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Update: Top Brokers Ramp Up Acquisition Activities in Europe: (Clarifies that the Best's Review ranking of global insurance brokers uses 2010 revenue.) Some of the top global insurance brokers, including Willis, Jardine ...
Date: February 21, 2012    
Allied World US Launches Mergers & Acquisitions Division: Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings said it's adding a new mergers and acquisition division to its U.S. operations. The new division will offer ...
Date: February 21, 2012    
Top Brokers Ramp Up Acquisition Activities in Europe: Some of the top global insurance brokers, including Willis, Jardine Lloyd Thompson and Aon, have been active making acquisitions and forming partnerships in ...
Date: February 21, 2012    
As Corporations Leave Pensions Behind, Life Insurers Tap Pension Risk Transfers: U.S. life insurers are increasingly tapping into pension risk-transfers to help companies in the United States and abroad manage their mounting financial ...
Date: February 21, 2012    
EU White Paper Outlines the Struggle to Bring Pensions in Line With Demographics: The European Commission's much-anticipated white paper on pension reform lays out a bleak picture of pension funding in Europe if reforms aren't enacted ...
Date: February 21, 2012    
A.M. Best Granted Approval to Establish in the Dubai International Financial Centre: A.M. Best is pleased to announce that it has obtained the necessary approvals to establish within the Dubai International Financial Centre in Dubai, UAE. The ...
Date: February 21, 2012    
Perspectives: Action on Occupational Pension Standards Adds to Sense of Urgency for Wider Reform Efforts: There is a growing sense of urgency about pension matters in Europe, as regulators and other government officials scramble to put several reform proposals in ...
Date: February 21, 2012    
Affirmative Insurance Holdings Inc. Leads Friday's AMBG as Global Insurance Index Rises 0.85%: The AMBG closed Friday, Feb. 17, at 881.86 (+0.85%). Of the 15 A.M. Best stock indexes, 13 rose and two declined. Leading A.M. Best's Global Insurance ...
Date: February 21, 2012    
Restructuring, Impairments Clip Aegon's 2011 Profit: Citing the twin effects of reorganization and exceptional charges in a "year of transition," Netherlands-based financial services group Aegon N.V. reported a ...
Date: February 17, 2012    
Allied World CEO Touts a Market 'Primed for an Upward Tick' as 4Q Net Doubles: Scott Carmilani, Allied World's president and chief executive officer, said the industry is sitting on the cusp of a rise in rates. Speaking at a ...
Date: February 17, 2012    
State Auto Financial Leads Thursday's AMBG as Global Insurance Index Rises 0.59%: The AMBG closed Thursday, Feb. 16, at 874.46 (+0.59%). Of the 15 A.M. Best stock indexes, 12 rose and three declined. Leading A.M. Best's Global Insurance ...
Date: February 17, 2012    
Zurich Financial Overcomes $1 Billion Cat Bill to Post 10% Profit Rise: Zurich Financial Services Group said it managed to overcome US$1 billion in major catastrophe losses and the financial effects of unfavorable economic ...
Date: February 16, 2012    
A.M. Best Places Ratings of IPCRe Limited and Validus Re Europe Limited Under Review With Developing Implications: A.M. Best Co. has placed under review with developing implications the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of IPCRe ...
Date: February 16, 2012    
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of HDI-Gerling America Insurance Company: A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of HDI-Gerling America Insurance Company (HDI-GAIC) ...
Date: February 16, 2012    
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of HDI-Gerling Lebensversicherung AG: A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of HDI-Gerling ...
Date: February 16, 2012    
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of HDI-Gerling Industrie Versicherung AG and Its Subsidiaries: A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of ...
Date: February 16, 2012    
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G. and Talanx AG: A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of HDI ...
Date: February 16, 2012    
Axa's 2011 Profit Growth Tied to Better Margins, Market Share Gains: Axa reported a robust 49% increase in 2011 net income, which Chief Executive Officer Henri de Castries attributed in part to the 1.5 million new customers the ...
Date: February 16, 2012    
Tokio Marine Holdings Leads Wednesday's AMBG as Global Insurance Index Rises 0.01%: The AMBG closed Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 869.31 (+0.01%). Of the 15 A.M. Best stock indexes, eight rose and seven declined. Leading A.M. Best's Global Insurance ...
Date: February 16, 2012    
Initial Damage from Windstorm Andrea Put at 267 Million Euros: Windstorm Andrea, which hit Western Europe on Jan. 4-5, caused 267 million euros ($351 million) in insured property losses, according to an initial estimate ...
Date: February 15, 2012    
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