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IAG's half year profits fall 19.5% as provisions for 2011 Christchurch earthquake rise
Australian giant IAG is still counting the cost of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and announced a 19.5% fall in profits for the first half of the 2015/16 financial year.
Australian storm contributed to Berkshire Hathaway Q2 underwriting loss
Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance's profits fell to an underwriting loss in the second quarter after a storm in Australia cost it $115m in losses.
Collier to join Berkshire Hathaway as head of claims Asia-Pacific
Tim Collier, former regional claims manager at Catlin Singapore, is joining Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance later this year.
IAG swaps premiums for Berkshire fee
Insurance Australia Group said its deal with Berkshire Hathaway will give it income stability and free up A$700m (£346m) of capital to pursue growth.
Buffett's IAG deal gives Berkshire Hathaway platform for Asia-Pacific growth
Warren Buffett has agreed for Berkshire Hathaway to take a A$500m 3.7% in IAG in exchange for the Australian insurer's renewal rights to its large corporate book.
Colahan opens Berkshire's commercial Australian operations
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty is aiming to shake up the large corporate space in Australia after being granted a license to write business.
Berkshire recruits from Zurich in Singapore
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has appointed Min Ong regional head of energy for Asia.
Berkshire Hathaway recruits from RSA and Swiss Re in Singapore
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty has continued its recruitment drive in Asia with two hires in Singapore.
Berkshire Hathaway opens in Hong Kong
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has opened in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong after gaining a license to write insurance in the SAR.
Berkshire Hathaway, Fosun and RSA: five leading 2014 Asia stories
Andrew Tjaardstra, Post's Asia editor, summaries five leading stories that made the headlines in Asia-Pacific over the year.
Berkshire Hathaway wins Singapore license
US specialty insurer Berkshire Hathaway has obtained a non-life license in Singapore.
Heap returns to Equitas as CEO
Jeremy Heap has been appointed CEO of Equitas which manages the run off of the general insurance arm of the Lloyd's Names.
Berkshire Hathaway hires two senior AIG execs in Asia push
Warren Buffett is targeting Asia to expand his insurance unit Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.
Gable partners with Berkshire in reinsurance deal
Liechtenstein-based insurer Gable has completed a deal that will see Berkshire Hathaway-owned Gen Re become a reinsurance partner.
Aon CEO defends merits of sidecar deal
Aon’s chief executive has defended the firm’s sidecar deal with Berkshire Hathaway in his first speech at Lloyd's since the broker moved its headquarters to London.
Lloyd’s: A period of adjustment
In a challenging year for the market, how is Lloyd’s responding to regulatory changes, international competition and the potential threat posed by passive underwriting structures?
Willis unveils specialty capacity placement strategy
Willis has pulled back the curtains on plans for three insurers to provide additional capacity for up to 20% of the its London specialty risk portfolio.
Q&A: Richard Ward: Passing the Lloyd’s baton
Reflecting on his time at the helm, outgoing Lloyd’s chief executive Richard Ward talks about the upcoming challenges for his successor and the legacy he is leaving behind.
Outgoing Lloyd’s CEO vows to make Aon’s sidecar deal deliver on promises
Merits of Aon’s ‘parasitic’ arrangement with Berkshire Hathaway questioned.
Underwriters under pressure to secure facility deals to remain in London market
Lloyd’s underwriters have been warned they may have to secure facility deals with brokers in order to conduct business in the market in the future, despite a question mark remaining over whether these practices are anti-competitive.
Interview: Mark Cloutier: Maintaining momentum
After restructuring last year, Brit has posted impressive results for the first half of 2013 – and chief executive Mark Cloutier insists the firm is on the right track to becoming top dog at Lloyd’s
Leader: Will the Lutine Bell fall silent?
In the 17th Century, London’s importance as a trade centre led to an increasing demand for insurance, and Edward Lloyd’s coffee house soon became recognised as the place to obtain marine cover.
Irish health insurer VHI signs deal with Berkshire Hathaway
State-owned Irish health insurer VHI has signed a €700m deal with US investor Warren Buffet’s company Berkshire Hathaway.
'Competitive headwinds' challenge Beazley growth expectations
Beazley chief Andrew Horton believes the firm can continue to achieve profitable growth, despite the influx of new capital in the reinsurance market and broker-led quota-share agreements.