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Finite reinsurance ... and Florida subpoenas 17 more
Florida insurance regulation commissioner Kevin McCarty has subpoenaed 17 reinsurance companies in o...
Erwin losses still mounting six months on from storm
Winter storm Erwin is continuing to hit (re)insurers around the world, months after it blew itself o...
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Munich Re releases Q1 2005 figures
Munich Re has announced that its first quarter figures for 2005 have placed it on course with a quar...
RI3K reveals it has set up new transaction module
RI3K has announced the delivery of a fully LMP-compliant electronic transaction module for facultati...
Moody's upgrades Hannover Re
Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) of Hannover Re...
The broker's broker
Tired of interviewing dull men in suits, Mark Geoghegan tracked down an old-style broker who doesn't mince his words - meet Chris Clark CEO of Willis Re Specialty
S&P upgrades after rating policy changes
Standard & Poor's (S&P) has upgraded the credit ratings for seven insurance holding companies, citing a change in its rating policies.
SVB forecasts steadying ship
SVB Syndicates has announced updated quarterly forecasts for its managed syndicates for the 2003 and 2004 Years of Account, together with the 2002 run-off Year of Account, as well as commenting on trading to date in 2005.
New Benfield report on Bermuda
Despite last year’s record storms, Bermuda’s property reinsurance rates continued to decline during the first quarter of 2005 whilst casualty pricing appeared to stabilise according to the latest Bermuda Quarterly report (BBQ) from Benfield.
Appointment at Clyde and Company
Clyde and Company has appointed eight new partners. Nick Austin, Jonathan Drake, Anthony Menzies and...
Appointment at Carvill
Carvill has appointed Stephen Breen to the post of executive vice-president and president of the New...
Donald Davidson to join broker start up Integro
Former Aon and Marsh chief Donald Davidson has agreed to join broker start up Integro. Mr Davidson, ...
Kramer steps down at Ace
Don Kramer, executive, office of the president & chief executive officer has retired from Ace.
Schoen resigns from Axis
Axis Capital Holdings has confirmed that Scott Schoen has stepped down from its Board of Directors. Mr Schoen's resignation follows the sale last week of all remaining Axis Capital common shares owned by Thomas H Lee Partners and related entities.
Appointment at Aon
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Broker start up appoints former Marsh and Aon chief
Former Aon and Marsh chief Donald Davidson has agreed to join broker start up Integro.
Amlin reports premium income down £44m on 2004
In a statement today Lloyd’s insurer Amlin announced underwriting activity in 2005 is developing broadly in line with our expectations.
Faraday chief executive suspended
Berkshire Hathaway has announced that two of its insurance employees have been put on leave, including the chief executive of its British subsidiary Faraday.
Appointment at Aspen Insurance
Aspen Insurance UK has appointed David Whiter as senior underwriter for aviation insurance. Mr White...
Lloyd's insurer to float in five weeks
Lloyd's insurer Advent Underwriting is planning to float the business in five weeks' time, and hopes...