Reinsurance
Destination: France
Thomas Willkowei and Ralph Bunger of Global Re give a rundown of the French run-off market.
Run-off making tracks again
The run-off markets are far from spent, writes Jeremy Golden.
More interesting times ahead
Seymour Matthews, chairman of reinsurance at Cooper Gay, sees positive signs for the industry.
Consensus: a rare beast
Our round-up of reader opinion reveals that reinsurance pricing continues to flatten and some of you are currently negotiating mergers and acquisitions.
Berkshire Hathaway third quarter earnings triple
Warren Buffett's investment vehicle has said that third quarter earnings have tripled
Torus adds two to energy team
Torus, the specialty insurer, continues to build its onshore energy team with the appointments of onshore energy underwriter Amanda Ewen, and risk engineer Mohammed Hanif.
US Gulf of Mexico bracing for Hurricane Ida
Hurricane has already killed 124 in El Salvador and is beating a path towards the oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico
Beazley GWP up 45% boosted by strengthening dollar
CEO Andrew Horton said its recession planning had been"robust".
Hiscox nine month premiums up 10%
Hiscox said that its first nine months have seen gross written premiums jump over 10%.
Lloyd's underwriters concerned about dam draw down - sources
Lloyd's underwriters are looking into the possible drawdown of the Hanson Dam in the Western US with some concern, Reinsurance has learned
BTA collapse may cost market up to $500m - sources
Collapse of Kazhakstan bank could cost the market losses of $500m, sources have told Reinsurance.
Hannover Re earnings jump
German reinsurer's third quarter profits follows trend of the rest of the market and gives a confident outlook.
Validus profits rise strongly
Validus, the Bermudian (re)insurer, said net income rose to $499.2m, compared with a net loss of $126.3m this time last year.
Berkshire Hathaway placed on ratings watch negative
Berkshire Hathaway has been placed on ratings watch negative by Fitch
Allied World net income surges
Bermudian reinsurer continues third quarter renaissance
Northdoor and Total Objects to offer London market software
IT companies partner to create underwriting tool
Lancashire reports $109.4m third quarter profit
Bermudian (re)insurer, said that third quarter pretax profit rose to $109.4m from a loss of $121.7m.
Munich Re profit surges
German reinsurance giant's third quarter net income surges
Global insurance broker Marsh sees revenue fall 11%
Marsh has reported consolidated revenue in the third quarter is $2.5bn, marking a fall of 11% compared to the previous year.
Max Capital continues Bermudians' upward trend
Max Capital is the latest Bermudian (re)insurer to show heavy profits in the third quarter.
RGA prices bond issue
Reinsurance Group of America has priced its bond issue