Property
Torus adds two brokers to start San Francisco business
Insurer Torus said that it is opening an office in San Francisco.
WR Berkley latest insurer to show earnings jump
WR Berkley has become the latest US insurer to show a jump in earnings with full-year earnings rising to $309m.
Hannover Re and Swiss Re shares in market sell-off
Shares in Hannover Re and Swiss Re were battered in trading on Tuesday on continuing capital concerns.
The Hartford returns to profitability
The Hartford Financial Services Group, the US insurance group, has reported improvements in earnings.
Axis Capital shows profit improvement
Axis Capital, the Bermudian (re)insurer, said that results for the fourth quarter and the year improved.
Broker Aon loses two of its property team
Keith Burnham, head of client experience for real estate and Edward Brown, client manager, have both handed in their notice at broker Aon.
US insurer CNA's results improve
CNA Financial Corporation, the US insurance giant, said that fourth quarter net income rose to $246m, up from a loss of $336m in the fourth quarter of last year.
HNW repairs specialist launches nationwide service
Vortex has launched a new building and restoration service aimed at high net worth clients across the UK.
Kwik Fit Insurance sales hit all time high
Kwik Fit Insurance sold more policies to new customers in one day last week than it has sold in a single day since the company was established in 1995.
Cheatline calls increase reports IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has seen website figures and Cheatline reports figures rise significantly during 2009.
Lloyd's firm merges syndicates
Jubilee Managing Agency has combined its motor Syndicate 1231 and property and personal lines Syndicate 5820 for the 2010 year of account.
Berkshire Hathaway loses 'AAA' rating
Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's giant investment vehicle, has had its 'AAA' rating removed by Standard & Poors.
Torus names power and utilities underwriter
Property and casualty insurer Torus has appointed Louis Scott as an underwriter in its power and utilities team.
Experian reveals UK hotspots for man-made perils
Global information services company Experian has revealed Liverpool as the prime location for malicious household and vehicle damage.
Markel reports rise in income for 2009
Property and casualty insurer Markel Corporation has announced a comprehensive income of $591m (£372m) for 2009 up on the $403m comprehensive loss reported for 2008.
Mapfre's earnings fall in 2009
Mapfre, the European (re)insurer, said that earnings for the year fell in 2009.
Barbon earnings up 20% on back of new business
Barbon has reported that its broking business saw annual profits grow by 2% to £42.7m last year, compared to 2008 (£41.9m).
Aviva drops Asda
Aviva has relinquished its role as lead home, motor and travel insurer for Asda. The insurer extended its affinity deal signed in March 2003 with the supermarket until December 2009.
AA insurance boss: deals "drying up"
The AA has reported that car insurance premiums rose more sharply in the last quarter of 2009 than at any other point since the launch of its UK insurance premium index in 1994.
EMC ups guidance
EMC, the US property/casualty insurer, said it is upping its operating earnings guidance for 2009.
Fire - historic buildings: History in the remaking
When a listed or historically important building is caught up in a fire, action taken in the days and hours following are crucial. Stuart Carter warns of the damage caused by delay alone.
Former Layton Blackham boss seeks new director for start up
Julian Mungo tells postonline that acquisitions could also be on the agenda at property specialist Aquilla.
Ace reports strong profits increase
Ace, the Switzerland-based (re)insurer, said that fourth quarter and yearly pretax profits grew.
MMC makes another US purchase
Marsh's US mid-market subsidiary Marsh & McLennan Agency said it has bought US broker Haake Companies for an undisclosed sum.