Reinsurance
As many as four 'intense' hurricanes predicted in 2009 - CSR
There will be as many as four intense hurricanes in 2009, forecasters at Colorado State University say.
Esser: insurance remains a good bet despite crunch
Cooper Gay will continue to focus on acquisitions into next year after its Portuguese investor Sonae...
Prince's Trust change
Julian Enoizi, president and chief executive officer, CNA Europe has been appointed as the new chair...
Omega plans fundraising
Omega Insurance Holdings plans to raise £130m to capitalise on improvements in market conditions. Th...
AM Best expects Ironshore's mixture of business to shift
Ratings agency AM Bset has said that it expects the hiring of Kevin Kelley as the new chief executive officer and Shaun Kelly as the new chief executive of Ironshore's US operations to have "some change to Ironshore's mix of business" in the future.
Allstate Financial CEO leaves
(BESTWIRE) - Two years after leaving life insurer Conseco to become the president and chief executive officer of Allstate Financial, James E. Hohmann is leaving the company on Jan. 5, US giant Allstate said.
Ironshore names new CEO
Ironshore has named Kevin Kelley its chief executive officer and Bob Deutsch its president, the company’s chairman, Ron Sandler, announced today.
AM Best assigns ratings to ZEP-RE
Kenyan reinsurer ZEP-Re has been given a financial strenght rating of B (Fair) and an issuer credit rating of "bb+" to ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) (ZEP-RE). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
Axis Capital makes acquisition
Bermudian reinsurer Axis Captital said that it has agreed to acquire the business and operations of managing general agent Dexta Corporation Pty Ltd ("Dexta") from its shareholders, Ironbridge Capital, Dexta Holdings NV and other minority shareholders.
XL Re wins Brazilian license
XL Re, the global reinsurance operations of Bermudian (re)insurer XL Capital Ltd today said that it has received regulatory approval to serve the Brazilian insurance market as a local reinsurer incorporated in Brazil and regulated by Brazilian…
Heritage CEO resigns
The board of Heritage Managing Agency, a member of Bermuda-based Argo Group has announced that its chief executive officer, Richard Pexton, has resigned, effective immediately.
Omega to raise £130m to support growth
Omega Underwriting plans to raise £130m before expenses, conditional upon approval at a special general meeting. The company said it will utilise the net proceeds of the placing to support the group's underwriting activities.
Guy Carpenter recognised for Asian impact
Guy Carpenter was named Reinsurance Broker of the Year at the Asia Insurance Review's 2008 Asia Insurance Industry Awards presented in Hong Kong last week.
Jones steps in at Everest Re
Everest Re Group has appointed Ralph Jones III to the position of president and COO, effective next Monday. He replaces Thomas Gallagher who becomes vice-chairman and chief underwriting officer.
Aon details integration plans for Benfield business
Just under a sixth of the combined reinsurance broking workforce is set to be axed following Aon's a...
Adjuster reshuffles to focus on core business
Loss adjuster Axis International has revealed plans to strengthen its core operations - with a parti...
PartnerRe ups Ike claims forecast by over $100m
Bermudian reinsurer PartnerRe upped its estimate of claims from Hurricane Ike by $115m (£77m) to a total estimate of approximately $305m, pre-tax and after reinstatement premiums.
MYI acquires Axis international team
Loss adjuster MYI has acquired a specialist casualty team from rival Axis International.
MYI acquires Axis international team
Loss adjuster MYI has acquired a specialist casualty team from rival Axis International.
Aon unveils new business unit following Benfield deal completion
Aon plans to create a new global specialty business unit – Aon Specialty, it said today. The broking giant said the "strategic move" - a combination of Aon Specialty Risks and Benfield Corporate Risks' specialty division - was designed to take advantage…
Aon outlines new role for former Benfield boss Chilton
Grahame Chilton, vice chairman of Aon Group and former Benfield chief, is to lead a multi-year effort to improve growth across all areas of Aon, the broking giant announced today.
Interview: Frank Guerriero - A year like no other
Frank Guerriero, head of GC Fac US property operations and interim head of GC Fac international property operations talks to Alexander Ferguson
Reinsurance Readers' Awards 2008
Reinsurance Readers Awards 08
Results round-up
Munich Re has remained upbeat about the prospects for the world reinsurance profit, despite booking ...