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Re/insurance

A girl named Sandy

One year on, significant lessons have been learned from Superstorm Sandy. Various constituents of the market give their views on the impact of the east coast storm.   14 October 2013

Re/insurance

Europe: there be giants

Bermuda players are pursuing a mix of strategies as they develop a deeper footprint in Europe in the face of sometimes sharp competition from the large continental reinsurers.   14 October 2013

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Evans to head international insurance platform

Endurance has appointed Graham Evans, formerly president of professional lines at Axis, to head a new international insurance platform offering multi-line capabilities. He will be based in London.   10 October 2013

Re/insurance

Ironshore ramps up global terrorism capacity

Ironshore’s Lloyd’s syndicate, Pembroke, has increased its global terrorism and sabotage capacity to $300 million.   9 October 2013

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Tower strengthens loss reserves in response to actuarial questions

Bermuda-based Tower Group has substantially increased its loss reserves by $365 million in order to fill holes in its 2009 to 2011 accident year business.   9 October 2013

Re/insurance

A (t)horny problem

By combining practical insurance coverage with an inspiring environmental program, Aon South Africa and ONE Financial Services have helped the Rhino Rescue Project protect almost 300 South African rhinos.   8 October 2013

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Blue Capital prepares for IPO

Bermuda-based Blue Capital Re, which offers collateralised reinsurance in the property cat space, has registered its intent to make an IPO with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.   7 October 2013

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Ironshore to form new Lloyd’s syndicate

Ironshore’s Pembroke managing agency has received approval from Lloyd’s to establish a new syndicate that will be begin writing business in 2014.   4 October 2013

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Allied World acquires renewal rights on Markel’s aviation business

Markel has agreed to provide the renewals rights of its London and European aviation book to Allied World Europe.   3 October 2013

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Limited emerging market losses reveal shortcomings

Limited losses in emerging markets in recent years are an indication that the industry is not doing enough to seize upon re/insurance opportunities globally.   3 October 2013

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