All Europe articles – Page 2
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Analysis
Danger lurks in Europe's forests
Severe windstorms hitting the forestry sector can cause €1bn+ losses, AIR Worldwide warns
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Catlin’s European reinsurer opens in Madrid
Catlin Re Switzerland, the continental European reinsurance business of Lloyd’s insurer Catlin, has opened a Madrid office. From 1 July the new office will write property, casualty and specialty classes of reinsurance business for clients in Spain and Portugal. The office will complement Catlin Group’s existing Barcelona office, which writes ...
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Hardy sparks interest with energy hire
Specialist insurer Hardy Underwriting has appointed Paul Dawson as senior underwriter.Dawson, formerly of Beazley, will work solely on Hardy’s energy portfolio. Hardy’s chief executive, Barbara Merry said: “We are delighted that Paul will be joining Hardy, not only because of his demonstrable record in the energy sector, but also because ...
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Hannover Re aims to increase Asia-Pac capacity
Hannover Re is aiming to increase its capacity in Australia in 2011, despite recent large losses in the area.Ulrich Wallin, chief executive of the German reinsurer said in a media briefing: “As far as our own policies are concerned, following all the losses, we intend to expand our capacity in ...
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PartnerRe $807m Q1 loss "significant"
Partner Re‘s first quarter results have been hit by a net loss of $807m which was “significantly in excess” of expectations. The Bermuda-based reinsurer recorded an operating loss of $735.6m for the first quarter of 2011. This compares to an operating loss of $50.4m for the first quarter of 2010.PartnerRe ...
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Greenlight Re in management reshuffle
Cayman Islands-based reinsurer Greenlight Re has announced a management reshuffle.Bart Hedges will succeed Len Goldberg as CEO, following Goldberg's upcoming departure on 15 August. Goldberg will remain on the board of Greenlight Re and Greenlight Reinsurance Ireland.Hedges has been with the company since January 2006 and is currently president and ...
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Features
David Cash, Endurance
As David Cash enters his second year as chief executive of Endurance, he believes industry conditions are the best they have been for some years and favours organic increases over consolidation