November 2004/2

Rating agency AM Best has affirmed the "A" (Excellent) financial strength rating of Aspen Re and assigned an issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” to the company. In addition, AM Best affirmed the “bbb” ICR of Aspen Re parent, Aspen Insurance Holdings, along

Hurricane Jeanne, the final major hurricane of the 2004 season to hit the State of Florida is expected to cost property/casualty insurers in the region of $3.245bn, according to the latest estimate from ISO’s Property Claim Services (PCS) unit.

Freshfields audit takes a new twist after senior UK broker suspended for allegedly receiving unauthorised commissions