Reinsurance
Community Broking Group reports strong growth of profits
Community Broking Group has reported a 35% growth in profit to £104 000 on 2003 in its interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2004.
Arch adds new lines to its book
Bermuda-based Arch Insurance said it aims to double its UK staff and begin writing commercial proper...
Compensation Culture viewpoint
In the third in our series of comments from participants in the Monte Carlo debate on compensation, John Humphrys, author of Devil's Advocate outlines his views
Moody’s downgrades Converium
Moody's Investors Service has announced that it has downgraded the ratings of the various entities of Converium group. The rating action concludes the review process initiated on 20 July 2004.
US broking investigation summons Axis Capital
AXIS Capital Holdings has received a subpoena from the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York seeking information regarding incentive commission agreements between its insurance companies and insurance brokers.
A dip in the pool
Hurricane Charley has shown the value of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, but it may also prove a timely example of pooled reinsurance as Tria comes up for renewal
Appointment at Talbot Underwriting
Talbot Underwriting has announced the appointment of Gilles Bonvarlet to the newly created position ...
Industry counts cost of Hurricane Charley
A massive clear-up operation is under way in Florida after the impact of Hurricane Charley
Russian revolution
Russia
Unpopular culture set to be the talk of the Riviera
Compensation culture
Weathering the storm
Each year, the Monte Carlo has a distinct atmosphere and its own major themes over the few days of t...
Former XL chief appointed head of Arch underwriting
Arch Insurance Company (Europe) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Metcalf to the newly created position of director of underwriting.
Hurrican Charley causes havoc
Eight international insurers and reinsurers have calculated combined losses of around $715m (£398m) ...
Appointment at Miller
Miller Insurance Services has made three senior appointments to its reinsurance team. Jeremy Connor ...
Viewpoint
In the second part of the series, Lord Hunt of Wirral, senior partner of national law firm Beachcroft Wansbroughs, explains why the compensation culture is a "hidden premium on daily living"
Appointment at Axa
Ian Richardson has become group business risk director for Axa. He will head a team responsible for ...
Platinum Underwriters announces Charley losses
Bermuda-based Platinum Underwriters has announced that, on the basis of currently available information, it estimates that after-tax losses from Hurricane Charley, net of reinstatement premiums, will range from $20m to $35m.
Swiss Re announces Charley losses
Swiss Re has announced that based on preliminary market estimates, it expects its Hurricane Charley related claims to be below $200m before tax.
Compensation Culture viewpoint
The first in a series of comments from participants in the 'Compensation: Are we all paying too high...
Lloyd's consolidator woos Names with share proposal
Capital Insurance Holdings chief executive Michael Wade will meet with Lloyd's members agents early ...
Appointment at Talbot Underwriting
Lloyd's of London specialty insurer Talbot Underwriting has employed Gilles Bonvarlet as chief opera...
Lloyd's receives ratings boost
AM Best's financial strength upgrade of Lloyd's has been attributed to the tightening grip of the Fr...
RMS warns of Hurricane Charley bill
Risk Management Solutions (RMS), has warned that insured losses in the US could exceed $10bn if Hurricane Charley is as bad as is currently feared.