Guy Carpenter
Canopius appoints property underwriter
Canopius Group has appointed Andrew Ealey as property treaty underwriter.
Guy Carpenter and Willis join forces with Aon for oil liability consortium
Guy Carpenter and Willis Re are working alongside Aon Benfield as placement advisors to a new sudden oil spill consortium, which aims to deliver larger liability limit coverage for deepwater drilling in US waters.
Earthquakes top reinsurance losses in 2010 according to Guy Carpenter
The earthquakes that devastated parts of Chile and New Zealand were the largest source of losses in 2010, costing the reinsurance industry $8bn (£5.07bn) and $4bn respectively, according to a new report by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Guy Carpenter awarded broking licence by Chinese regulator
Guy Carpenter has announced that it has been awarded the wholly owned foreign enterprise broking licence by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.
Trio joins Paris team at Towers Watson
Towers Watson has strengthened its presence in the continental European reinsurance market with three appointments to its Paris-based reinsurance team.
Guy Carpenter notes improvements in credit insurance market
The global markets for credit insurance and surety bonds are showing positive developments, although challenges still persist, according to Guy Carpenter & Company.
GC unveils new global analytics MD
Guy Carpenter has named Imelda Powers as its new managing director of Global Analytics. The appointment is with immediate effect.
Former Cooper Gay CEO joins Guy Carpenter as new global head
Guy Carpenter today confirmed that James Summers has been appointed global head of the company's marine & energy specialty, effective from May 2011.
Randall & Quilter completes acquisition
Randall & Quilter has completed its acquisition of Reinsurance Solutions Limited, Reinsurance Solutions LLC and various other related assets and liabilities from Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC and Marsh Limited.
Domicile: does it really matter for (re)insurance buyers?
Reinsurance buyers increasingly view reinsurers as global entities able to move capital easily between business units rather than as geographically discrete counterparties, insisted Chris Klein, director of reinsurance market management at Guy Carpenter.
Monte Carlo roundtable: State of play
Mairi Mallon leads proceedings at the annual PricewaterhouseCoopers-sponsored Reinsurance roundtable at the Monte Carlo Rendezvous, where industry experts gathered to talk about the industry's hot topics.
Insurance-linked transactions: Trigger happy
Eduard Held discusses trigger types and how they are being used by the reinsurance industry.
GC files against Lockton Re
Guy Carpenter has filed a suit in a bid to recoup brokerage fees after clients followed an employee to Lockton Re. The action follows disputed brokerage fees for placing reinsurance coverage.
Q2 cat bond issuance surge
Guy Carpenter has announced the completion of eight catastrophe bond transactions, totaling $2.05bn of risk capital as investor appetite remains strong.
Guy Carpenter names chief actuary
Guy Carpenter has promoted Steve White to chief actuary, effective immediately.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.
Reinsurers challenged over use of excess capital
In an exclusive interview with Reinsurance, Chris Klein global head of business intelligence at Guy Carpenter has challenged reinsurers to think creatively about how to use their excess capital.
Randall & Quilter buy from Guy Carpenter
The Board of Randall & Quilter has announced that, subject to regulatory approval, the group has agreed to acquire the Reinsurance Solutions Limited businesses’ from Guy Carpenter and Marsh for $10m in cash.
Guy Carpenter: carriers “sacrificing” long term returns
During the firm’s third annual briefing in Monte Carlo, Henry Keeling, president and CEO of Guy Carpenter’s international operations, led a panel discussion on key industry issues, including determining the best use of excess capital in today’s…
GC launches global P&C report
Despite spiralling losses, global reinsurance rates generally declined through the 2010 reinsurance renewals, according to Guy Carpenter.
Catastrophe bond issuance surges in Q2 – Guy Carpenter
Eight transactions completed, totaling $2.05bn of risk capital as investor appetite remains strong according to the reinsurance broker.
Marsh Q2 2010 results show double digit growth in Asia
Marsh & McLennan has today reported that its risk and insurance services arm, Marsh, recorded revenue of $1.5 bn (£942m) in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of nine percent from the same period in 2009, or one percent on an underlying basis.
Aon Benfield boss joins GC France
Philippe Renault will join Guy Carpenter as president and chief executive of its Paris operations,