Research and Analysis

Market analysis is at the core of the Alpha business

We publish bulletins and research documents throughout the year

We report regularly to clients

Conferences are held for all our clients twice a year

Client portfolios are planned taking into account the risk appetite of each member

Alpha endeavours to provide the best return for our clients regardless of prevailing market conditions. Market analysis is at the core of what we do:

Research in to global insurance key trends;
Detailed analysis of the Lloyd’s market, underwriting syndicates and the major classes of business;
Investigation of industry developments, events and major losses;
On-going review of new syndicate and investment opportunities, peer group analysis, business plan scrutiny and underwriter performance.

Portfolio planning is a key function:

We report to clients regularly, to include:

Quarterly Syndicate Estimates – on-going monitoring;
Monthly Bulletins – market updates, syndicate disclosures and administrative reminders;
Market Analysis and Rate Index – class by class commentaries and market rating forecasts;
Annual Syndicate and Auction Review book – a commentary on each syndicate, a review of the open years, prospects for the following year and a preview of that year’s forthcoming auction season;
Half-yearly Conferences – held in the Spring (to review the year of account just closed and to appraise the open years) and the Autumn (looking forward to the auctions and advice for the following underwriting year). At these events, our guest speakers, who are market leaders in their field, with Alpha’s analysts provide their views on topical issues.
General Review Meetings – one-on-one portfolio planning and strategic guidance;
Ad Hoc Meetings – to include meetings with Fidentia, our joint venture partner, to discuss structuring and tax issues.