The parent company of the newly-formed XL Catlin, XL Group, has revealed a $1 billion share buyback programme and increased its quarterly dividend. 7 August 2015
Bermuda-based reinsurer Third Point Re posted a fall in profits in the second quarter of 2015 and deterioration in its combined ratio driven by higher losses. 6 August 2015
In a sector that is constantly innovating, some deals stand out from the crowd—as was the case when AIG launched the very unusual Compass Re II cat bond earlier this year. 5 August 2015
More smaller cedants are looking to use insurance-linked securities or other alternative structures to transfer risk. Adam Szakmary, portfolio manager, Blue Capital Management, talks to Bermuda:Re+ILS about what is driving this trend. 5 August 2015
Andrew Gibbs, director, supervision (insurance), at the BMA describes the regulator’s approach and what recent changes mean for the industry. 5 August 2015
As Bermuda awaits the European Commission’s decision on whether it will grant Bermuda’s regulatory regime equivalence on certain classes of business, Bermuda:Re+ILS reflects on the importance of this and on the regulator’s approach more generally. 5 August 2015
Joe Rego, president and CEO, Aon Bermuda, and Rick Wellner, partner, Aon Hewitt, explain the benefits of introducing Aon Hewitt to Bermuda and how this addition will boost Aon’s offering as a group. 5 August 2015
Bermuda-based Argo Group reported a solid set of results in the second quarter of 2015 as it benefited from strong growth across its segments. 5 August 2015
