Reinsurance

The Atlantic hurricane season will probably end with an above-average 14 to 19 named storms now that it is almost certain a system-deterring Pacific El Nino wont arrive.

The insurance segment posted an underwriting loss of $22 million, compared with a gain of $337 million a year earlier.

Insurance against terror attacks must adapt to face up to the threats posed by so-called lone-wolf militants and the rise of cyber crime.

The acquisition could be made through Berkshires General Re unit.

Reinsurance is one of the more conservative disciplines in global finance. It's also one of the most forward-looking.

Reinsurance is one of the more conservative disciplines in global finance. It's also one of the most forward-looking.