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Markel sees improved combined ratio in Q1
Gross written premiums at Markel International were $213m, an increase of 4% in Q1 2007
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GR Focus
Picking up the pieces
The era since Eliot Spitzer's bid-rigging allegations has transformed the insurance brokerage market. Steven Ader assesses the impact on its three biggest players.
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GR Focus
Risking The Future
With brokers still smarting from the effects of Eliot Spitzer's investigations, rampant diversification plans are underway throughout the industry. Some brokers are even looking to transform themselves into risk consultancies. Nick Thorpe reports.
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CEO Q&A
Great expectations
When Richard Ward took up the helm as chief executive of Lloyd's on 24 April 2006, expectations were high. The market faced numerous hurdles and all eyes were on Ward to see how he would tackle them. Now a year into the role, Nick Thorpe gets the low-down.
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Willis rejects proposed supplemental compensation plans
Joe Plumeri, Willis chairman and chief executive, commenting on the decision to reject supplemental compensation proposals.
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Analysis
The Little Company That Does
From minnow to giant, Warren Buffett has turned National Indemnity into a behemoth of the insurance industry, discovers Ronald Gift Mullins.
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McManus to become CEO of Willis UK
R&SA has announced that Brendan McManus is to leave the company to become CEO of Willis UK
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Global Matters
Aspen taps capital markets
Aspen announces property cat agreement with Cayman-based Ajax Re
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Investment AnalysisFollow The Leader Or Strike Out Alone?
The issue isn't whether Bermuda is stealing business from London, it's whether both parties have taken their eye off the ball when it comes to innovative underwriting. Lindsey Rogerson reports.
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AXIS sees jump in Q1 profits
AXIS Capital has reported net income of $228m for the first quarter of 2007, compared to $195m for the first quarter of 2006
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White Mountains creates new reinsurer
White Mountains, in partnership with NATIXIS, has created Pentelia Re
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Willis rejects compensation plans as "contingents"
After a review of the supplemental compensation plans recently proposed in the marketplace, Willis group has said
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Aspen Insurance US gains new president
Nathan Warde has joined Aspen Insurance US from Arch Capital Group in the newly formed role of president
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Metcalf leaves Arch; new underwriting director named
Arch Europe has appointed James Weatherstone as director of underwriting, replacing Nick Metcalf
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Heritage licenses AIR's cat models
Heritage Underwriting has licensed AIR's catastrophe risk management system
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Casiopea Re affirmed despite new demands
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- of Casiopea Re
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Swiss Re issues $750m of hybrid securities
Swiss Re has successfully issued a total of AU$750m of hybrid debt securities
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Everest completes $400m public offering
Everest Re has completed a public offering of $400m of fixed notes
