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A 200-strong delegation from Bermuda is heading to the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) 2014 Conference in Denver next week.
The group of representatives will be led by Premier Craig Cannonier, along with Minister of Economic Development ...
DATE: Apr 25, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Aspen Insurance Holdings CEO Chris O’Kane yesterday told analysts that his company is committed to its stand-alone plan — but conceded that there are many companies that would make potential merger partners, other than Endurance Specialty Holdings wh...
DATE: Apr 25, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Kent
A recent court case in the United Kingdom provides a cautionary tale for lawyers regarding the need to act quickly upon the receipt of instructions from elderly or ill clients in order to avoid claims of negligence.
In Feltham v Bouskell, the testat...
DATE: Apr 24, 2014
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Other
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Allied World has reported a 79.9 percent combined ratio for the first quarter of 2014, an achievement which has pleased chief executive officer Scott Carmilani as earnings crushed analysts’ expectations.
The Switzerland-headquartered re/insurer’s und...
DATE: Apr 24, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd’s first-quarter profit rose by nearly a third compared to the same period last year to $120.4 million, as the company trounced Wall Street’s expectations.
The Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, which is the subject of a...
DATE: Apr 24, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Kent
The BSX closed unchanged yesterday despite an active day of trading.
Bank of NT Butterfield Ltd saw 800 shares move at an unchanged 2.00, while Bank of Butterfield Preference Shares did decline, 46 trading at 1190.00, down 5.01.
KeyTech also saw mov...
DATE: Apr 24, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Bermuda Stock Exchange
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Bermuda is on the road to economic recovery — despite the loss of more than 1,100 jobs, according to the latest Government figures.
Bermuda College economics lecturer Craig Simmons said that there was evidence that Bermuda was becoming better value f...
DATE: Apr 24, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Economy
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
The easing of currency restrictions by Chinese authorities is opening up opportunities for investors that could dramatically increase within the next few years.
That was the clear message for clients and staff of HSBC Bermuda, who were told in a brie...
DATE: Apr 24, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Kent
Butterfield Bank and BF&M Ltd shares rose in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading today.
Butterfield gained five cents, of 2.5 percent, to close at $2.05 as 97,248 shares changed hands.
Insurer BF&M shares added 49 cents, or 2.8 percent, on the trading of ...
DATE: Apr 24, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Bermuda Stock Exchange
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The Bermuda Bar Council wants to ensure legal practitioners meet a set of standards for post-qualification experience before they go into sole practice.
The Bermuda Bar Association president Justin Williams, who was re-elected to the position for a s...
DATE: Apr 24, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill