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Companies now better managed, capitalized If there is any one truth about the London reinsurance market, it is that it never stands still. And when the winds of change or [...]

Jardine House, 6 Crutched Friars, London EC3N 2HT; 44-171-528 4444; fax: 44-171-528-4185 1995 1994 Premium volume $2.88 billion $3.15 billion Gross revenues $359,784,000 $367,680,000 Brokerage: Retail 68% 64% Wholesale 13% [...]

10 Trinity Square, London EC3P 3AX; 44-171-488 8111; fax: 44-171-488-8223 Willis Corroon Plaza, 26 Century Blvd., Nashville, Tenn. 37214; 615-872-3000; fax: 615-872-3091. Internet: http://www.wcg.co.uk 1995 1994 Premium volume $11.05 billion [...]

LONDON-Equitas Ltd. has made significant progress in settling claims in the three years since it was launched, according to its claims director, Scott Moser. Mr. Moser explained that Equitas has [...]

LONDON-Fallout from the merger earlier this year of the Institute of London Underwriters and the London International Insurance & Reinsurance Market Assn. to form the International Underwriting Assn. appears to [...]

LONDON -- When is a captive not a captive? When it's a syndicate at Lloyd's of London, of course. Affinity group Civil Service Motoring Assn., which provides services such as [...]

LONDON-Lloyd's of London's chief executive officer-in-waiting already is making his presence felt, although he does not assume the top job in the Corporation until July 1. Last week saw the [...]

Insurers lagging amid growing exposures: Speaker OXFORD, England - As the business environment evolves, companies' liability exposures are rapidly changing, and insurers are not keeping pace, a risk management consultant [...]

Despite falling premiums and rates, Lloyd's of London continues to be a contender in the international reinsurance market, retaining business amid heavy competition from other markets. The market also continues [...]

Angerstein Underwriting Trust and Murray Lawrence agree to terms LONDON - The big are getting bigger at Lloyd's of London, as merger activity reduces the number of players in the [...]

LONDON - Unlimited liability names at Lloyd's of London strongly oppose a proposal by limited liability investors that would alter names' representation on the Council of Lloyd's. About 60% of [...]

LONDON - Lloyd's of London names that have been unable to close their accounts and leave the market now have a glimmer of hope. Speaking at last month's meeting of [...]

Judith C. Hanratty has given The British Petroleum Co. P.L.C. a better understanding of its risks, while showing other risk managers on a grand scale new possibilities for self-insurance. Rather [...]

With R&R over, market ready to compete Lloyd's of London still has some work to do to reinvent itself following its ambitious reconstruction and renewal plan, which the membership agreed [...]

LONDON - The proposed $368.5 billion settlement between the tobacco industry and state attorneys general in the United States is attracting the attention of health authorities in the United Kingdom. [...]

LONDON - Sweeping reforms proposed for Lloyd's of London's regulatory system would shift the ultimate responsibility for overseeing the market to external agencies. Lloyd's last year asked a panel of [...]

LONDON - Lloyd's of London would be delighted if it manages to collect even half of the £600 million ($1.01 billion) still owed by members who rejected the market's reconstruction [...]

LONDON - Chicago-based broker Aon Corp. is quickly bringing its acquired London operations under the Aon corporate banner. The businesses of Nicholson Jenner Leslie Ltd., Bain Hogg International Ltd. and [...]

HAMILTON, Bermuda - Sphere Drake Holdings Ltd. hopes to improve its image and its insurance rating with a reorganization designed to strengthen its balance sheet. 'The rating agencies want to [...]

Change is the only constant in today's world. And nobody knows this better than the risk manager of a multinational organization. After all, who would have thought 10 years ago [...]

Computer system and licenses may draw new members London prides itself on being the global marketplace for reinsurance - a claim inadvertently justified by the fact that of the top [...]

While all eyes have been closely watching the progression of Lloyd's of London's reconstruction and renewal plan, there has been a quiet shake-up of the market's on-going capital base. Over [...]

DUBLIN, Ireland - Risk managers who do not take steps to protect against increasing business interruption exposures do so at their peril, a property loss prevention expert warns. As industries [...]

Minet House, 66 Prescot St., London E1 8HG; 44-171-481-0707; fax: 44-171-488-9786 1114 Ave. of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10036; 212-782-6000; fax: 212-782-6100 1995 1994 Premium volume $4.1 billion $3.84 [...]

Insured losses from Manchester bomb to reach £100 million MANCHESTER, England - As Manchester tallies the losses from its bombed city center, U.K. companies are already feeling insurance repercussions due [...]

New report backs R&R plan, but not all names back report LONDON - Just as Lloyd's of London is nearing the homestretch of its ambitious reconstruction and renewal plan, the [...]

Lloyd's must cut expenses to ensure its survival, analysts say LONDON - If Lloyd's doesn't take some basic cost-cutting steps to lower its operating expenses, Equitas - the market's proposed [...]

LONDON - Lloyd's of London is a step closer to a final settlement offer for members. The Council of Lloyd's published its decision last week on how to allocate the [...]

Lloyd's would be unable to maintain solvency, DTI contends LONDON - Putting Lloyd's of London into runoff, an alternative a group of members has proposed, would create greater problems for [...]

Olive oil, a ubiquitous ingredient with countless varietals and applications, has found a new home in Toronto. The most recent TA-ZE store location opened in late-October 2011, offering a unique [...]

RK Apothecary, which specializes in highend bath and body products, is a spatially efficient and visually engaging retail space that has debuted in Frank Gehry's new Edgemar Retail Complex in [...]

LONDON-Lloyd's of London has bought insurance coverage for its fund of last resort that could well entice more insurance buyers to place their business at Lloyd's, observers say. Lloyd's last [...]

NOTTINGHAM, England -- Knowledge may be the key to extending business risk coverages, according to a senior insurance industry executive. Speaking to Business Insurance while at the Assn. of Insurance [...]

LONDON-U.K. risk managers may lose ground-or even their jobs-within their organizations if they do not keep pace with the fast-changing business environment, warns a leading risk consultant. New corporate governance [...]

SAYANAGORSK, Russia-Risk management is becoming a truly global industry, and insurers follow where risk managers lead. In one of the most remote places on Earth, international insurers and brokers have [...]

LONDON -- Trouble always seems to be just around the corner for Lloyd's of London. The latest has manifested itself in the form of more than 600 names who have [...]

ATLANTA - Managing the risks of AIDS and tuberculosis is important for all employers, not just those in health care, and educating workers is essential. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is [...]

Employers taking global approach to workers compensation costs ATLANTA - As more countries shift responsibility for compensating injured workers to employers, risk managers of multinational companies must take a global [...]

At the beginning of the year, no one expected the dizzying roller coaster ride that characterized the final stages of Lloyd's of London's massive reconstruction and renewal program. Prospects for [...]

One action group plans to seek judicial review LONDON - Now in its final month, the Lloyd's of London reconstruction and renewal plan is gathering support from members and assistance [...]

Regulatory board aims to implement array of changes this year LONDON - Tougher regulations unveiled by Lloyd's of London will require up to 6,000 executives in the market to pass [...]

LONDON - Victims of workplace accidents could see compensation levels increase this year if the government takes steps to improve benefits, says the London-based Trades Union Congress. However, such an [...]