Julian Roberts News

Old Mutual Q1 Sales Rise 18% on Growth in Emerging Markets Business

Old Mutual plc, the London-based insurer, said first-quarter sales gained 18 percent as revenue from operations in Africa jumped by a third. Gross sales increased to 7.3 billion pounds ($11.5 billion), from 6.3 billion pounds a year earlier, Old Mutual …

Nepal Earthquake Losses Could Top $2 Billion; Sparse Insurance Coverage

The earthquake that struck Nepal caused about $2 billion in economic losses in the country, and only a fraction of the cost will be incurred by insurers, according to Kinetic Analysis Corp. Damage in India could cost an additional $800 …

Old Mutual’s CEO Roberts Steps Down, Hemphill Appointed

Old Mutual plc’s Julian Roberts is stepping down as chief executive officer of Africa’s biggest insurer and will be replaced by Standard Bank Group Ltd.’s Bruce Hemphill. Roberts, 57, is resigning after almost seven years leading the London-based company, and …

Old Mutual’s Full-Year Profit Falls 8% on Currency Fluctuations

Old Mutual plc, Africa’s biggest insurer, said 2014 profit fell after the average rate of the South African rand weakened 18 percent against the pound. Net income from continuing operations declined to 902 million pounds ($1.39 billion) from 980 million …