Insights

Mar, 2020

TransReView: California WildfiresOpens in a new window

California Wildfires: A Demographic Time Bomb That Has Exploded

Feb, 2020

TransReflections: February 2020 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Nov, 2019

TransReView: Large Law Firm Errors & Omissions Liability Insurance Market AnalysisOpens in a new window

Liability Insurance Market Analysis

Nov, 2019

TransReView: U.S. Public Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Market AnalysisOpens in a new window

Liability Insurance Market Analysis

Oct, 2019

CyRiM “Shen Scenario” Cyber Report Published

Quantifies impact of cyber attack on Asia Pacific Ports

Oct, 2019

TransReflections: 3Q19 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Aug, 2019

TransReView: US Dog Bite LiabilityOpens in a new window

Dog Bites Are Causing A Litter Of Issues by Susan Zdroik.

Jul, 2019

TransReflections: 2Q19 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Apr, 2019

TransReflections: 1Q19 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Feb, 2019

TransReView: Growing Acceptance of Cannabis… What are the implications?Opens in a new window

Legalized cannabis will be a reality in numerous additional states, and perhaps federally, bay the end of 2019.

Jan, 2019

CyRiM “Bashe” Cyber Report PublishedOpens in a new window

Bashe attack quantifies impact of global infection caused by contagious malware

TransRe Press ReleaseOpens in a new window

Jan, 2019

TransReflections: 4Q18 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Dec, 2018

TransReView: ENSO Impact On A Global ScaleOpens in a new window

El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is one of the large-scale climate systems that influence weather extremes globally. Here, we summarize known historical impacts to key peak catastrophe zones.

Nov, 2018

TransReView: Opioid Litigation – Mounting Your Best DefenseOpens in a new window

( Password Required Video) For password contact communications@transre.com

Oct, 2018

TransReflections: 3Q18 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Oct, 2018

TransReView: U.S. Public Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Market AnalysisOpens in a new window

Liability Insurance Market Analysis

Aug, 2018

TransReflections: North Atlantic Hurricane Season UpdateOpens in a new window

Colorado State University (CSU) and Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) are predicting the 2018 season to be a below normal season due to unfavorable conditions for cyclogenesis in the Atlantic.

Aug, 2018

TransReView: New York State’s Commercial UmbrellaOpens in a new window

How to stay ahead of New York State’s Commercial Umbrella Market

Jul, 2018

TransReflection: ICOs: A Breeding Ground for Ponzi Schemes, Regulatory Action and Securities Law Class ActionsOpens in a new window

In this paper, Renee Franklin, Senior Claims Examiner in New York, looks at Initial Coin Offerings, and their potential to generate Securities Class Action Claims

Jul, 2018

TransReflections: Employment Practices Liability in the #MeToo EraOpens in a new window

TransRe takes a look at the #MeToo movement and the Equal Pay Act

Jul, 2018

TransReflections: 2Q18 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Jun, 2018

TransReView: Medical Malpractice Lunch & Learn

On June 21^st, 2018 TransRe Medical Malpractice hosted a Lunch & Learn Discussion. Four distinguished speakers spoke about trends and important topics impacting the medical malpractice community.

Liability Medical Set Asides (LMSA) – Thomas Geroulo ( Secure PDF)
Third Party Litigation Funding – Ryan Donihue & Jack Gresh ( Secure PDF)
Going on the offensive with your damages defense – Rich Montes ( Secure PDF)

For password contact communications@transre.com

Apr, 2018

TransReflections: 1Q18 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Mar, 2018

Inside Medical LiabilityOpens in a new window

Analyzing Financial Strength Ratings and Adverse Verdicts on the Rise

Dec, 2017

TransReView: Healthcare PL 2017 RetrospectiveOpens in a new window

Healthcare PL 2017 Retrospective

Dec, 2017

TransReflections: 4Q17 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Sep, 2017

TransReflections: 3Q17 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Aug, 2017

TransReView: US Private Market Residential Flood InsuranceOpens in a new window

Extract of IRUA Journal of Reinsurance paper on future developments in the private residential flood market.

Jun, 2017

TransReflections: 2Q17 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Mar, 2017

TransReflections: 1Q17 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Mar, 2017

Fire Following Terrorism – A Suggested Approach To Estimating Loss PotentialOpens in a new window

Since 14 U.S. states require that standard commercial fire policies include fire following an act of terrorism, even if terrorism itself is excluded, insurers need a methodology to estimate their potential losses. This paper summarizes one such approach.

Dec, 2016

TransReflections: 4Q16 Cyber NewsletterOpens in a new window

Latest cyber developments including notable breaches, legal/litigation and regulatory news.

Dec, 2015

Catastrophe Model Implementation Uncertainty – China Typhoon Case StudyOpens in a new window

The importance of exposure data accuracy/completeness and risk characteristics in developing accurate estimated losses.

Nov, 2015

When the Levee Breaks – Sacramento’s Earthquake/Flood PotentialOpens in a new window

The implications of Sacramento’s flood and earthquake exposure to the local population and the wider California economy.

Aug, 2015

Reducing Our Risk: Innovation for Disaster PreparationOpens in a new window

In partnership with rare.org, we reviewed a number of ideas for improving community resilience. Here we showcase the winning entries, together with the general lessons we learned from the experience.

Mar, 2015

New Madrid Seismic Zone – Implications for InsurersOpens in a new window

A summary of the current science and popular perception of the zone and the risks associated with it, and the implications for insurers

Sep, 2014

China’s Natural Hazards – An IntroductionOpens in a new window

A summary of the science behind five major natural catastrophe exposures – typhoons, monsoons, winter storms, drought and earthquakes- and the implications for insurers.

Sep, 2014

Role of Global Reinsurance In Strengthening Disaster Risk Resilience (GRF)Opens in a new window

The Global Reinsurance Forum (of which TransRe is a founding member) highlights the role of an integrated risk management structure (government regulation, improved engineering in addition to (re)insurance) to improve society’s resilience to natural and man-made disasters.

May, 2014

European Extratropical Cyclones – Implications for Local InsurersOpens in a new window

The climatology and effects of Atlantic storms as they impact Europe, including extracts from an Accuweather study on climate signals and storm paths, and the implications for insurers.

Mar, 2014

Global Climate Influencers – El Nino Southern OscillationOpens in a new window

The effects and impacts of this most studied climate pattern that emanates from the Pacific Ocean, affects global weather patterns, and the implications for insurers.

Feb, 2014

Global Climate Influencer – Arctic OscillationOpens in a new window

A summary of the science behind this phenomenon, its impact on extreme weather conditions in the Northern Hemisphere, and the implications for insurers.

Feb, 2014

Global Climate Influencer – Madden Julian OscillationOpens in a new window

How this climate phenomenon influences heavy rainfall and tropical cyclone patterns from the Indian Ocean and around the world, and the implications for insurers.

Jan, 2014

Mexico’s Tropical Cyclones – Implications for Local InsurersOpens in a new window

An overview of the hurricane climatology for Mexico’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts, the impact on weather phases, and the implications for insurers.

Oct, 2013

Brazil’s Flood & Droughts – Implications for Local InsurersOpens in a new window

A summary of the wide range of climate conditions which interact to form persistent weather patterns, their impact on Brazil, and the implications for insurers.

May, 2013

Role of Insurance in Community Resilience (RAA)Opens in a new window

The Reinsurance Association Of America’s President, Frank Nutter, highlights both the threat and impact of U.S. natural catastrophes, using a wealth of statistical data, as well as the role of insurance, and recommended developments.