Reinsurance Glossary

Our Glossary database contains definitions of insurance and reinsurance terms.

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Reinsurance News

• Global: New practice with dedicated parametric capability launched – Asia Insurance Review
  September 8, 2026
  Its capabilities span structured reinsurance, climate science, data analytics, product design, portfolio structuring, pricing, capital markets and …
• Global: Rising volatility has increased the value of reinsurance – Asia Insurance Review
  September 8, 2026
  As risks are becoming more global and volatile, the value of reinsurance has never been more evident than it is today, according to a new report …
• Howden Re launches alternative risk solutions practice – Insurance Asia
  September 7, 2026
  The team incorporates capabilities across structured reinsurance, climate science, data analytics, product design, portfolio structuring, pricing, …
• IVASS Revises Financial Reporting Framework for Italian Insurers – Lexology
  September 7, 2026
  7/2007, the framework governing IAS/IFRS financial reporting by Italian insurance and reinsurance undertakings. The changes are primarily designed …
• Aon launches tool to flag risk before insurers add capacity
  September 7, 2026
  The launch comes as insurers prepare for the reinsurance renewal season, with the tool intended to link underwriting and reinsurance decisions.