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What’s New: In Brief (June 05, 2007)

Hub International Limited (TSX: HBG) announced that its shareholders approved the proposed plan for Apax Partners and Morgan Stanley Principle Investments to acquire all of Hubs common shares.The plan of arrangement was approved by 92.7% of the votes cast by all shareholders at the meeting and by 91.9% of the votes cast by disinterested shareholders, […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 5, 2007

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Human capital risk most significant threat, study finds

International risk managers see human capital risk as being the most significant threat facing their global business operations, according to a survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by the ACE Group of Companies. The surveys findings show that human capital risk, such as skills shortages, succession issues and the loss of key […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 4, 2007

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Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility now operational

The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) funded by participating countries, donors and the World Bank is now operational, starting with a claims-paying capacity of US$110 million on the international reinsurance and capital markets.. Thanks to the support of the international financial markets and all parties involved, insurance coverage can be confirmed to participating countries […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 1, 2007

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Hannover Re completes sale of Praetorian Financial Group

Hannover Re has completed the sale of its U.S. subsidiary, Praetorian Financial Group, Inc., New York, to the Australian QBE Insurance Group Ltd., Sydney.The deal had been agreed upon in December 2006 and was closed, effective May 31, 2007, upon receipt of the required approval from regulators.QBE’s U.S. subsidiary has acquired all shares of Praetorian. […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 1, 2007

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