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Catlin raids Swiss Re for treasurer
Catlin Group has appointed Andreas Weber as group Treasurer, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for treasurer
Catlin Group has appointed Andreas Weber as group Treasurer, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Career development & CSR news: XL volunteering day a worldwide success
More than 300 London-based staff and a total of 2000 employees worldwide took part in XL Insurance's fifth annual Global Day of Giving at the end of last month.
Bermuda: Will the sun set on the island?
Could tax increases on Bermuda lead to increased reinsurer defection? Tim Evershed investigates.
News analysis: Will the Deepwater Horizon oil rig losses dent reinsurer capital?
With Swiss Re estimating insured losses of up to $3.5bn, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster could become the largest loss the energy market has witnessed since the Piper Alpha explosion in 1988. Katherine Blackler investigates.
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.