Reinsurance

Germany's Hannover Re stuck by its aim of earning around $1.15 billion in net profit this year after securing acceptable margins on reinsurance contracts it renewed with insurance companies in January.

Insurer and reinsurer Beazley Plc reported a 25% jump in full-year profit and said it expects premiums written to grow in the mid-single digits in 2014.

Insurer and reinsurer Beazley Plc reported a 25% jump in full-year profit and said it expects premiums written to grow in the mid-single digits in 2014.

Munich Re, the world's biggest reinsurer, hiked its dividend after a surprise rise in 2013 profit, lifting hopes it can cope with an influx of new competitors and falling prices

Aon says its 2013 fourth-quarter net income attributable to shareholders was $355 million, compared to $305 million for 2012s fourth quarter, and total revenue increased 3% to $3.2 billion.

Aon says its 2013 fourth-quarter net income attributable to shareholders was $355 million, compared to $305 million for 2012s fourth quarter, and total revenue increased 3% to $3.2 billion.