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Results: Rollercoaster results characterise Q1 2010
As first-quarter results emerged around the globe in May, we have seen some clear winners and losers with many suffering from heavy catastrophe losses, writes Katherine Blackler.
Energy - Deepwater Horizon impact: In deep water?
Stephanie Denton reports on the fallout for the energy market from the recent Deepwater Horizon drilling platform explosion.
LMA elects Hurst-Bannister as chairman
Barnabas Hurst-Bannister, chairman of Travelers Syndicate Management, has been elected chairman of the Lloyd's Market Association.
Lloyd's Market Association names new chairman
Barnabas Hurst-Bannister, chairman of Travelers Syndicate Management, has been elected chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association, which represents the interests of the Lloyd’s underwriting community.
XL grows professional lines underwriting team
XL insurance has added two new staff to the financial institutions division of its professional lines underwriting team.
Insurance buyers - Mactavish report: There may be trouble ahead
The recent Mactavish report had some severe criticisms for the commercial insurance sector. Sam Barrett reports on the warnings it contained.
Career development & CSR news: Catlin-sponsored explorers reach North Pole in quest for risk info
A team of three British explorers have reached the North Geographic Pole, following a 60-day scientific survey across the floating sea ice of the Arctic Ocean.
Explorers reach North Pole after 60 day survey trek
A team of three British explorers described as 'the world's toughest' reached the North Geographic Pole today ending a 60 day scientific survey across the floating sea ice of the Arctic Ocean.
XL remains in S&P 500 index
XL Capital will remain in Standard and Poor’s 500 index following redomestication of the parent holding company from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.
XL remains in S&P 500 index
XL Capital will remain in Standard and Poor’s 500 index following redomestication of the parent holding company from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.
Libya plane crash losses to hit Catlin, broked by Aon
A Libyan Airbus crashed when trying to land at Tripoli airport early on Wednesday, killing 103 passengers and crew aboard.
Career development & CSR news: 40 artists make up Catlin Art Prize shortlist
The shortlist has been announced for the 4th annual Catlin Art Prize, celebrating the work of recently graduated artists.
Oil spill costs Catlin $40m
Catlin has estimated its exposure to the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster is approximately $40m (£27m) net of reinsurance and reinstatements.
XL boss bemoans 'heavy' Q1 catastrophe claims hit
XL Capital's property & casualty business's combined ratio slipped to 100.5% (Q1 2009: 92.1%) following what chief executive Mike McGavick described as "one of the heaviest levels of first quarter catastrophe activity in history".
Catlin confident Deepwater and Chile quake will have positive impact on pricing
Catlin this morning reported gross premiums written increased by 9% to US$1.3bn during the three month period ended 31 March 2010. Using constant exchange rates, gross premiums written rose by 5%.
Torus appoints construction underwriter
Global specialty insurer Torus has named Marina Moore as senior offshore construction underwriter.
XL reports 100.5% combined ratio
XL Capital's property & casualty business has reported a 100.5% (Q1 2009: 92.1%)combined ratio in the first quarter of 2010.
XL shareholders approve Ireland move and renaming to "Group"
XL Capital has received ordinary shareholder approval changing the parent holding company’s place of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.
XL shareholders approve Ireland move and renaming to "Group"
XL Capital has received ordinary shareholder approval changing the parent holding company’s place of incorporation from the Cayman Islands to Ireland.
Penny Black's insurance week
Aviva may have gone 'running back' to the corporate risk solutions market but its head of account management and business development Owen Thomas will be hoping to 'blitz' the competition in more ways than one.
XL Insurance launches global claims system with Accenture
XL Insurance and Accenture are implementing a new centralised global claims management system to support the insurer’s operations in 25 countries.
XL launches Dublin-based underwriting operation
XL Insurance has launched its new Dublin-based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.
Angel purchase to give Catlin SME boost
Catlin has signalled its intent to increase its regional small to medium-sized enterprise footprint following the acquisition of Colchester-based managing general agent Angel Underwriting.
Catlin swoops for Angel business
Catlin has acquired the professional indemnity and directors’ & officers’ liability book of business underwritten by Angel Underwriting.