Monthly Archives: <span>February 2008</span>

Judge Weighs Dropping Financial Firms from Enron Lawsuit

A federal judge in Houston said Friday she will evaluate whether three high profile financial institutions being sued for $40 billion in connection with Enron Corp.’s collapse should be dropped from litigation after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear …

Everest Re Earnings Report – $839 Million Full Year Net Income

The Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, Ltd. reported fourth quarter 2007 after-tax operating income, which excludes realized capital gains and losses, of $63.2 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, compared to after-tax operating income of $201.2 million, or $3.07 per diluted …

TV Station Agrees to $30M Settlement with R.I. Nightclub Fire Victims

A Rhode Island TV station and a cameraman accused of getting in the way of people fleeing the nightclub fire that killed 100 people have reached a tentative $30 million settlement with survivors and victims’ relatives, station officials said. It …

Benfield to Open Beijing Office

Reinsurance and risk intermediary Benfield announced that it has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) to open a new representative office in Beijing. The new facility adds to Benfield’s presence in China, where it opened its first …

Commerce Insurance Reports Earnings Decline for 4Q, 2007

The Commerce Group, Inc. reported 2007 fourth quarter net earnings were $19.6 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $59.4 million or $0.87 per diluted share for 2006. Commerce is in the process of being acquired …

Zurich Expands in Norway, Denmark

Zurich Financial Services Group announced that it will expand its services for corporate customers in Norway and Denmark through the establishment of two new branches of Zurich Insurance Ireland Limited (ZIIL), its principal subsidiary for the European Union. ZIIL, which …

Cooney Named Managing Director-Aon Capital Markets

Aon Re Global has appointed Robert J. Cooney as Managing Director of Aon Capital Markets. He will report to Paul Schultz, President of Aon Capital Markets, and will also serve as Vice Chairman of Aon Re Global – Bermuda. He …

AXIS Capital Earnings Announcement Today; Conference Call Details

Bermuda’s AXIS Capital Holdings Limited will announce its fourth quarter 2007 and full year results after the market close today, February 4, 2008. John Charman, CEO and President, and David Greenfield, CFO, will host an investment community teleconference, including a …

PartnerRe Earnings Announcement Today; Conference Call Details

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. will announce its fourth quarter 2007 and full year results after the market close today, February 4, 2008. Senior management will conduct a dial-in conference call, which will include a question and answer period, on Tuesday, February …

Jennings Promoted to President for Crump Wholesale Division

New jersey-based Crump Group, Inc. announced that John Jennings has been promoted to president of its wholesale property and casualty insurance services division. In his new role, Jennings will report to John Howard, president and CEO of Crump Group, Inc. …