Third quarter gross written premiums (GWP) at UK-listed motor specialist Esure have climbed 15.2 percent year-on-year to £178.6mn ($221.4mn) after being bolstered by growth in its motor book
Lloyd's carrier Novae today warned heightened catastrophe activity would influence second half underwriting results as it posted 15.8 percent growth in its top line to £717.4mn ($889.3mn) for the first nine months of the year.
Private equity firm Madison Dearborn has offered to purchase all remaining shares in UK broker Towergate not owned by itself, Sentry, HPS Investment Partners (formerly Highbridge), KKR or Bain
US carrier Travelers has agreed a pre-tax settlement with one of several defendants in a long running reinsurance dispute over historical asbestos liabilities resulting in a $126.1mn gain for the company.
