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Interview - Ann Haugh: Making the right decisions

UK CEO of Zurich Global Corporate Ann Haugh has never been averse to taking risks and reveals her determination to grow the business is as strong as it is strategic.

Insurer | 11 Oct 2011 secure

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Brightside looks to diversify as talks held with Arch

Brightside is in talks to add Arch Capital to its panel of commercial insurers, as the broker aims to move into a series of new risks in its commercial portfolio.

Broker | 19 Apr 2011 secure

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Dual to offer securities insurance

Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has unveiled a new standalone public offering of securities insurance products in partnership with Arch and Hiscox.

Insurer | 24 Jan 2011 secure

Top 100 UK insurers - 2009

AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.

Insurer | 29 Sep 2010 secure

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Neal Bill opposition grows

Opposition to the bill proposed in the US congress by senator Richard Neal has continued to grow this month, with the CEA and German government both voicing opposition.

Regulation | 20 Sep 2010 secure

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News analysis: H1 reinsurer results slump

Bermudan reinsurers recorded huge drops in profits following heavy claims from the catastrophes experienced in the first half of the year, though elsewhere some reinsurers fared better, writes Katherine Blackler.

Reinsurance | 17 Sep 2010 secure

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Report finds "convergence" between Lloyd's and Bermuda markets

Lloyd’s and Bermuda represent distinct and different approaches to underwriting, but that their work practices and risk evaluation methods are showing signs of convergence.

Lloyd's/London | 14 Sep 2010 secure

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Leading industry light Clements passes away

A leading light in the insurance and reinsurance industries, Robert (Bob) Clements, has passed away.

Insurer | 06 Sep 2010 secure

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Dual boss admits Hiscox deal good for flotation

Dual International chief executive Bob Van Gieson has admitted moving away from having Arch Capital as its sole capacity provider for its main book of business makes it better placed for a flotation.

Insurer | 18 Aug 2010 secure

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Arch sees income rise $85m

Arch has recorded net income of $237m, or $4.45 per share for the second quarter of this year, compared to $152.1m, or $2.43 per share for the same period last year.

Reinsurance | 27 Jul 2010

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German government voices opposition to Neal Bill

The German ambassador to the United States Klaus Scharioth has written to house ways and means committee chairman Sandy Levin registering the opposition of the German government to the Neal Bill.

Reinsurance | 21 Jul 2010

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Deal adds £10m to Dual's capacity

Dual Corporate Risks has created a strategic alliance with Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's.

Lloyd's/London | 15 Jul 2010 secure

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Bermuda: Island of the giants

In the wake of the deal between Max Capital and Harbor Point, Seb Kafetz looks at whether bigger is really better in Bermuda.

Reinsurance | 03 Jun 2010 secure

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Arch reports Q1 premium declines

Arch Capital reported a decline in revenue and reduced underwriting profitability in the first quarter of 2010.

Reinsurance | 27 Apr 2010

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Lloyd's FD: Solvency II no bar to new entrants

Lloyd's has stressed that it has no plans to batten down the hatches and stop admitting new members as the deadline for Solvency II approaches.

Reinsurance | 30 Mar 2010 secure

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Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest

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Pitney Bowes 2012 Insurance Industry Report

2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business

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