Allianz

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  U.S. Homeowners Insurers See High 2011 Combined Ratios Thanks to Storm Activity

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 11, 2012

  Leading U.S. homeowners insurers recorded combined ratios well over 100 in 2011 due mainly to storms throughout the year, according to an SNL Insurance analysis.

• Zurich Q1 Profit Jumps

  By Reuters  |  May 10, 2012

  Switzerland's Zurich Insurance Group beat expectations on Thursday with a 78 percent rise in first-quarter profit, helped by fewer large natural catastrophes than the year before, and said premiums were set to rise.

• As Transportation & Construction Rebound, Inland Marine Revs Up

  By Bonnie Cavanaugh  |  April 26, 2012

  As the economy begins to turn, competition in Transportation and Construction coverage are heating up the Inland Marine Specialty Insurance segment.

• Judge Denies AIG Motion in BofA $8.5B Settlement

  By Karen Freifeld, Reuters  |  April 25, 2012

  New York judge on Tuesday rejected an effort by American International Group Inc and other objectors to Bank of America Corp's proposed $8.5 billion mortgage bond settlement.

• Hires and Promotions: Willis, CGSC, Mayer Brown, and More - Around the Industry

  By Staff Writer  |  April 16, 2012

  TAPCO opens N.Y. office, Worldwide acquires 3D Star and Privett Special Risk

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  Leveraging Hindsight into Foresight: Lessons from the Titanic

  By Anya Khalamayzer, PropertyCasualty360.com, Laura Mazzuca Toops, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 11, 2012

  It’s been almost 100 years since the Titanic sank, and although risk management and technology have improved the odds, the maritime industry still faces unique challenges.

• Guy Carpenter & Swiss Re Place Joint ILS on Behalf of Allianz

  By Anya Khalamayzer, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 5, 2012

  Two broker-dealers have placed $240 million of insurance-linked securities on behalf of Allianz to protect against hurricanes and earthquake risk.

• Emerging Markets Present Major New Opportunities for Global Carriers

  By Shawn Moynihan, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 5, 2012

  Emerging markets such as Brazil, China and India present great opportunity for insurers looking to expand their top-line growth, if not profitable growth.

• The Hartford Buying Back Securities Sold to Allianz During Financial Crisis

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 2, 2012

  The Hartford Insurance Group says it is buying back, at a steep premium, securities it sold to Allianz during the height of the 2008-2009 financial crisis.

• Hires and Promotions at Sterling & Sterling, Crawford & Co., CRC, Rosenfeld Einstein, AmWINS, Dempsey Partners, OneBeacon, EPIC and The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers - Around the Industry

  By Staff Writer  |  March 26, 2012

  National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research Elects Board Officers; The Main Street America Group Inducts 5 to 'Circle of Excellence'; Marsh & McLennan Acquires KSPH, HSB Introduces Freestyle Advantage Program