Reinsurance
Cat bond prices fall
Catastrophe bonds have seen their sharpest slump since 2008 as forecasters predict a busier-than-usual Atlantic hurricane season.
Bill Hodson appointed senior VP of GossRe
Goss Reinsurance Brokers, the recently launched reinsurance brokerage division of US Risk Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of William Hodson to senior vice president.
Credit Suisse tips RGA or Munich Re for Aegon unit buy
Munich Re and RGA have been named as potential buyers of Dutch insurer Aegon's Transamerica Reinsurance unit, Credit Suisse analysts said on Wednesday.
Buffett wins bet against French team
Warren Buffett and the special reinsurance team at Berkshire Hathaway are likely to be extremely relieved after the French were sent home from the World Cup due to a reinsurance contract essentially betting against the team.
Hannover Re admits interest in Aegon unit
German reinsurer Hannover Re has expressed a slight interest in a potential acquisition of the reinsurance business of Dutch insurer Aegon, a spokeswoman for Hannover Re told news agency DPA-AFX.
Catlin recruits ex Marsh CEO
Catlin has announced two changes to its board of directors.
Forbes launches treaty reinsurance arm
Price Forbes & Partners today announced the expansion of its business through the establishment of a treaty reinsurance division.
Whittington preps Asian direct launch
Whittington Group is set to launch a new direct online insurance company, DirectAsia.com, in Singapore with reinsurance support from Munich Re.
THB profits up in first half
THB this morning reported a 21% rise in broking profit to £3.9m on fees and commissions of £24.6m (H1 2009 £23.3m).
Buffett wins bet against French team
Warren Buffett and the special reinsurance team at Berkshire Hathaway are likely to be extremely relieved after the French were sent home from the World Cup due to a reinsurance contract essentially betting against the team.
THB profits up in first half
THB this morning reported a 21% rise in broking profit to £3.9m on fees and commissions of £24.6m (H1 2009 £23.3m).
Canopius confirms KGM talks
Canopius, the largest privately owned Lloyd's insurer, has confirmed it is in talks to acquire up-for-sale motor underwriter KGM.
Marsh appoints new property and casualty practice leaders
As part of its drive to grow its property, business interruption and casualty risk and insurance solutions Marsh has appointed Caroline Woolley as property practice leader, and Alain Petit-Lambotte as casualty practice leader, for Europe, the Middle East…
Marsh appoints new property and casualty practice leaders
As part of its drive to grow its property, business interruption and casualty risk and insurance solutions Marsh has appointed Caroline Woolley as property practice leader, and Alain Petit-Lambotte as casualty practice leader, for Europe, the Middle East…
Levene laments 2010, the year of "direct hits"
The chairman of Lloyd’s has described 2010 as the year of “direct hits”.
Canopius confirms KGM interest as Lloyd's deadline approaches
Canopius, the largest privately owned Lloyd's insurer, has confirmed it is in talks to acquire up- for-sale motor underwriter KGM, with the deal expected to be completed within a fortnight.
Levene laments 2010, the year of "direct hits"
The chairman of Lloyd’s has described 2010 as the year of “direct hits”.
BUDGET 2010: PwC: Budget delivers some positives
Pricewaterhouse Coopers claims the emergency budget has delivered a number of positives for the insurance industry.
BUDGET 2010: PwC: Budget delivers some positives
Pricewaterhouse Coopers claims the emergency budget has delivered a number of positives for the insurance industry.
AM Best downgrades BP captive
AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) of Jupiter Insurance (Guernsey) from A (Excellent) from A+ (Superior) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a” from “aa-”).
Dutch insurance giant to sell reinsurance business
Aegon has admitted it may sell its reinsurance arm as it looks to focus on core activities: life insurance, pension and asset management.
Willis opens new Eastern European base
Willis has received official approval from local authorities to open a representative office in Kazakhstan.
Dutch insurance giant to sell reinsurance business
Aegon has admitted it may sell its reinsurance arm as it looks to focus on core activities: life insurance, pension and asset management.
Willis opens new Eastern European base
Willis has received official approval from local authorities to open a representative office in Kazakhstan.