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Scor takes bigger slice at 1 Jan renewals
SCOR Global P&C said 2011 gross written premiums were up by 8.8% to €3.982bn (up 11.6% at constant exchange rates) and 1 January saw average 2.2% price rises but saw it take a 13.9% growth in business.
Torus recruits XL underwriting manager
Specialty insurer, Torus, has appointed former XL property underwriting manager Gilles Rousseau as a senior underwriter for its general property division.
Arab Orient Insurance and Scor in medical insurance deal
Arab Orient Insurance Company has signed an agreement with French insurer Scor for the biggest medical reinsurance portfolio in Jordan.
A windstorm for the insurance market
As the market gradually starts to digest the recent European renewals, Francesca Nyman considers the increasing challenge that European windstorms pose and whether insurers are adequately protected against this risk.
Scor expects €140m in Thai flood losses
French reinsurer Scor estimates its losses from the floods in Thailand at €140m net of retrocession and before tax.
Scor boss heralds "capital shield" after H1 nat cat losses
Scor has recorded gross written premiums of €3400m (£2900m) in the first half of 2011, up 4.4% compared to the first half 2010 (+6.7% at constant exchange rates).
Scor acquires 100% of the capital of Solareh SA
Scor Global Life SE, a subsidiary of Scor SE has acquired the remaining 50% of Solarah SA shares by purchasing shares from Solareh International.
Scor claims number two spot in the US with Aegon deal
Scor has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the mortality risk reinsurance business of Transamerica Re, a part of Aegon. The business to be acquired relates solely to biometric risks.
Post history - 10 years ago: Groupama in talks over Sorema sale
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints aunique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Reinsurance sector braced for huge losses in Japan
The global reinsurance industry is positioned to absorb the impact of the Japanese earthquake — even if the insured losses reach $35bn (£21.7bn).
Scor places €75m catastrophe bond
Global reinsurer Scor has placed a catastrophe bond worth €75m (£62.9m) to protect against European windstorms and Japanese earthquakes.
Norwegian P&I Club gets Lloyd's green light for new syndicate
R&Q Managing Agency has announced that it has received approval from Lloyd’s to form a new syndicate on behalf of Assuranceforeningen Skuld, the Oslo headquartered P&I Club.
Scor heralds "strong technical result" in third quarter 2010
Scor has recorded net income of Euro 111m, up 18.2% compared to the third quarter 2009 (Euro 94m).
Domicile: does it really matter for (re)insurance buyers?
Reinsurance buyers increasingly view reinsurers as global entities able to move capital easily between business units rather than as geographically discrete counterparties, insisted Chris Klein, director of reinsurance market management at Guy Carpenter.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
Brand analysis: A robust year for insurance brands
Despite the ongoing disruption in the financial services sector, the brand value of insurers has seen a healthy increase. James Park reports on the results and looks at the opportunities for the coming year.
News analysis: H1 reinsurer results slump
Bermudan reinsurers recorded huge drops in profits following heavy claims from the catastrophes experienced in the first half of the year, though elsewhere some reinsurers fared better, writes Katherine Blackler.
Scor reports 19% growth
Property and casualty and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, while fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
AM Best upgrades Scor rating
AM Best Europe has upgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings to 'a' from 'a-' of Scor and its subsidiaries.
Scor presents its strategic plan for 2010-2013
Scor’s board of directors has approved, acting on the proposal of the management team, its new strategic plan covering the period 2010-2013,“Strong Momentum."
Scor presents its strategic plan for 2010-2013
Scor’s board of directors has approved, acting on the proposal of the management team, its new strategic plan covering the period 2010-2013,“Strong Momentum."
Rendevous - Talking heads 2010
Reinsurance talks to some of the industry heads ahead of the Monte-Carlo Rendevous.
Scor reports Q2 surge in net income but first half results down
Scor records a net half-year income of EUR 156m, compared to EUR 184m in 2009. Net income of EUR 120m in Q2 compared to EUR 91m in the second quarter 2009.
Scor reports Q2 surge in net income but first half results down
Scor records a net half-year income of EUR 156m, compared to EUR 184m in 2009. Net income of EUR 120m in Q2 compared to EUR 91m in the second quarter 2009.