Reinsurance
The winds of change
With the annual Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous starting this weekend, Sarah Hills analyses what the main talking points could be.
Fitch still negative on reinsurance sector
Global reinsurers may struggle to replenish capital if they suffer large catastrophe losses in the current financial market and economic environment a report by Fitch Ratings has said.
Wildfires rage in California
Wildfires have burned 105,000 acres of Californian land near Los Angeles.
Reinsurance Magazine launches annual reader survey
Reinsurance is asking you, our readers, for your views on our magazine, website and a little about yourselves.
RFIB opens Perth office
Lloyd's (re)insurance broker RFIB has announced it has established a new office in Perth as part of its expansion moves in the Australian and Far East markets.
AIG's Benmosche extends olive branch to Greenberg
AIG's new chief executive says that Hank Greenberg can help with the company's turnaround.
Chaucer profits rise
Chaucer's profit more than doubles
Swiss Re sells workers comp arm
Swiss Re has sold its CyberComp unit to AmTrust in order to concentrate on its core reinsurance business
Willis names North American retail boss
Vic Krauze has been appointed as president of the North American retail business, Willis HRH
Colemont promotes Miles as UAE MD resigns
David Miles promoted to managing director after previous MD leaves.
Swiss Re staff defect to Ariel
Bermudian (re)insurer opens Swiss branch office after three senior Swiss Re staff move to group.
Hiscox first half profits up 30%
Lloyd's group's profits jump by 30%, helped by a huge jump in investment return.
Beazley in discussions about creating new syndicate
Beazley is in discussion with members of Lloyd's about creating a new special purpose syndicate.
Amlin's first half pretax profit rises 29%
Amlin's first half profit rises, helped by investment income doubling.
Nova Scotia and Massachusetts issue warnings for Hurricane Bill
Canadian and US States warn about incoming Hurricane Bill.
AIG wins National Workers Compensation Reinsurance Pool case
AIG has won dismissal of a lawsuit that sought to recover more than $1bn for the alleged underpayment after having been accused by rivals of shortchanging state workers' compensation pools for 35 years.