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Montpelier Re Reports $90 Million Q3 Net Income; Operating $61 Million

Bermuda-based Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. reported operating income of $0.86 per share, $60.7 million total, and comprehensive income of $1.28 per share, $90.8 million total, slightly higher than the net income figure due to the inclusion of other income items. …

Ratings Recap: Chartis U.S Subs; Landcar, Prism, Pacific Pioneer

A.M. Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a” and assigned an NR-5 (Not Formally Followed) to the FSRs and “nr” to the ICRs of Louisiana-based Audubon Insurance Company and …

The Hartford Boosts Profits in Q3

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. reported third quarter 2010 net income of $666 million. This compares to the company’s third quarter 2009 net loss of $220 million. The Hartford reported core earnings for the third quarter of 2010 were …

Canadian Insurers’ Earnings Results Seen Stronger, but ‘Messy’

Low interest rates and write downs are expected to lead to another messy quarter for Canada’s insurers, but recent stock market strength means the profit picture should be brighter than last quarter’s weak results. And, with expectations modest for the …

Flagstone Reports $37.3 Million Q3 Net Income; $82 Million for 9 Months

Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings, S.A., which is domiciled in Luxembourg, reported net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 of $37.3 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $67.1 million, or …

AXIS Capital Reports $239 Million Q3 Net Income; $164 Million Operating

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported net income available to common shareholders for the third quarter of 2010 of $239 million, or $1.78 per diluted common share, compared with a net loss of $96 million, or $0.70 per diluted common …

The Time is Not Right to Drop Real Estate Professionals E&O

The Tough Market May Mean E&O Liability Problems Ahead The ongoing downturn in the real estate market is forcing many professionals to make tough choices on where to trim expenses. While during a hot real estate market realtors would not …

AIA Shares Surge 17% on Trading Debut in Hong Kong

AIA Group Ltd surged 17 percent in its Hong Kong debut on Friday as investors, chasing exposure to Asia’s fast-growing life insurance business, piled into the record offering in the world’s hottest IPO market. The stronger-than-expected listing will be a …

Panel Finds Halliburton At Fault for Flawed Cement in BP Oil Well

Halliburton Co. used flawed cement in BP Plc’sdoomed Gulf of Mexico well, which could have contributed to the blowout that sparked the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, a White House panel said Thursday. Halliburton’s shares tumbled as much …

Allstate Sees Expenses Rise in Q3

Allstate Corp. on Wednesday reported that quarterly operating income fell 16 percent, missing analysts’ forecasts, as the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer lost existing customers and ramped up spending to try to attract new ones. Allstate’s chief …