International News

ACE Europe has announced an extension to its Elite IV Directors & Officers (D&O) liability insurance cover. “The ACE Elite... Read More

A new report published by Marsh examines the possible consequences of the current state of the petroleum industry. Marsh identified... Read More

A number of Bermuda-based companies have released their second quarter earnings reports, as follows: RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. reported $159.9 million... Read More

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has lowered its counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on the UK-based Congregational &... Read More

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has affirmed its ‘BBB+’ counterparty credit rating on the Bermuda-based holding company Endurance Specialty Holdings... Read More

Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide has issued a bulletin indicating that insured losses in Taiwan from Typhoon Fung-Wong are... Read More

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has affirmed its ‘AA’ long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Germany’s Allianz... Read More

XL Capital received the inevitable negative reaction from the rating agencies following its announcement that it would pay $1.78 billion... Read More

In an article on its web site (www.lloyds.com), Lloyd’s looks at the increasing concerns over coverage for vacant properties. “As... Read More

Despite its problems with Security Capital and the charges it expects to incur (See related article), Bermuda’s XL Capital managed... Read More