Reinsurance
Munich Re acquires Windsor Group
German reinsurance firm Munich Re has agreed to acquire Windsor Health Group.
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.
Munich Re: renewable energy premium volumes set for 240% growth
In line with political targets, the share of renewable energies in power generation in Germany is expected to increase from a current 10% to 60% by the middle of the century.
Cooper Gay unveils re-brand
Specialist marine insurance broker, Junge & Co, has rebranded its reinsurance broking operations as ‘Cooper Gay Germany’.
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.
Munich Re: renewable energy premium volumes set for 240% growth
In line with political targets, the share of renewable energies in power generation in Germany is expected to increase from a current 10% to 60% by the middle of the century.
Cooper Gay unveils re-brand
Specialist marine insurance broker, Junge & Co, has rebranded its reinsurance broking operations as ‘Cooper Gay Germany’.
Apollo sets sights on international treaty with Braddock hire
James Braddock is to join Apollo Syndicate 1969 in December as an underwriter specialising in international property treaty business.
Apollo sets sights on international treaty with Braddock hire
James Braddock is to join Apollo Syndicate 1969 in December as an underwriter specialising in international property treaty business.
Newly launched Paraline acquires ICAT
Paraline Group, a Bermuda-domiciled insurance and reinsurance company, has announced its launch and acquisition of ICAT Holdings.
Willis restructures European reinsurance business
Willis Re has merged its teams handling Continental European and UK-based property and casualty business into an expanded European unit and is establishing a new specialty casualty practice group.
UK non-life sector COR expected to peak at 101% claims Fitch
Fitch Ratings today said its outlook on the UK non-life sector remains stable, having been revised from negative in March 2010.
Willis restructures European reinsurance business
Willis Re has merged its teams handling Continental European and UK-based property and casualty business into an expanded European unit and is establishing a new specialty casualty practice group.
Lockton aims for 1 December move to LLP
Lockton International has set itself a 1 December deadline to complete its transformation to a limited liability partnership after the move received regulatory approval.
Marine - Post IUMI: Missing the boat?
A successful IUMI conference gave marine insurers plenty to mull over, reports Eric Alexander, not least the shocking statistic that hull insurance has been at a technical loss for the past 14 years.
Heath Lambert looking to buy after refinancing
Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso has revealed the company's recent refinancing package could enable the broker to make a long-awaited acquisition.
In Series: Professionalism & CPD: The best of the best?
Lloyd's and the London market is tempting for graduates, with the potential of international business and a city base. But is there sufficient emphasis on formal career development? Rachel Gordon investigates.
Post Magazine – 21 October 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Blanch veterans join Goss Re
Ted Blanch, Mike Cashman, and Dan Case have all joined Dallas-based Goss Reinsurance Brokers in the US as partners.
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Catlin Canada expands
Catlin Canada has opened offices in Vancouver and Montreal, to begin operating in early November.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.