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Mapfre records third quarter net profit up nearly 4%
Spanish reinsurer sees third quarter profit grow.
Lloyd's capital up 'significantly' in 2009
The capital position of Lloyd’s of London increased significantly during the first half of 2009, due to improved conditions in the investment markets and the advent of new capacity, according to Aon Benfield’s latest research report released today.
Hannover Re upbeat about German market
Hannover Re's German reinsurance business E+S Ruck believes the market is predominately favourable and that renewals in the new year will be stable.
Insurance-related private equity start up seals first deal
Alpine Risk Services backs technology firm.
BGL reports 24% rise in profit despite "tempered" growth
Group grabs market share through Compare The Meerkat campaign
Heath Lambert and Chubb join forces with auction house
Christie's selects partners for new insurance venture
Insurers mastering financial crisis, says Munich Re
Insurers have mastered the financial crisis comparatively well so far, say senior executives at Munich Re and Guy Carpenter
Lloyd's broker in business shake up
RFIB reorganises marine and non-marine divisions under new CEO Marshall King.
Moorhouse launches start-up facility for commercial brokers
Chairman Lyndon Wood hopes his facility will help entrepreneurs get over the "hangover from consolidations".
ABI close to naming Haddrill's replacement
Maggie Craig to take interim role until permanent candidate is found.
VAT decision goes against reinsurers
European Court of Justice rules VAT liable on reinsurance contracts
Close and Open GI sign three year deal
Partnership hailed by both sides.
Willis begin search for Regan's replacement
Chair Plumeri insists right candidate will take firm "to the next level".
Arc and broker team up for rent guarantee launch.
Package aimed at members of the National Landlords Association.
Aviva raids Willis for CFO
Patrick Regan joins next year.
Liberty opens two new offices in Brazil
Lloyd's Brazil boss wecomes moves in Rio and São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Brit bolstered by UK and reinsurance arms
CEO Dane Douetil rebalancing global markets business has shown "tangible benefits".
General Re gets $9m to stay in Connecticut
Warren Buffett’s General Re has received a $9m loan from the US state in return for keeping the company there for four more years
Heath Lambert hires Judy Baker from Bluefin
Baker to head Heath Lambert's large corporate division.
Travelers third quarter net income up sharply
US insurance giant Travelers reported third quarter net income of $935m, up significantly from the $214m reported in the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Allied World in executive reshuffle
Bermuda and US (re)insurer Allied World has announced several executive level promotions as part of a reorganization of operations in the US, Europe and Asia.
Home insurance premiums rising according to AA index
Home insurance premiums risen for sixth successive quarter, while contents cover bounces back.
AA index finds 'unprecedented' premium increases
Young drivers hit hard in biggest quarterly jump in 15 years.
Aviva's Moss admits affair
Chairman Lord Sharman backs CEO