"It isn't enough for an umpire merely to know what he's doing. He has to look as though he knows what he's doing too." - National League Umpire Larry Goetz There is no question that the umpire plays a critical role in an arbitration to ensure a fair result for the parties. As the central force in the center chair, s/he basically runs the show and sets the tone for the entire … [Read more...] about Umpires: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Regulatory
Enstar launches $300m casualty reinsurance sidecar Scaur Hill Re
Global legacy re/insurance specialist Enstar has launched Scaur Hill Re Ltd., its first casualty reinsurance sidecar funded by a small group of third-party institutional investors providing $300 million in capacity, as reported by Artemis, our insurance-linked securities (ILS) focused sister publication. The creation of Scaur Hill Re Ltd. is a particular development as it … [Read more...] about Enstar launches $300m casualty reinsurance sidecar Scaur Hill Re
Discovery of Reinsurance Information Rolls On
Policyholders and claimants seeking to access reinsurance contracts and other reinsurance information and communications to support their claims continues to take up plenty of judicial time. Courts are split on the issues, but the issues are all fact-dependent. In this post, I discuss two cases from this year where both courts granted motions seeking to disclose reinsurance … [Read more...] about Discovery of Reinsurance Information Rolls On
Swiss Re & Berkshire Hathaway move to the top of AM Best’s global reinsurer rankings
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re has taken over from Munich Re at the top of AM Best’s ranking of the world’s largest reinsurers for companies that report under IFRS 17, with Berkshire Hathaway taking the top spot for non-IFRS 17 reporters, based on year-end 2024 figures. It’s important to remember that AM Best now ranks the top 50 global reinsurers in two lists. Companies that … [Read more...] about Swiss Re & Berkshire Hathaway move to the top of AM Best’s global reinsurer rankings
Forever Chemicals, Enduring Challenges: PFAS Implications for US Legacy Portfolios
Travis Grulkowski of Miliman served as moderator of a panel comprised of Drew Growth, also with Miliman, Dieter Juedes of Husch Blackwell and Michael Meadows of Swiss Re at the AIRROC July 2025 Education Day. This session began with a background on PFAS, detailing the nature, purpose, and uses of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances. The speakers provided an overview of the … [Read more...] about Forever Chemicals, Enduring Challenges: PFAS Implications for US Legacy Portfolios
