All London articles – Page 41
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Analysis
The price of poaching
Gallagher International's recent takeover tactics are a wake-up call to the market – but is it brewing up trouble for David Ross?
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Novae chief: Lloyd’s firms need to merge
Fosh says companies must be bigger to attract investors
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The market has changed, says Hiscox
Recent natural catastrophes have changed the reinsurance market, according to Hiscox.In its interim management statement, the (re)insurer said the first quarter began with rate reductions in reinsurance lines. But following catastrophe losses, reinsurance rates have returned to 2010 levels with increases in some areas, especially in the Asia Pacific. ...
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Hardy sparks interest with energy hire
Specialist insurer Hardy Underwriting has appointed Paul Dawson as senior underwriter.Dawson, formerly of Beazley, will work solely on Hardy’s energy portfolio. Hardy’s chief executive, Barbara Merry said: “We are delighted that Paul will be joining Hardy, not only because of his demonstrable record in the energy sector, but also because ...
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Q&A: Jeremy Brazil, Markel
The chief executive of Markel finds that thinking in terms of set risk appetites has sustained the firm’s buying strategy post-financial crisis
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Novae expects $25m-$40m hit from Japan quake
2011 catastrophes combined could cost insurer $80m
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First Lloyd’s coverholder launched in Russia
Chaucer, Nakhodka Re and RFIB team up to form SeaLine