For some insurers the catastrophes of 2011 have become the disasters of 2012, with investors demonstrating their disappointment. In this issue of Insurance News (the magazine) we examine the various dilemmas companies around the market are facing and also some of the solutions being pursued.

We also put the reinsurance market in perspective, speaking to a global expert and local players. Be warned: the sharp upturn in rates is continuing.

And we meet some expatriate Australians working and living in New York City. How did they get that overseas transfer, and what’s life in the Big Apple like? There’s plenty of tips for professionals wanting to further their overseas experience.

Packed with articles that not only inform but make you think, Insurance News (the magazine) is hitting subscribers’ mailboxes this week.