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2008: quite a year
It was quite a year in 2008. If hurricanes weren't battering the Gulf Of Mexico, then floods were t...
From bad to worse for AIG as Liddy draws $1 salary in 2009
November proved to be another tumultuous month in the history of AIG. At the start of the month, reg...
Market review - Deep impact
It's been quite the year for facultative reinsurance, with blood on the street in terms of financial crises. Reinsurance Insight talks to Aon Re Global Fac brokers Mike Hughes (Latin America), Ludovic Ferrand (EMEA), Stuart Beatty (Asia Pacific), and Alf…
Results round-up
Munich Re has remained upbeat about the prospects for the world reinsurance profit, despite booking ...
Reinsurance Readers' Awards 2008
Reinsurance Readers Awards 08
Interview: Frank Guerriero - A year like no other
Frank Guerriero, head of GC Fac US property operations and interim head of GC Fac international property operations talks to Alexander Ferguson
Marsh to cut 19 aviation broking jobs in London
Marsh, the broking arm of Marsh & McLennan, has cut 19 aviation broking jobs at their flagship UK office in London, Rensurance has learned.
700 jobs to go as Aon completes acquisition of Benfield
As many as 700 jobs will go as part of Aon's takeover of Benfield, Aon said in a statement.
Towergate's Blanc wins achievement award
Amanda Blanc, chief executive officer of the UK broking division at Towergate, this afternoon carried away two prizes at this year's Women in the City Awards, writes Katherine Brandon, reporter, Professional Broking.
Liberty Syndicates to open Brazilian office
Liberty Syndicates is to open a Brazilian office, Reinsurance has learned.
IFEX optimistic for 2009
IFEX is optimistic for the 2009 despite the current maelstrom in the financial markets, a senior director has told Reinsurance.
Ex-Guy Carpenter casualty broker hired by Advent
Chris Rich, one of Guy Carpenter's biggest casualty brokers has joined Advent as a casualty underwriter, Reinsurance has learned.
Scor establishes new Russian reinsurance subsidiary
Scor has said it will establish a fully-fledged composite Russian reinsurance subsidiary to continue to develop its life and non-life activities in the region, the French (re)insurer said in a statement.
Reinsurance launches new mobile friendly news service
Reinsurance Magazine has launched a new mobile phone friendly news service designed to make it easier and quicker for readers to access our breaking news on their Blackberrys and internet-capable mobile phones..
Post launches mobile friendly news service
Postonline.co.uk has launched a new mobile phone friendly news service designed to make it easier and quicker for readers to access our breaking news on their Blackberrys and internet-capable mobile phones.
Law Assist launches new product
Law Assist, a subsidiary of DAS Legal Expenses Insurance, has enhanced its product range with the addition of Law Assist Litigation Insurance.
Keycare launch KeyGuard
Keycare has launched a new product specifically designed to protect businesses.
RSA launches consultant product
RSA has launched a new specialist insurance package for consultants following research.
Lancashire appoints chief risk officer
Lancashire Holdings, the Bermudian (re)insurer, said that it has appointed Steven Sumner as chief risk officer. Neil McConachie, who previously held the role of chief risk officer, continues as chief financial officer.
Broker Direct opens new office
Broker Direct, the broker-owned insurance underwriting and services organisation, has opened a second office in Bolton to cater for its ambitious expansion plans.
Aviva sells UK subsidiary
Aviva has agreed to sell RAC Auto Windscreens to Arques Industries AG.
Allianz moves ahead with sale of Dresdner bank to Commerzbank
Allianz, the German (re)insurance giant, said that it is moving ahead with the sale of its investment banking division Dresdner Bank to Commerzbank.
Munich Re subsidiary Ergo is now sole owner of Turkish insurer
(BestWire) - German insurer and Munich Re subsidiary Ergo Insurance Group has announced that it is now the sole owner of Turkish insurer Ergoisviçre Sigorta after getting the required regulatory approvals for the transfer of shares from Avrupa Holding.
Howden snaps up Benfield property team
Hyperion Insurance Group subsidiary Howden has agreed to take on the US wholesale property and casualty team from Benfield Corporate Risks.