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Specialty lines book boosts Beazley despite wider softening rates

Beazley's book of business grew in the first nine-months of 2016 on the back of the performance of its specialty lines, which both grew and enjoyed rate increases.   10 November 2016

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Reinsurers with primary carriers may face conflict with cedants

The many reinsurers that have developed substantial primary operations could be in for a backlash from their cedants, as Intelligent Insurer discovers.   10 November 2016

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JLT bullish on specialty and reinsurance despite headwinds

Re/insurance brokerage Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) plans to build out its specialty business in 2016 in spite of challenging market conditions, it said in its interim management statement for the period from July 1 through to November 7, 2016.   8 November 2016

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Hiscox enjoys solid growth but warns on London Market pressures

Hiscox Group grew many areas of its business in the first nine-months of 2016, however, it anticipates that its London Market segment will shrink in 2017 as it reduces its participation on unprofitable lines of business.   7 November 2016

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Tokio Millennium Re adds former KPMG CEO to board of directors

Bermuda-based reinsurer Tokio Millennium Re has appointed Richard Bennison to its board as an independent non-executive director.   7 November 2016

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Endurance almost triples profits; insurance drives growth

Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holding has almost tripled its profits in the third quarter of 2016, just a month after agreeing to the proposed deal to be acquired by Sompo.   7 November 2016

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RFIB poaches three marine specialists from Ed for Asia expansion

RFIB Group, a Lloyd’s re/insurance broker, has appointed Paul Leith-Smith, Giles Penfold and Will Hawkins to its newly formed south-east Asia marine cargo team.   7 November 2016

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Willis Towers Watson reports loss in Q3 as integration costs hit

Willis Towers Watson reported a net loss of $32 million in the third quarter of 2016, compared to a pro forma net income attributable to Willis and Towers Watson of $209 million for the prior-year quarter.   4 November 2016

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RSA grows core businesses but cat losses hit

RSA Insurance Group has increased its net written premiums across its core business in the nine-month period ending September 30, but results were impacted by cat losses.   4 November 2016

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Lancashire's improves profits, shrinks book, stresses cycle management

Lancashire Holdings enjoyed improved profits in the third quarter of 2016, however, its business shrunk slightly as it stressed the need to manage the cycle through tough market conditions.   3 November 2016

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