Reinsurance
Brit bolstered by UK and reinsurance arms
CEO Dane Douetil rebalancing global markets business has shown "tangible benefits".
General Re gets $9m to stay in Connecticut
Warren Buffett’s General Re has received a $9m loan from the US state in return for keeping the company there for four more years
Travelers third quarter net income up sharply
US insurance giant Travelers reported third quarter net income of $935m, up significantly from the $214m reported in the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Allied World in executive reshuffle
Bermuda and US (re)insurer Allied World has announced several executive level promotions as part of a reorganization of operations in the US, Europe and Asia.
Platinum first half net income surges
Platinum Underwriters Holdings, today reported net income of $109.5m, up from losses in the third quarter of 2008 of $47.9m.
Max Capital names new CEO for Lloyd's business
Bermudian (re)insurer names new CEO for Lloyd's business
Cooper Gay acquires Argentinian broker
Cooper Gay buys Reinsurance.com.ar
RFIB grabs senior broker from Aon Benfield
Simon Foreman joins RFIB from Aon Benfield.
Bermuda regulator appoints Cox as CEO
The Bermuda Monetary Authority announces that Jeremy Cox has been appointed CEO from January 2010. Cox succeeds Matthew Elderfield
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Arig and Hardy form Middle East and Africa reinsurance business
Lloyd’s insurer and reinsurer Hardy Underwriting Bermuda and Arab Insurance Group team together to form Hardy Arig Insurance Management (HAIM).
Earthquake strikes Indonesia
An earthquake has rocked Indonesia.
RGA makes acquisition
US life reinsurer makes its latest move
Banco de Brasil in IRB stake buyout talks
Brazil's state-run bank Banco de Brasil is in talks with IRB-Brasil Re about buying a majority stake.
Willis snags senior fac exec from Guy Carpenter
Willis has brought Hugh Powell from Guy Carpenter to lead a part of its facultative reinsurance broking division.
Axis expects $136m life derivative hit
Bermudian reinsurer Axis Capital said that it expeects to lose $136m on a longevity risk derivative contract, which will be reported in the third quarter's results.
Cooper Gay appoints business development boss
William Elborne lands London-based role
Brokers upbeat on prospects for 2009
Brokers are upbeat on the prospects for 2009, senior management has told an AM Best conference
Housley joins new Rowell syndicate
Former Axis specialty chief joins Johnny Rowell's new syndicate, Reinsurance has learned.
Reinsurance demand expected in 2009 not materializing - AM Best
Reinsurance demand expected in 2009 is not materializing, according to AM Best
JLT raids Aon for Asia boss
Dominic Burke hails capture of Anthony Longridge in regional push.
Run off market increased by 30% in 2008
Annual KPMG report claims market is worth £37.4bn.
Ace names Derek Talbott executive vice president of international property
Ace appoints ex Aon Benfield Fac senior vice president Derek Talbott as executive vice president, international property.