May 15, 2009
The Bermuda-based Catlin Group announced from its London offices that the “three explorers conducting the Catlin Arctic Survey returned from the Arctic sea ice late on Wednesday (13 May), marking the end of a scientific expedition to help researchers determine …
May 15, 2009
The Bermuda-based Max Capital Group Ltd. Has won a skirmish in its fight with Validus Holdings over the acquisition of IPC Re when the Bermuda Supreme Court dismissed the application by Validus to expedite its suit against Max and IPC …
May 15, 2009
Bermuda-based Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. announced that Montpelier Syndicate 5151 will begin underwriting marine insurance business in August 2009. “The new marine account will consist of hull, cargo and specie classes,” said the bulletin. “Mike Southgate, who will join the …
May 15, 2009
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital, has announced the hiring of three additional underwriters for its London-based aviation business. “The London team will be headed by Simon Murray as Regional Manager – Aviation,” said the bulletin. “He …
May 15, 2009
The Washington Legislature has failed to pass a bill that would have limited a successor corporation’s liability for asbestos-related claims to an amount equal to the predecessor corporation’s adjusted total gross assets. According to the American Insurance Association, “Manufacturers would …
May 15, 2009
Liberty Northwest, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, and the Montana State Chamber of Commerce are offering Montana employers a new workers’ compensation group program with an emphasis on workplace safety and controlling losses. Underwritten by Liberty Northwest, Montana …
May 15, 2009
Insurance Brokers & Agents of San Diego has named Jeffrey W. Cavignac Agent of the Year, and Regina Lemanowicz San Diego Insurance Woman of the Year Cavignac is president and principal of Cavignac & Associates, and was recognized for his …
May 15, 2009
Charles B. Whittaker has joined insurance broker Lockton in San Francisco as a senior vice president. The addition of Whittaker expands Lockton’s depth of expertise in property and liability insurance, especially for commercial real estate clients. He will have a …
May 15, 2009
Narragansett Bay Insurance Co. (NBIC) has named Robert Brannan assistant vice president-territory manager for New York. Brannan has 26 years of management experience in marketing, underwriting, and policy services for personal lines insurance. In his new position, he is responsible …