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Latest News From Insider Week |
4 July 2008 |
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Key Industry News |
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Florida buys $4bn put option from Berkshire
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Florida’s cat fund has turned to Berkshire Hathaway to buy a $4bn put option bond as a hedge against an active hurricane season after concluding the cost of traditional reinsurance was too high. |
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Bowring to return in Marsh P&C restructure
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Marsh is dusting off the venerable Bowring name with the formation of a new international division, Bowring Marsh, which will bring together its international placement capabilities for property, terrorism and casualty risks.
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AIG sub-prime losses set to continue
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The extent of sub-prime related hits at American International Group (AIG) continues to emerge with the US insurance giant to absorb $5bn in losses in its securities-lending operations. |
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AIG confirms Sullivan severance package
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American International Group (AIG) has confirmed reports that former CEO Martin Sullivan will receive a $47mn severance package after officially stepping down from his post. |
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ILS market 'slows': Willis
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Insurance linked securities (ILS) activity has "slowed", during the July renewal season, with maturing cat bond capacity exceeding new issues by $700mn, according to broker Willis Re.
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