September 2012/2

The reinsurance market's greatest strength lies in the depth and longevity of its relationships.

A quartet of new opportunities for Names participation at Lloyd's are being lined up for the start of 2013, in an early sign that the Corporation is making good on its pledge to attract further third party capital on a more flexible and efficient basis.

Reinsurers will approach preliminary negotiations with brokers and clients for the 1 January renewal at the Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous this month happy to simply hold the line, as the prospect of any further price rises on their books of business ebbs away