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FacWorld Report - September/October 2002
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FACULTATIVE REINSURANCE WITH GENERALCOLOGNE RE
But first things first, we would like to remind you about our expertise in facultative reinsurance and services we are proud to provide in this respect. This publication contains essential information about our reinsurance group, products we reinsure and our specialty networks.
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WHY TREND MATTERS
Insurance is very much about predicting the future and "as long as insurers have to price today for tomorrow's losses using yesterday's experience, there is no way to avoid the impact of trend". This article is a timely reminder to look at how inflationary trends along with decreasing rates can ruin the results of insurers and reinsurers.
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LARGE SINGLE-SHAFT COMBINED-CYCLE UNITS
Since we started with trends, here is another one. The following publication describes the latest trend in combined-cycle power plant configuration. Those insurance business professionals who deal with energy risks might find this technical information with a piece of underwriting advice interesting and useful.
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THE STATE OF THE CAT MARKET
This most recent publication's subject is catastrophe insurance. Latest vibrant issues of both property and casualty insurance are discussed as well as the trendy topic of cat capacity. WTC update as well as aviation market update are also inside.
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THE REEMERGENCE OF ASBESTOS
As we continue handling the hottest topics currently discussed in insurance circles, asbestos liability cannot escape from our scope of interest. You might have had a look at two articles dealing with
asbestos and asbestos liability insurance
published in the previous FacWorld Reports. This information has been updated and compiled into one extensive article which we hope you will find of much benefit and use.
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PHARMACEUTICALS AND VACCINES DRAW MORE CLAIMS
"As more drugs reach the market and more people take them, the number of lawsuits rises as well". This time it is about thimerosal, a component of some of childhood vaccines. The article provides an overview of the recent litigation and legal implications both in the United States and abroad. You will also find an update on claims involving other pharmaceuticals such as Bayer's Lipobay which made so much ado last year.
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POLLUTION
Check out FacWorld's Pollution Homepage for recent articles as well as monthly updates on various international and U. S. pollution litigation.
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