Feb
22
Validus reports higher profit for 2009
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PEMBROKE, Bermuda—Validus Holdings Ltd. said it had a profit of $897.4 million in 2009, up sharply from a profit of $53.1 million the previous year.
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Feb
22
ACE Makes Appointments to New Global Client Executive Practice
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The ACE Group has announced its initial executive appointments to its newly-created Global Client Executive team. Those assigned to the team will "work collaboratively with clients and …
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Feb
22
Trucking wakes up to sleep apnea
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Transportation risk managers and commercial drivers are grappling with the problem of sleep apnea, a condition that contributes to daytime drowsiness, as they try to find ways to improve safety on the road.
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Feb
22
Gilvey to Head Willis UK/Ireland Risk Solutions Sales, Client Development
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Fiona Gilvey has been named Head of Sales and Client Development for the Risk Solutions group of Willis UK & Ireland (WUKI), effective immediately. She is based in London, and will be …
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Feb
22
Cazenove hires Pru’s Simmons
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Feb
22
Size alone does not a systemic risk make
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SIZE SHOULD BE one of many factors and not the only factor considered when determining whether a financial services firm presents a systemic risk to the U.S. economy.
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Feb
22
Altria appeals tobacco ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
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WASHINGTON (Reuters)—Altria Group Inc. has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a racketeering verdict against major cigarette makers that was upheld by an appeals court decision last May.
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Feb
22
Which drug works? Depends on genetics
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Pharmacy benefit managers and employers are looking to genetic testing as a way to fine-tune prescription benefits.
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Feb
22
Return of contingents not necessarily good
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THE RECENT DECISION by five legal and regulatory authorities to amend agreements banning contingent compensation for major insurance brokers brings with it more questions than answers.
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Feb
22
Opportunity knocking for Chartis
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Chartis Europe S.A. encompasses the property/casualty business of parent Chartis Inc. across continental Europe, and it sees significant opportunities to grow.
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