January 25, 2005
A.M. Best Co. announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) of Japan’s NIPPONKOA Insurance Company Ltd. with a stable outlook. “The rating reflects the company’s strong business profile, moderate risk-adjusted capitalization and improved operating results,” …
January 24, 2005
There are a number of things about the insurance industry that drive Lord Levene crazy but nothing more than all the paper. “The paperwork is nuts,” the Lloyd’s of London chairman exclaims. He tells the story of a broker inputting …
January 24, 2005
There are a number of things about the insurance industry that drive Lord Levene crazy but nothing more than all the paper. “The paperwork is nuts,” the Lloyd’s of London chairman exclaims. He tells the story of a broker inputting …
January 24, 2005
There are a number of things about the insurance industry that drive Lord Levene crazy but nothing more than all the paper. “The paperwork is nuts,” the Lloyd’s of London chairman exclaims. He tells the story of a broker inputting …
January 24, 2005
Certain events mark each generation, but as the scope of the disaster that struck 12 countries around the Indian Ocean on Dec. 26 emerges, it has become evident that it will haunt not just the present generation, but many future …
January 20, 2005
More than three weeks after the devastating tsunamis struck 12 countries bordering the Indian Ocean, the death toll continues to rise, as hope for the missing fades. Indonesian officials announced that more than 166,000 people had now been confirmed dead …
January 18, 2005
3,000 delegates from around the world have gathered in Kobe Japan on the 10th anniversary of the earthquake, which killed more than 6,400 people and leveled large parts of the city, to discuss how to better prepare for natural catastrophes. …
January 13, 2005
A record year of natural disaster losses and Eliot Spitzer’s investigations into payment practices highlighted the urgent need for the insurance industry to tackle its reputation and practices during 2005, Lord Levene, Chairman of Lloyd’s, warned insurers today in Cambridge, …
January 10, 2005
Guy Carpenter & Company Inc., part of the Marsh & McLennan Companies, has released its annual report on pricing at renewals, U.S. Reinsurance Renewals at Jan. 1, 2005, which found pricing generally to be flat to slightly down. The renewals …
January 7, 2005
A.M. Best Co. announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A+” (Superior) of Japanese reinsurer The Toa Reinsurance Company, Limited, and has assigned an “aa-” issuer credit rating (ICR) to Toa Re. The outlook for both ratings, …