The following is a “laundry list” that includes as many opening data points as I have gathered through discussion with many arbitrators and in my own arbitrations. Not all of these items will be necessary in every case, and I invite anyone who would like to add something to this list to contact me at connie@cdomaraconsulting.com. I. Kickoff Call with Panel Where is … [Read more...] about Umpire Checklist: A Practical Guide for Commencing the Arbitration
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A Brief Review of Reinsurance Trends in 2025
In 2025, the courts issued some significant arbitration decisions in non-reinsurance cases that have potential applicability to reinsurance disputes. Additionally, decisions were handed down concerning the defense of late notice, the use of collateral estoppel direct actions against reinsurers, disclosure of reinsurance information and funding of collateral. Read More... … [Read more...] about A Brief Review of Reinsurance Trends in 2025
AM Best: Non-Life Runoff – An Evolving Reinsurance Landscape
Best's Special Report finds the non-life runoff market continues to exhibit healthy transaction volumes, but its composition is becoming increasingly concentrated. Watch More... … [Read more...] about AM Best: Non-Life Runoff – An Evolving Reinsurance Landscape
Bermuda firms dominate growing $1.1trn legacy market
Bermudian-based run-off specialists such as Enstar are playing a central role in a global non-life legacy insurance market now estimated at about $1.1 trillion, according to a new report from AM Best. The ratings agency said the sector remained active and healthy but was becoming increasingly concentrated among a small group of specialist firms, many of which had a strong … [Read more...] about Bermuda firms dominate growing $1.1trn legacy market
DARAG announces two deal closures and strong 2025 trading
DARAG completes a portfolio transfer agreement (PTA) of Danish Workers’ Compensation business from Protector and signs a loss portfolio transfer (LPT) and PTA with another European carrier. DARAG Group (“DARAG” or “the Group”), a leading legacy acquirer, today announced that its German insurance carrier, DARAG Deutschland AG, has completed a PTA of Protector’s Danish … [Read more...] about DARAG announces two deal closures and strong 2025 trading
