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JLT CEO Burke "optimistic" as it enters final quarter of 2010
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has reported its "trading performance is in line with our expectations, notwithstanding continued challenging conditions" in its interim management statement for the period from 1 July to 8 November.
Chartis sees COR improve to 99.3% in Q3 2010, as AIG records $2.4bn loss
Chartis’ third quarter 2010 operating income before net realised capital gains (losses) was $1.1 bn compared to $719 m in the third quarter of 2009.
Lancashire reduces property and energy exposure in Q3 results
Lancashire Holdings has seen an increase in gross written premium for the nine months ended 30 September 2010 to $595.1 m (Q3: $524.4 m).
Qatar Insurance Services buys RI3K
London market technology provider RI3K has been bought by Qatar Insurance Services, parent of technology-based trade fulfilment system Qatarlyst.
Norwegian P&I Club gets Lloyd's green light for new syndicate
R&Q Managing Agency has announced that it has received approval from Lloyd’s to form a new syndicate on behalf of Assuranceforeningen Skuld, the Oslo headquartered P&I Club.
Norwegian P&I Club gets Lloyd's green light for new syndicate
R&Q Managing Agency has announced that it has received approval from Lloyd’s to form a new syndicate on behalf of Assuranceforeningen Skuld, the Oslo headquartered P&I Club.
Lloyd's: space weather could set society back 100 years
Lloyd's today warned the threat of 'space weather' from next year could set society back at least 100 years.
Lloyd's: space weather could set society back 100 years
Lloyd's today warned the threat of 'space weather' from next year could set society back at least 100 years.
FSA director Strachan to head up Deloitte regulatory arm
Deloitte has appointed David Strachan, currently director of financial stability at the Financial Services Authority, is to join the firm as co-head of the Deloitte Centre for regulatory strategy in April 2011.
Hiscox readies first US direct commercial play after it breaks £100m barrier in Q3
Hiscox this morning reported that its gross written premiums year on year for the nine months to 30 September remain broadly level at £1.21bn (2009: £1.21bn).
Hiscox readies first US direct commercial play after it breaks £100m barrier in Q3
Hiscox this morning reported that its gross written premiums year on year for the nine months to 30 September remain broadly level at £1.21bn (2009: £1.21bn).
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.
Scor heralds "strong technical result" in third quarter 2010
Scor has recorded net income of Euro 111m, up 18.2% compared to the third quarter 2009 (Euro 94m).
Scor heralds "strong technical result" in third quarter 2010
Scor has recorded net income of Euro 111m, up 18.2% compared to the third quarter 2009 (Euro 94m).
Post Magazine and news editor Mairi MacDonald scoop major awards
Post Magazine scooped two prestigious gongs at last night's Association of British Insurers Media Awards.
Aon: Solvency II Nat Cat predictions ignore 15 years of evolution
Natural catastrophe calculations are ignoring 15 years of critical evolution under the currently proposed Solvency II Standard Formula, which could lead to higher capital requirements for insurers when the regulation comes into force.
Swiss Re almost doubles Q3 profit and terminates Berkshire Hathaway loan
Swiss Re reported third-quarter net income of $618m, compared to $314m in the prior-year period.
Swiss Re almost doubles Q3 profit and terminates Berkshire Hathaway loan
Swiss Re reported third-quarter net income of $618m, compared to $314m in the prior-year period.
Post Magazine – 4 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Am Best revises Hannover Re rating
AM Best Europe has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the ratings of Hannover Re and its related debt issues and rated subsidiaries.
Am Best revises Hannover Re rating
AM Best Europe has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the ratings of Hannover Re and its related debt issues and rated subsidiaries.
XL CEO announces $1bn share buyback as it reports Q3 figures
XL has reported its property and casualty operations recorded a combined ratio of 94.9% in the third quarter of 2010, bolstered by reserve releases.