October 2009/1

The two Bermudian entities linked most frequently when mergers are mentioned are Harborpoint and Montpelier Re...

Are recent transactions part of a wider trend, or are the PartnerRe-Paris Re and Validus-IPC Re tie-ups in the summer a couple of exceptions that prove the rule?

Deutsche Bank is developing an equity-based insurance-linked instrument that would provide (re)insurers with an alternative to cat bonds and sidecar vehicles, The Insurance Insider understands.

(Excess) capital is back. Should the industry follow Munich Re’s lead?

An unimpressed Buffy sees third party capital on the rise in 2010...

Global stocks play catch up with (re)insurers; Multiples begin recovery; Lloyd's continues to enjoy premium

Hartford hires new CEO; restocks after Arch raid; Glaser's wait doubles; MMC up 33 percent in 3 months; Contingent capital comeback...

A US district court ruled that the statute of limitations bars the action brought by insurers against law firm Milberg and four former partners, which is attempting to rescind professional liability policies and recover $4.8mn in costs.