News
Willis Re chairman: Good third quarter results season looming
James Vickers, chairman of Willis Re, said that reinsurers will be looking forward to the third quarter results season after a relatively quiet Atlantic storm season
Aon makes acquisition
Aon has agreed to acquire Carpenter Moore Insurance Services, a provider of executive liability risk management services for an undisclosed sum.
RGA reports strong third quarter results
US life reinsurer said that net income for the third quarter of $118.2m compared with $25.2m, in the prior-year quarter.
WR Berkeley posts third quarter gains
US (re)insurer today reported net income for the third quarter of 2009 of $98m compared with a net loss of $28m for the third quarter of 2008.
Willis' net income more than doubles
Broking giant saw profits continue to improve, with net income jumping to $81m from $38m in the same period last year.
Marsh outlines affinity intent with new CEO appointment.
Martin South says move follows strategic review.
Partner Re continues to improve in third quarter
PartnerRe reported net income of $566.7m, or $9.44 per share on a fully diluted basis for the third quarter of 2009 - a huge swing from losses this time last year.
Arch reports surge in third quarter net income
Bermudian (re)insurer reports much-improved third quarter results.
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.