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Absence of large losses contributes to 20.6-point drop in Q2 combined ratio for PartnerRe
August 1, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterPartnerRe Ltd. reported a combined ratio of 87.7% during the three months ending June 30, a 20.6-point improvement over 108.3% during the same period in 2016, when Canada experienced its most expensive natural disaster ever and a loss from an…
Combined ratio down 4.6 points at Axis Capital
July 28, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAxis Capital Holdings Ltd. reported Wednesday a 4.6-point improvement in its Q2 combined ratio, from 102.2% in the second quarter of 2016 to 97.6% in the latest quarter. Pembroke, Bermuda-based Axis Capital writes both reinsurance and commercial primary insurance worldwide…
Fairfax completes acquisition of Allied World
July 6, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterToronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings AG, the firms announced Thursday. The deal was valued at nearly $5 billion when it was announced Dec. 18, 2016. All figures are in U.S.…
AXIS Capital reports net income of US$131 million for Q4 2016
February 6, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterPembroke, Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has reported a net income available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2016 of US$131 million, comparable to a net income of US$135 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. Net income…