Articles by Charles E. Boyle

Gerling Global – Going, Going, Gone

Asbestos, the weak equity markets and Sept. 11 have indirectly claimed another victim. Gerling-Konzern Globale Ruckversicherungsā€”AG (GKG), the reinsurance arm of Germany’s Gerling Group, announced at the end of October that it has given up on the survival of its …

Royal & Sun to Restructure U.S. Operations

The U.K.’s Royal & SunAlliance Group recently announced its nine-month results and at the same time revealed plans to significantly restructure it’s operations. Royal & SunAlliance USA (R&SA USA) will be split into two operating groups and will exit several …

Gerling Global – Going, Going, Gone

Asbestos, the weak equity markets and Sept. 11 have indirectly claimed another victim. Gerling-Konzern Globale Ruckversicherungsā€”AG (GKG), the reinsurance arm of Germany’s Gerling Group, announced at the end of October that it has given up on the survival of its …

Airlines Look to Provide Their Own War and Terrorist Coverage

More than a year after Sept. 11, the U.S., the European Union (EU) and many other countries are still working on ways to provide adequate insurance coverage for their air carriers. While several plans have been suggested, none are actually …

Sleepless Nights for CEOs as They Take the Blame for Poor Results

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” King Henry’s 15th century lament over his lack of sleep may well be shared these days by a number of 21st century CEOs, as investors call for their heads in the wake …

Airlines Look to Provide Their Own War and Terrorist Coverage

More than a year after Sept. 11, the U.S., the European Union (EU) and many other countries are still working on ways to provide adequate insurance coverage for their air carriers. While several plans have been suggested, none are actually …

Reinsurance Market Tries to Reel In Profits

A year ago the reinsurance industry faced the biggest loss event in its history – the attacks on the WTC and the Pentagon. Nevertheless, commentators were almost unanimous in predicting that the market would harden, rates would rise, and eventually …

Reinsurance Market Tries to Reel In Profits

A year ago the reinsurance industry faced the biggest loss event in its history – the attacks on the WTC and the Pentagon. Nevertheless commentators were almost unanimous in predicting that the market would harden, rates would rise, and eventually …

Sleepless Nights for CEOs as they take the Blame for Poor Results

“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” King Henry’s 15th century lament over his lack of sleep may well be shared these days by a number of 21st century CEOs, as investors call for their heads in the wake …

Corporate Members Approve a Major Course Change for Lloyd’s

Friday the 13th of September will henceforth be known at Lloyd’s as the day that members approved a plan that will radically alter the way the London market is conducted. Ignoring any bad luck associated with the date, Lloyd’s announced …