November 26, 2008

• Lloyd's Conference Finds Progress in Insurers Efforts on Climate Change
• ACE Launches Swiss Company
• S&P Says Global Reinsurers Need Price Rises To Rebuild Capital
• Ratings Rounup: Arab Re, Century (Guam) & (Saipan)

November 25, 2008

• Why Hijack a Plane When You Can Seize a Supertanker?
• OECD Says Changes Needed in US, EU Market Supervision
• Somali Pirates Take Another Ship
• Munich Re Sees Reinsurance Opportunities from Financial Crisis
• Aon Notes M&A Activity Produces Increased Warranty Claims
• ICC Asia Pacific CEO Forum Says Unlock Liquidity to Spur Global Trade
• AIR Worldwide Releases UK Inland Flood Model
• XL Insurance Revamps Equine Team
• Ratings Recap: Malaysian Re, Asia Capital Re, AGS (Diageo), NEMI

November 24, 2008

• Report Somali Pirates Reduce Ransom Demand to $15 Million
• China Life Interested in Acquring AIG Asia Assets
• IAG, State Bank of India Agree to Form General Insurance Joint Venture
• IAG Estimates Queensland Storm Claims at $38 to $44 Million
• Flagstone Re Names Boisvert Corporate CFO

November 21, 2008

• Bush Briefed, U.S. Consulting Allies on Somali Pirate Menace
• AEGON's Bid for TARP Cash Doomed
• Willis' Faber Unit Consolidates Fine Art, Jewelery, Specie, K&R, Bloodstock
• German President Wants International Financial Market Watchdog
• Report China Fund Seeks Stake in AIG Unit
• Zurich Completes Russian Acquisition
• ACE Names Ringsted Chief Risk Officer
• S&P Raises Munich Re Africa Ratings
• S&P Raises Hannover Re Africa Ratings to 'A'
• S&P Revises Atradius Outlook to Negative; Affirms Ratings

November 20, 2008

• ICC Study Finds 'Lowest Global Economic Index in 10 Years'
• ACE Issues Clarification on Variable Annuity Reinsurance Business
• European Commission Approves State Aid for Fortis
• Reynolds Joins Willis as Commercial Property Advisor

November 19, 2008

• Somali Strategy Could Spur Asian Pirate Attacks
• Lloyd's and Rand Issue New Report on 'Transatlantic Litigation Trends'
• Obama Vows Climate Action Despite Financial Crisis
• AEGON May Buy U.S. Thrift
• Mapfre Re Receives Brazil License
• Zurich Appoints Vitale CEO - Global Corporate Business
• Latham Joins Flagstone Re Board
• Ratings: Travelers (UK), Bison, Dubai Islamic, Milli Re, Hang Seng, LIG

November 18, 2008

• Somali Pirates Hijack Saudi Supertanker off East Africa
• Storms Tear through Eastern Australia; One Death Reported
• Int,'l. Chamber of Commerce Chairman Welcomes G20 Decisions on Trade
• Lockton Report Analyzes Current Trends, Emerging Risks
• Willis China Launches Single Broker Retail OfficesTechnology Platform
• Zurich Expands Riddell's Role to Asia-Pacific, Middle East

November 17, 2008

• Main Points from G20 Leaders Summit Communique
• EU, U.S. Warn China on Toy Safety Before Christmas
• Somali Pirates Release Ship after $1.1 Million Ransom is Paid
• Kerr Named Arch Canada CEO
• Best Affirms SCOR's 'A-' Ratings
• Miller Names Piper Development Director - UK, Europe
• CNinsure Appoints New COO
• Best, Fitch Put Exporters' Ratings under Review/Negative

November 14, 2008

• Euro Zone in Recession as World Leaders Head for Summit
• S&P Assesses Current Conditions for Bermuda Insurers, Reinsurers
• Catlin Group's Interim Management Statement Shows Top Line Gains
• Ratings Recap: Alliance Re, Emerson Re/GIC Re, Sagicor, New Castle Re
• Best Affirms Lloyd's Syndicates 609, 570 (Atrium/Ariel) 'A' Ratings

November 13, 2008

• Ex-CEO Greenberg Sees Value in AIG Asian Operations
• ICC Head Urges G20 Leaders to 'Take Bold Action' to Stem Financial Crisis
• Zurich Posts $154 Million Q3 Net Profit; $2.8 Billion for 9 Months
• ING Canada CEO Eyes Acquisitions
• Market Perception of Creditworthiness Affects Insurers, Says S&P

November 12, 2008

• Survey Finds World Business Leaders Back More Regulation
• Berkley to Buy Norway's NEMI
• UK Should Make Insurance More Available to Reformed Offenders
• S&P Comments on International Group P&I Club Negative Rating Actions
• Ratings Recap: Hyundai, Jupiter, Exchange, West England Club

November 11, 2008

• Le Pere Sybille - a Memory of the Great War
• Political Risk Rises But Risk Experts, Insurers Face Crunch Too
• Marsh's Bowring Supports Clients with Innovative Risk Transfer Products
• Mercer Offers 'Carbon Footprint' Analysis of Client Portfolios
• S&P Affirms Allianz 'AA' Ratings, Stable Outlook Despite Investment Losses

November 10, 2008

• Paloma Downgraded to Tropical Depression
• Dresdner Q3 Loss Hits Allianz Again
• Hiscox Sees Strong 2009 Despite Premium Income Drop
• Allied World $46 Million Q3 Net Loss; 9-Month Net Income $164 Million
• Validus $126 Million Q3 Net Loss; 9-Month Net Income $16 Million
• CastlePoint Posts $13 Million Q3 Loss; $6.7 Million Profit for 9 Months
• Max Cap Completes Lloyd's Acquisition
• Ratings on Munich Re 'Unaffected' by Q3 Earnings Decline Says S&P
• S&P Affirms PartnerRe's 'AA-' Ratings and Stable Outlook
• Ratings Recap: Arch Re (Europe), Singapore Re, AIG (Taiwan), Eurasia, Hyundai (China)

November 7, 2008

• Munich Re Q3 Profits Down 99% to $15.4 Million; $1.8 Billion for 9 Months
• Marsh Launches UK Trade Credit Insurance Helpline
• Endurance Reports $99.4 Million Q3 Loss; Conference Call Details
• Willis Appoints Burns CEO of Global Employee Benefits Practice

November 6, 2008

• Credit Crisis Poses Threat to Obama's Carbon Trade Plans
• Steamship Mutual to Raise Premiums by 17.5%; Tightens Underwriting
• Kingsway Shares Drop after Q3 Loss
• Validus to Release Q3 Results Today; Conference Call Friday - Details
• Ellis to Lead Willis ERM Business; Rivers Named Energy CEO
• S&P Affirms AXIS' Ratings; Positive Outlook
• Ratings Recap: Northbridge, Credit & General, Transportation, Tenet

November 5, 2008

• World Leaders Urge Obama to Shape New Economic Order
• Flagstone Re Posts $186 Million Q3 Net Loss; $111 Million for 9 Months
• Willis Expands UK Independent Broker Network
• S&P Says Swiss Re's 'AA-' Ratings 'Unaffected by Q3 Net Loss'

November 4, 2008

• Swiss Re Reports $259 Million Q3 Net Loss: $754 Million 9-Month Profit
• Willis Introduces New Broking Software
• Max Capital Posts $163 Million Q3 Net Loss; $81 Million 9-Month Loss
• Argo Posts $8.8 Million Q3 Net Loss; $51 Million 9-Month Profit; Conf. Call Today
• S&P Rates ACE Insurance (Switzerland) 'A+'; Outlook Stable

November 3, 2008

• UK's Chartered Insurance Institute Launches Anti-Fraud Podcasts
• Max Cap Group to Hold Q3 Earnings Conference Call Today; Details
• Flagstone Re to Release Q3 Earnings Today; Conference Call Details
• Zurich in Joint Venture with Abu Dhabi National Takaful Company PSC
• Swiss Re Completes Barclay's Life Acquisition
• Best Affirms Sirius 'A' Ratings