The Dirty Side to Cleaner Energy

Contributor: Paul Feldsher, SVP, Underwriting Practices, PartnerRe U.S.
Date: 11/1/2011
A shift from vertical to horizontal drilling has led to a number of potential hazards associated with fracking – the extraction of natural gas from shale rock. We take a look at the downside impact and varied coverage and claims issues associated with this form of “greener” energy.
Tags: Litigation, Claims, U.S.

Construction Defects – Covered or Not?

Contributor: Paul Feldsher, SVP Underwriting Practices, PartnerRe U.S.
Date: 10/1/2010
Recent Colorado legislation expands construction defect coverage. Re/insurers are asking – what are our liabilities now and will other states follow the same path?
Tags: Litigation, U.S.

Insurers of Last Resort: My Word is My Bond

Contributor: Brian Secrett, Chief Underwriting Officer, Catastrophe, PartnerRe; Laura Davis, Head of Catastrophe, Bermuda, PartnerRe
Date: 4/23/2010
An increasing amount of risk is being assumed by U.S. personal lines residual market bodies, particularly in coastal states. We look at TWIA and the uncertainties for re/insurers linked to the new funding structure following last year's legislative change.
Tags: Litigation, Property, Catastrophe perils, U.S.

A Swinging Pendulum: U.S. Tort Reform

Contributor: Art Gang, SVP, Associate General Counsel, PartnerRe
Date: 10/20/2009
The recent economic downturn and changes in political administrations have led to attempts to roll back tort reforms. We examine the current landscape, and how an encroachment could impact how re/insurers underwrite and assess liability coverage and exposure.
Tags: Litigation, U.S.