November 2007/4

Bermudian insurer Lancashire Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Jens Juul and Simon Burton to its board of directors.

The Companies Act 2006, which is currently in its implementation phase, paves the way for UK shareholders to bring "US-style" derivative actions against directors and officers for breaches of duty.

The critical Court of Appeal verdict that upheld the Summary Judgement, which struck out large parts of the defence of London market reinsurers led by Allianz in a case brought by the North Korean national insurer...

Aon has swooped for key members of Willis’ well-regarded construction practice, Insider Week can reveal.

UK life insurer Pearl Assurance has emerged as the strongest bidder in the takeover struggle for UK life funds consolidator Resolution plc, after raising its cash offer to 720p per share.

Ratings agency Moody's Investor Services has warned insurers against "diversification for diversification's sake" in a softening market, stating that global market rates are now "past their peak" and "M&A activity can be challenging".