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Laser technology could reduce premiums
The introduction of new anti-pirate laser technology aimed at commercial shipping firms could lead to marine insurers reducing premiums.
Catlin founder: Bermuda tax rises a nasty surprise
The increasing cost of employing people in Bermuda will add to the pressure on the Island's global reinsurers to locate more jobs in cheaper jurisdictions according to Stephen Catlin
XL faces $230m losses from Chilean quake and European windstorm
XL Capital has announced preliminary net loss estimates for the earthquake in Chile and European Windstorm Xynthia.
Lloyd's /London market: Thoroughly modern
With London still perceived as an expensive place to conduct business, Daniel Dunkley reports on the London Market Group's ambitious plans for modernisation.
Extending the definition of "too big to fail" could have severe consequences
The definition, which is currently being discussed in the US senate, could have severe consequences for the insurance industry according to Scott Harringdon, professor at the Wharton School.
Jelf unveils new non exec
Jelf has appointed Jonathan Kelly as a non-executive director. Mr Kelly has previously worked with Catlin and SBJ.
The Post Europe Interview : Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…
In Series - Solvency II: Stretching for the summit
Preparing for Solvency IIis turning out to be a much bigger challenge than many initially anticipated. Sam Barrett reports on what companies are doing to scale up in time.
In Series: Solvency II - Getting the message through
Insurer thinking has evolved over the issue of Solvency II and Sam Barrett explains how they are being won round to seeing the potential benefits of implementation.
Ascot appoints liability boss
Paul Simpson has 12 years experience in the insurance industry, most recently at Catlin where he was responsible for the marine liability account.
Catlin opens Melbourne office
Catlin Group has has expanded its Australian operations by opening a Melbourne office.
View from the top: Value of human capital
Despite signs of rates hardening in some lines of business, plenty of capacity coupled with the wider economic situation are driving the extremely competitive pricing we are seeing today.
Catlin boasts of record profit
The Lloyd's insurer saw a 12% increase in gross premiums written to US$3.7bn on constant currency basis; and an 8% increase on a reported basis (2008: US$3.4bn) and recorded a 89% combined ratio (2008: 95%).
XL results improve, but miss expectations
XL's fourth quarter results improved, but missed Wall St expectations.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for CIO
Catlin Group has appointed Martin Zingg as chief investment officer with effect from 1 March.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for CIO
Catlin Group has appointed Martin Zingg as chief investment officer with effect from 1 March.
Recruitment moves
A selection of this months people moves in reinsurance
Markel adds to marine and energy division
Former Catlin man joins team
XL expands aviation business
XL has expanded its aviation business to San Francisco and hired two underwriters.
XL share price falls 5% on Ireland plans
XL's share price falls 5% on worries that the group's plan to Ireland might lead it to be removed from New York indices.
XL announcement could lead to shares dump - JP Morgan
XL's announcement that it was proposing to move domicile to Ireland could see its shares removed from the major US indices, Wall Street analysts have said.
XL proposes redomestication to Ireland
XL Capital proposes to change the parent holding company's place of incorporation to Ireland from the Cayman Islands, with the parent holding company to be renamed "XL Group plc".
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XL adds to professional lines underwriting team
Underwriters join from Zurich and Liberty