Arch Insurance Group
Arch acquires Ariel Re's Zurich-based credit business
Arch Capital Group is to acquire Ariel Re's Credit & Surety reinsurance operations based in Zurich.
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.
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.
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.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
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.
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.
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.
Leading industry light Clements passes away
A leading light in the insurance and reinsurance industries, Robert (Bob) Clements, has passed away.
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.
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.
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.
Deal adds £10m to Dual's capacity
Dual Corporate Risks has created a strategic alliance with Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's.
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.
Arch reports Q1 premium declines
Arch Capital reported a decline in revenue and reduced underwriting profitability in the first quarter of 2010.
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.
What's up in construction and engineering?
Katherine Blackler examines the effects of the recession on construction and engineering markets along with the risks and opportunities for reinsurers presented in 2010
Arch in profits turnaround
Arch reported a turnaround in profits for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for the full year.
Arch launches Australian business
Bermudian reinsurer launches Australian underwriting business
Arch appoints UK retail property manager
Arch Insurance Europe has appointed former Travelers senior underwriter Alex Mitchell to the property underwriting team as UK retail property manager.
Arch appoints president and CEO
Arch Reinsurance's Tim Olson has been promoted to president and CEO of Arch Reinsurance.