 3, 2015Jessel is a partner in the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands (BBC) Sub-Area of Ernst & Young’s Financial Services Office. Jessel has over 18 years of experience in the investment fund industry […]
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Michael Bennett
November 3, 2015Michael Bennett is the Head of Derivatives and Structured Finance at the World Bank. During his sixteen years at the World Bank, he has worked in both Washington, DC and Paris. His team […]
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Robert Eastham
November 3, 2015Robert Eastham was born and educated in the United Kingdom. He is a graduate of the University of Wales and is an Associate Chartered Accountant of England and Wales. Robert […]
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Michael Hamer
November 3, 2015Michael Hamer is a Partner and Senior Analyst at Albourne Partners. Based in Bermuda, he follows esoteric strategies and in particular insurance-linked funds since 2005. He also works with Albourne insurance company clients […]
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George Leite
November 2, 2015George joined Aon Insurance Managers in Bermuda in June, 2014 and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Business Development Leader. Prior to joining Aon, George was Principal and Practice Leader of […]
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Helen Goonewardene
November 2, 2015Helen Goonewardene is a Relationship Manager for Captive and Insurance Banking at HSBC Bermuda. Helen serves as the acting team lead for the Captive and Insurance banking team, with oversight […]
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