76339 results returned for search: "" category "Business"
Bermuda-based life reinsurer Scottish Re Group Ltd. announced a first-quarter net income of $1.71 billion — thanks principally to a non-cash gain generated by the removal of its securitisation vehicle Ballantyne Re from the company's balance sheet.
T...
DATE: Jul 03, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Colonial Group International Ltd.'s life/health and property/casualty operating subsidiaries have been affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A- (excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a-" by AM Best Co.
The outlook for all ratings ...
DATE: Jul 03, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
NEW YORK (Bloomberg) - US mortgage applications fell last week by the most since February, defying efforts by President Barack Obama's administration to revive the housing market.
The Mortgage Bankers Association's index of applications to purchase a...
DATE: Jul 02, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Careers in everything from engineering, plumbing and cabling to IT and graphic design and even hairdressing will be showcased at the Bermuda International Business Association 11th annual College Student Networking Event (CSNE) next week.
The event, ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Bermuda-based bond insurer Assured Guaranty Ltd. yesterday completed its acquisition of Financial Security Assurance Holdings Ltd. (FSA) from Dexia SA, boosting its claims-paying ability to around $12.5 billion.
In a statement yesterday, Assured said...
DATE: Jul 02, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Kent
Belco Holdings Ltd. has changed its name to Ascendant Group Ltd. after being approved by shareholders at its Annual General Meeting.
The resolution, which was approved at the meeting held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, will better p...
DATE: Jul 02, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
CedarBridge Academy graduate Rei-Anna Harris was presented with the Bermuda International Business Association's 2009 Excellence in Business Award at her graduation ceremony at Ruth Seaton James Auditorium this week.
Presented by Association chairman...
DATE: Jul 02, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
XL Insurance has appointed Neil Robertson as chief underwriting officer for its global specialty business.
In his new role, Mr. Robertson will be responsible for the company's global speciality lines and will assume the role of active underwriter of ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Budding hairdressers will be able to take advantage of the Mizani International Hair Seminar, hosted by The Salon Store and sponsored by the Economic Empowerment Zone Agency (EEZA).
The two-day workshop, which will be held on Sunday July 5 and Monday...
DATE: Jul 02, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Long-serving Bermuda insurance stalwart and former XL Capital chief operating officer Henry Keeling has landed one of the top jobs at reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Mr. Keeling, who first joined the Island's insurance market at Mid Ocean...
DATE: Jul 02, 2009
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
