Talbot mulls acquisitions as it seals $400m deal
Lloyd's insurer Talbot has identified up to three acquisition targets, as the Bermudian reinsurer Va...
Lloyd's insurer Talbot has identified up to three acquisition targets, as the Bermudian reinsurer Validus announced its $400m takeover of the company.
Michael Carpenter, Talbot's chief executive, told
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