Aon-Benfield
Catastrophe losses have no impact on April renewals: Aon Benfield
Reinsurance rates continued softening trend at April 1 renewals according to the report from the broking giant
Resume: Unflappable spirit
Geoff Bromley tells Reinsurance about falling into the industry and some unusual Nigerian business
The risk of volcanoes
Though rare events and to some extent predictable short term, volcanoes nonetheless present a grave risk to life and property in developing nations and major metropolitan centres alike, writes Tim Evershed
Aon outlines UK slump
Aon's total revenue for 2009 increased 1% to $7.6bn (£4.9bn), largely due to a 7% increase from acquisitions, primarily Benfield, net of dispositions, primarily offset by a 4% unfavourable impact from currency translation and a $97m or 57% decline in…
Marsh and Guy Carpenter earnings up
Rising revenues at (re)insurance brokers Marsh and Guy Carpenter reported increased fourth quarter revenues - although owner company MMC reported more mixed results.
Aon reports drop in UK revenue
Aon has reported that UK organic revenue decreased 9% in the final quarter of 2009 due to weak economic conditions, soft pricing and lower new business.
Aon Benfield Fac launches web portal
The wave of electronic broking plans has continued in the square mile as Aon Benfield Fac launched web portal FAConnect
Senior trade credit broker defects to Aon Benfield
Political risk and trade credit broker Steve Hart has moved from Willis to Aon Benfield, Reinsurance has learned.
Axa Ireland agrees deal with Arc Legal
Arc Legal expands share of Irish market
Property catastrophe rates lead renewals down
Almost all rates across the board are down, Aon Benfield has said.
Former Benfield Corporate Risks founder leaving Aon
John Lapsley is moving on on after a year of integrating the Benfield Corporate Risks into Aon
Scor confirms Atlas VI cat bond
Scor has confirmed the closing of a sixth Atlas Cat bond offer
Marsh targets HSBC Insurance Brokers to close gap on Aon
Speculation mounts that another mega broking deal could be afoot.
Aon extends CEO tenure
Greg Case's contract to last until April 2015.
Increased regulation poses danger for reinsurers
A panel at the Fitch Ratings Insurance Roadshow noted that increased regulation off the back of the financial crisis could adversely effect reinsurers but may also offer opportunities.
Blog-re: Baden boring?
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Reinsurance TV: Baden Baden
Reinsurance talked to a few familiar faces during the Baden Baden conference in October
Aon's third quarter net income from continuing operations down 25%
Aon's net income for the third quarter rises, but income from continuing operations drops 25%
Aon Benfield: Climate looking 'rosy' for renewals
A senior executive at Aon Benfield has said that the climate looks ‘rosy’ for renewals at the Baden-Baden reinsurance conference.
Insurance broker outlook stable: Moody's
A soft commercial P&C market, the weak global economy and high financial leverage have negatively impacted the growth of insurance brokers, Moody's has said.
Lloyd's capital up 'significantly' in 2009
The capital position of Lloyd’s of London increased significantly during the first half of 2009, due to improved conditions in the investment markets and the advent of new capacity, according to Aon Benfield’s latest research report released today.
RFIB grabs senior broker from Aon Benfield
Simon Foreman joins RFIB from Aon Benfield.
Ace names Derek Talbott executive vice president of international property
Ace appoints ex Aon Benfield Fac senior vice president Derek Talbott as executive vice president, international property.