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Transatlantic loses $144 million in third quarter

Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TRH) has reported a $144-million net loss for the third quarter of 2005, compared to a net loss of $21.8 million over the same quarter last year.Third quarter 2005 results include the aggregate estimated pre-tax impact of significant catastrophe loss events amounting to $395 million or $256 million on an after-tax […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 27, 2005

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PartnerRe raises $550 million; predicts Wilma losses

PartnerRe Ltd. (NYSE: PRE) has raised $550 million in additional capital, saying in a statement that it “intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the pursuit of growth opportunities in the global reinsurance marketplace.”The Company secured $400 million by entering into a three-and-a-half loan agreement with Citibank, N.A. Also, it has agreed […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 27, 2005

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XL Capital, ACE Ltd. announce third-quarter losses

XL Capital Ltd. and ACE Limited both announced taking financial hits as a result of a particularly fierce hurricane season in 2005.XL Capital (NYSE:XL) announced its third-quarter net losses from catastrophes amount to $1.47 billion, ensuring a net loss by the Bermuda-based property/casualty insurer for the year. The figure includes pre-tax losses, net of reinsurance, […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 26, 2005

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Wilma losses between $6 billion and $10 billion: RMS

Insured losses in the U.S. from Hurricane Wilma are likely to range between $6 million and $10 billion, according to Risk Management Solutions (RMS).RMS says its estimate is based on current information about landfall location and wind speeds. It says damages will arise from onshore damage resulting from wind and coastal storm surge, business interruption […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 25, 2005

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