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Mercury’s recovery from the guaranteed percentage of losses is $47mn.
The loss ratio rose 1.9 points to 53.1%, while the expense ratio ticked up 0.6 points to 28.1%.
The carrier had $20mn in reserve releases in the quarter, compared to nil in Q2 2024.
The lawsuit claims more than 100 employees left with Parrish and his three reports.
The legacy player is working to secure its first deal, and could look to expand to US E&S.
Insured losses produced the second highest first-half tally since records began in 1980.
The carrier agreed to acquire Liberty Mutual’s P&C firms in Thailand and Vietnam in March.
The facility was previously for commercial risk clients.
The broker has recruited from its rival as it looks to launch Willis Re 2.0.
The search for a successor to lead Syndicate 1200 is underway.
Goldman Sachs and Cinven have also participated in the German broker’s sale process.
The fronting insurer will be able to support MGAs across the 27 EU states.
The NFP acquisition was a “tailwind for organic growth, not a key driver”, said CFO Edmund Reese.
Staff targeted include producers that channel business through Howden’s London wholesale arm.
PE owner Livingbridge brought the broker to market two years ago.
The firm is currently working with 13 MGAs, including QMetric and Eaton Gate.
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Wind season remains an important variable, but also might not change current dynamics significantly.
The reinsurance unit’s combined ratio for the quarter was 94.2%.
Group CEO Tavaziva Madzinga said it might explore Lloyd’s Names backing in the future.
Property rates declined by 7% globally in the second quarter.
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