Endurance Insurance
Turbulence in the aviation insurance market
Between the aftershocks of a global pandemic and the spectre of losses resulting from the seizure of aircraft in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, Harry Curtis explores how the 2020s got off to a turbulent start for aviation insurers.
Blog: What the Oak acquisition means for RSA, Zurich and the wider market
Jonathan Swift looks at whether RSA selling Oak Underwriting to Zurich is going to trigger a bolt-on bonanza - and if it really equates to Manchester United selling Carlos Tevez to Manchester City
Post Power List 2018: Bubbling under - Kengo Sakurada
Group CEO representative director, president and executive office, Sompo Holdings
Sompo International brings multiple global operations under one banner
Sompo International Holdings has brought together its European, American and newly acquired Endurance businesses together to form a single worldwide platform.
Sompo closes Endurance deal, launches International unit
Sompo Holdings has completed its $6.3bn acquisition of Endurance Specialty, and will integrate the Bermudian carrier through a new unit, Sompo International.
Endurance sets date for shareholder vote on Sompo takeover
Endurance has set the date when shareholders will vote on the company’s $6.3bn (£4.96bn) takeover by Sompo.
Top 30 Asia insurers: Asia remains in a stable condition
There has been little change in the rankings of the top 30 Asia insurers since 2014, with China still dominating the rankings, despite a decreasing growth rate
Week in Post: Socials, swingers, and share sales
This week editorial staff at Post and sister title Insurance Age held their annual team social. After a popular vote, we took the unusual step of visiting a swingers club.
Charman to net £255m from sale of Endurance to Sompo
John Charman stands to gain £255m from the £4.95bn sale of Endurance to Sompo.
Sompo reaches agreement with Endurance's board for $6.3bn acquisition
Japanese property and casualty insurer Sompo Holdings has agreed to acquire Bermuda based P&C insurer Endurance Specialty for $6.3bn (£4.96bn) or $93 a share.
Blog: Five insurance narratives worth following for the rest of the year
So far in 2014 we have seen a number of major developments and loose ends seemingly tied up.
Endurance terminates Aspen acquisition offer
Endurance Specialty Holdings has terminated its offer to acquire Aspen Insurance Holdings.
Aspen shareholders reject Endurance proposals
Endurance’s attempted takeover of Aspen has stalled after the overwhelming majority of Aspen shareholders participating in a consent solicitation rejected the firm’s proposals.
Aspen urges shareholders to reject ‘inadequate' Endurance proposals
Bermuda-based insurer Aspen is urging shareholders to reject continuing takeover advances from Endurance Specialty Holdings as it released preliminary Q2 results.
Aspen spends $3m to spurn Endurance advances
Aspen’s defence against a takeover attempt by Endurance has cost the business $3m (£1.78m), the firm has revealed.
Aspen says Endurance's offer 'undervalues' company
Bermuda-based insurer Aspen's board of directors has rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from Endurance Specialty Holdings.
Novae reveals reinsurance management reshuffle
Novae has restructured the key management team in its Novae Re reinsurance division in Zurich and London, following a stream of departures earlier in the summer.
Lloyd's insurer Brit appoints Evercore to sell £150m UK arm
Dutch insurance group Brit is looking to close the first round bidding process for its UK retail arm this week, Postonline has learnt.
Business Bermuda names chairman
The board of directors of Business Bermuda have unanimously elected David Cash as its chairman.
Talent: Shooting stars
Reinsurance uncovers the reasons behind the successes of some of the industry's brightest young things.
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.