Brokers Report Keen Direct Line Interest; But Some Investors Wary October 2, 2012 By Matt Scuffham and Myles Neligan Stockbrokers involved in the planned stock market listing of British insurer Direct Line reported good interest from private investors in...
At Least 37 Dead in Hong Kong Ferry Collision October 2, 2012 By Donny Kwok and Tan Ee Lyn At least 37 people died and dozens were injured when a ferry carrying more than 120 people on a company...
WTO Director Lamy Says Doha Round Rescue in US, China’s Hands October 2, 2012 By Doug Palmer World Trade Organization Director General Pascal Lamy on Monday acknowledged the Geneva-based grouping has been a “disappointing” forum for trade...
R K Harrison in Association with Chilean Broker Conosur October 2, 2012 London-based R K Harrison Insurance Brokers and Conosur Corredores de Seguros Y Reaseguros (Conosur) announced that they have reached an...
Best Affirms QBE Insurance Group ‘A’ Ratings; Outlook Stable October 1, 2012 A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer...
AIR Worldwide Opens Singapore Office to Expand in Asia-Pacific October 1, 2012 AIR Worldwide announced the opening of an office in Singapore to meet the expanding needs of clients in the Asian...
Best Assigns Saudi United Cooperative ‘B++’ Ratings October 1, 2012 A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has assigned the financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (Good) and issuer credit rating...
Typhoon Jelawat Hits Okinawa; Moves on Tokyo: AIR Analysis October 1, 2012 By Charles E. Boyle Typhoon Jelawat remains a powerful storm, even if its wind speed has decreased from around from 155 mph, 250km/h, it...
Tornado Hits Fair in Spain; Flood Deaths Reach 10 October 1, 2012 By Joseph Wilson A tornado swept through a fairground in a Spanish town, knocking down a Ferris wheel and injuring 35 people, while...
Allied World Europe Launches Corporate Property Line of Business October 1, 2012 Allied World Europe has launched its Corporate Property line of business. The unit will target a range of European domiciled...