Reinsurance
JLT head hails satellite "coup" in contract win with Marsh
JLT Aerospace has been appointed by ARABSAT to develop a bespoke insurance programme for a multi-satellite launch programme in conjunction with Marsh.
Post Magazine - 5 August 2010
The August 5 edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Munich Re records €709m profit in Q2 2010
Munich Re has achieved a consolidated profit of €709m (Q2 2009: €697m) in the second quarter of 2010.
Alterra Q2 results see Max net income more than doubled
Alterra Capital Holdings has reported net income of $103.4m for the second quarter of 2010, compared to net income of $43.8m for Max Capital in the same quarter of 2009.
XL CEO bemoans "anemic" pricing as it unveils 2010 Q2 results
XL has reported its operating income was $242.6m in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $291.4m in the second quarter of 2009.
Munich Re records €709m profit in Q2 2010
Munich Re has achieved a consolidated profit of €709m (Q2 2009: €697m) in the second quarter of 2010.
Postscript - 30 years ago: P&I club braced for record loss
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Severe global flooding causes widespread losses in Asia
Aon Benfield has released the latest edition of its monthly cat recap report, which provides an analysis of worldwide catastrophic events in July.
Marsh Q2 2010 results show double digit growth in Asia
Marsh & McLennan has today reported that its risk and insurance services arm, Marsh, recorded revenue of $1.5 bn (£942m) in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of nine percent from the same period in 2009, or one percent on an underlying basis.
Marsh Q2 2010 results show double digit growth in Asia
Marsh & McLennan has today reported that its risk and insurance services arm, Marsh, recorded revenue of $1.5 bn (£942m) in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of nine percent from the same period in 2009, or one percent on an underlying basis.
Flagstone reports Q2 net income fall
Flagstone Re's net income for the second quarter fell to $13.3m, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $67.8m, or $0.80 per diluted share in the quarter ended June 30 2009.
PWC raids FSA for Solvency II expert in recruitment drive
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has made a number of changes to its UK insurance group, including new hires, new partner promotions and internal moves.
Catlin appoints Schmidt as European reinsurance CEO
Catlin Group has confirmed Peter Schmidt has been appointed chief executive officer-European Reinsurance.
PWC raids FSA for Solvency II expert in recruitment drive
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has made a number of changes to its UK insurance group, including new hires, new partner promotions and internal moves.
Catlin appoints Schmidt as European reinsurance CEO
Catlin Group has confirmed Peter Schmidt has been appointed chief executive officer-European Reinsurance.
Gallagher International announces latest acquisition, SBA
Gallagher International has acquired Australia-based natural resources risk management provider Specialised Broking Associates for an undisclosed sum.
Aon results highlight 8% fall in broker's UK revenue
Broking giant Aon today reported an 8% decline in commission and fees for its UK arm, in the second quarter of 2010 to $167m (Q2 2009: $181m).
Aon results highlight 8% fall in broker's UK revenue
Broking giant Aon today reported an 8% decline in commission and fees for its UK arm, in the second quarter of 2010 to $167m (Q2 2009: $181m).
Broker JLT boss Dominic Burke hails Australasia arm as revenue and profits rise
Jardine Lloyd Thompson this morning reported a 21% rise in revenue to £377.8 (H1 2009: £313.0) and an underlying trading profit of £70.7 (H1 2009 £57.8m) up 22%.
Broker JLT boss Dominic Burke hails Australasia arm as revenue and profits rise
Jardine Lloyd Thompson this morning reported a 21% rise in revenue to £377.8 (H1 2009: £313.0) and an underlying trading profit of £70.7 (H1 2009 £57.8m) up 22%.
Contingent commissions a “conflict of interest” for brokers – Greenberg
Contingent commissions, the once- banned payments that insurers pay to entice brokers, create a conflict of interest and ought not to become prevalent again, Ace CEO Evan Greenberg has said.
Aspen profits hold steady in Q2
Aspen today reported net income after tax for the second quarter of 2010 of $108.9m and operating earnings of $1.23 per diluted ordinary share. This compares to net income after tax of $110.4m and operating earnings of $1.14 per diluted share for the…
Everest Re Q2 profits drop as CEO announces retirement
Everest Re reported second quarter 2010 after-tax operating income, which excludes net realized capital gains and losses, of $184.8m, or $3.18 per diluted common share, compared to after-tax operating income of $256.2m, or $4.16 per diluted common share,…
Scor reports Q2 surge in net income but first half results down
Scor records a net half-year income of EUR 156m, compared to EUR 184m in 2009. Net income of EUR 120m in Q2 compared to EUR 91m in the second quarter 2009.