Reinsurance
Arch reports surge in third quarter net income
Bermudian (re)insurer reports much-improved third quarter results.
Mapfre records third quarter net profit up nearly 4%
Spanish reinsurer sees third quarter profit grow.
Lloyd's capital up 'significantly' in 2009
The capital position of Lloyd’s of London increased significantly during the first half of 2009, due to improved conditions in the investment markets and the advent of new capacity, according to Aon Benfield’s latest research report released today.
Hannover Re upbeat about German market
Hannover Re's German reinsurance business E+S Ruck believes the market is predominately favourable and that renewals in the new year will be stable.
Insurers mastering financial crisis, says Munich Re
Insurers have mastered the financial crisis comparatively well so far, say senior executives at Munich Re and Guy Carpenter
Lloyd's broker in business shake up
RFIB reorganises marine and non-marine divisions under new CEO Marshall King.
VAT decision goes against reinsurers
European Court of Justice rules VAT liable on reinsurance contracts
Willis begin search for Regan's replacement
Chair Plumeri insists right candidate will take firm "to the next level".
Aviva raids Willis for CFO
Patrick Regan joins next year.
Liberty opens two new offices in Brazil
Lloyd's Brazil boss wecomes moves in Rio and São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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