Reinsurance
Guy Carpenter in new vice-chairman move
MMC's reinsurance broking giant grabs senior executive from AIG
Former Swiss Re CIO joins Catlin board
Benjamin Meuli to become CFO later this year
Towers Perrin future in balance as owner companies merge
Future of one of the UK's largest reinsurance brokers is in the balance after the merger of its US parent with rival Watson Wyatt.
Offshore specialist joins Chaucer from Zurich
James Brown joins new division
We are at serious risk of a double dip recession, says S&P chief analyst
Jean-Michel Six, european chief economist at Standard & Poor's, notes we are in a "W" shaped recession
Claims for cancelled UK Michael Jackson concerts could cost industry up to £300million
Sources tell Reinsurance that claims for the cancelled UK Michael Jackson dates may hit £300m
Ascot names London office boss
Jon Foley appointed executive underwriter.
Post and Insurance Age triumph at the Biba Journalism Awards 2009
Biba Journalism Awards success "undeniable proof of the quality, integrity and deep market knowledge of the editorial teams at both Post and Insurance Age."
Broker boss slams insurer for holding back rate rises
THB's Frank Murphy claims under-pricing is hampering progress
Qatar infrastructure goes live
A new infrastructure system has been launched by Qatar Insurance Services to support trading in the reinsurance sector.
Hiscox plans £1bn syndicate for 2010
Lloyd's insurer plans to up Syndicate 33's capacity by £250m.
Brit withdraws proposed offer for Chaucer
Chaucer tells Brit it is not interested in its proposal
Chaucer ends offer talks
Chaucer rejects Brit's offer and announces a number of board changes including the retirement of Ewen Gilmour, CEO.
Private equity house continues to buy up Chaucer shares
Pamplona Capital Management now owns 9.99% of the Lloyd's insurer.
Cooper Gay strengthens board
CEO Esser said Harris and Whiter have "excellent market reputations"
JLT completes insurance deal for £6.2bn M25 project
The broker's construction division has completed the insurance placement for the scheme.
Impact of financial crisis poses greatest threat to insurance industry, says Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young report highlights top 10 risks for insurers
Kiln chair takes on Capita role
Edward Creasy "delighted" to be joining board of Capita Commercial Insurance Services.
Ironshore raises $300m
CEO Kevin Kelley said capital will allow it to expand.