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Tropical Storm Ike predicted to brush Miami - TSR
Tropical Storm Ike, the latest in a stream of Atlantic hurricanes in the last week, could brush with Miami as it continues its journey to the US coast, Tropical Storm Risk has revealed.
Marsh not interested in counterbidding for Benfield
Marsh & McLennan, the US financial services company that owns brokers Marsh and reinsurance Guy Carpenter, has said it has "no interest" in pursuing a counterbid for UK reinsurance broker Benfield.
Democratic National Committee endorses creation of national Cat fund
(BESTWIRE) The Democratic National Committee wrapped up its presidential nominating convention in Denver on Aug. 28, with a platform that includes a plank endorsing the creation of a national catastrophe fund.
Gustav damage could top $10bn claim experts
Insured losses from Hurricane Gustav could range between $3.8 bn and $10bn, according to initial estimates based on the latest information from catastrophe risk experts, Risk Management Solutions and AIR Worldwide.
Gustav downgraded again
Gustav is now quickly losing strength and has been downgraded to a tropical storm with winds of 60mph (95km/h), according to the Florida-based National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Gustav makes landfall
Hurricane Gustav has arrived on the Louisiana coastline, the US National Hurricane Center has reported.
Hurricane Gustav downgraded to Cat 2 hurricane
The US National Hurricane Center has downgraded Hurricane Gustav to a "Category 2" hurricane.
MMC linked with Benfield counter bid
US broking giant Marsh and McLennan is considering trumping Aon’s agreed £844m takeover deal for Benfield.
RMS: Gustav will be "critical test" of New Orleans flood defences
Hurricane Gustav could offer a "critical test" of whether New Orleans could handle such a powerful surge without being overwhelmed, as happened during Hurricane Katrina, RMS has claimed.
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The ratings war
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Aon buys Benfield for $1.75bn
After much discussion of "champagne talk and beer money" from Benfield's Grahame Chilton, the corks are out in Bishopsgate after Aon offered $1.75bn for the business. Alex Ferguson has more..
Interview - The one to watch
At Brit's offices in London, Jonathan Turner talks about where business is best, areas that he is positive about, and what will happen in the converging market
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(Re)insurers may have to adjust strategy after credit crunch havoc
Insurers and reinsurers may have to adjust their risk strategy in the coming months as investment ga...
The holy grail
Electronic trading
Wanting miracles at Monte Carlo
The Monte - as happens every year - will come with its major issues. While some, particularly those ...
An odd quarter
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Spiller appointed chairman at Heritage Underwriting
The board of Heritage Managing Agency, a member of Argo Group, has appointed David Spiller as its ne...
Looking at a downturn?
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Flagstone Re restructures operations
Flagstone Re plans to restructure its global reinsurance operations by merging its two wholly owned ...
Candidates voice Act opinions
Unusually for an insurance issue, both presidential candidates have voiced opinions on the Homeowner...
Working his way up
In an exclusive interview, Chris Harris takes us through the progress of the company, the differences between London and Bermuda, and the outlook for Montpelier and the reinsurance industry as a whole
MMC to cut 900 jobs as profit falls
Marsh and McLennan, the owner of brokers Marsh and Guy Carpenter, said it will lay off 900 employees...