Reinsurance
Hurrican Charley causes havoc
Eight international insurers and reinsurers have calculated combined losses of around $715m (£398m) ...
Appointment at Miller
Miller Insurance Services has made three senior appointments to its reinsurance team. Jeremy Connor ...
Viewpoint
In the second part of the series, Lord Hunt of Wirral, senior partner of national law firm Beachcroft Wansbroughs, explains why the compensation culture is a "hidden premium on daily living"
Appointment at Axa
Ian Richardson has become group business risk director for Axa. He will head a team responsible for ...
Platinum Underwriters announces Charley losses
Bermuda-based Platinum Underwriters has announced that, on the basis of currently available information, it estimates that after-tax losses from Hurricane Charley, net of reinstatement premiums, will range from $20m to $35m.
Swiss Re announces Charley losses
Swiss Re has announced that based on preliminary market estimates, it expects its Hurricane Charley related claims to be below $200m before tax.
Compensation Culture viewpoint
The first in a series of comments from participants in the 'Compensation: Are we all paying too high...
Lloyd's consolidator woos Names with share proposal
Capital Insurance Holdings chief executive Michael Wade will meet with Lloyd's members agents early ...
Appointment at Talbot Underwriting
Lloyd's of London specialty insurer Talbot Underwriting has employed Gilles Bonvarlet as chief opera...
Lloyd's receives ratings boost
AM Best's financial strength upgrade of Lloyd's has been attributed to the tightening grip of the Fr...
RMS warns of Hurricane Charley bill
Risk Management Solutions (RMS), has warned that insured losses in the US could exceed $10bn if Hurricane Charley is as bad as is currently feared.
Hannover Re announces half-year profit
Hannover Re has announced that it is ‘highly satisfied’ with its results for the first half of 2004.
Syndicate ratings boosted by A M Best
Following Lloyd's improved rating from A M Best the agency has taken various rating actions on a number of syndicates.
Talbot Underwriting appoints chief operating officer
Lloyd's insurer Talbot Underwriting has appointed Gilles Bonvarlet to the newly created position of ...
Aspen Insurance Holdings announces net income
Aspen Insurance Holdings has announced net income of $80.9m (£44m) for the second quarter of 2004. T...
Berkshire Hathaway contributes to pre-tax gain
Insurance operations at Warren Buffett's investment giant Berkshire Hathaway contributed a pre-tax u...
No change in Markel financial strength rating
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) of Markel International Insurance Company (United Kingdom). The outlook remains stable.
Munich Re Q2 figs show recovery
Munich Re has posted a profit of €628m, taking the company’s results for the first half of the year to a profit of €1.2bn, a big rise on the €529m loss it made in the first half of 2003.
XL London chief to join Talbot
Lloyd’s insurer Talbot Underwriting has appointed Gilles Bonvarlet to the newly created position of chief operating officer.
PXRE posts reduced profits
PXRE Group has announced that it made a reduced profit in its results for the second quarter of 2004.
Broker Network acquires Mid-Pennine Insurance Services
The Broker Network has acquired member Mid-Pennine Insurance Services. The purchase price depends on...
Why Irish PI is smiling
Ireland: Personal Injury
Appointment at XL Capital
XL Capital has appointed Michael Rego and Frederick Hnat to new positions within its financial produ...
Aspen reports Q2 growth
Aspen Insurance Holdings has reported net income of $80.9m for the three months ended 30 June 2004, bring the company to net income of $165.9m for the first half of 2004.