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AIG changes organizational structure, adds “standalone technology platform”
September 25, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAmerican International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced on Monday that it will transition to General Insurance and Life & Retirement segments, as well as a new “standalone, technology-enabled platform.” AIG said in a statement that it is planning to make changes…
Arthur J. Gallagher gains presence in Quebec with acquisition of GPL Assurance Inc.
August 4, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterArthur J. Gallagher (AJG) announced late Thursday that it has “extended its investment in Canada and further diversified it geographic presence” with the acquisition of retail insurance broker GPL Assurance Inc. in Quebec. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established…
Zurich reports business operating profit of US$4.5 billion for 2016, up 55% from prior-year period
February 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterZurich Insurance Group has reported a business operating profit (BOP) for the full-year ending Dec. 31, 2016 of US$4.5 billion, up 55% from the prior-year period. The fourth quarter BOP for the three months ending Dec. 31, 2016 was up…
Zurich’s net income after tax attributable to shareholders up 342% in Q3 2016
November 10, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterZurich Insurance Group has reported net income after tax attributable to shareholders (NIAS) of US$912 million for the third quarter of 2016 ending Sept. 30, up 342% from US$207 million in the same quarter in 2015. For the nine months…
Combined ratio for Aviva plc for Canada up 3.9 points to 95.8% in first half of 2016
August 8, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva plc has reported a general insurance combined ratio of 95.8% for Canada for the first six months of 2016, up 3.9 points from the H1 2015 combined ratio of 95.8%. In particular, the combined operating ratio for the first…