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What’s new: In brief (September 06, 2004)

The friends of Mike Yang are staging two events to raise funds for this industry veteran, who is recovering from a serious illness experienced last fall. Funds are needed to help Mike and his family modify their home and vehicle to accommodate his condition and recovery. The first reception is September 23 from 5-7 p.m. […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 6, 2004

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Hurricane Frances damage estimates reduced to US$2-5 billion

Insured loss estimates from Hurricane Frances, which touched down on Florida’s Atlantic Coast and stayed for the best part of the holiday weekend, have been downgraded to US$2-$5 billion by risk modeling firm EQECAT Inc., with overall economic damage potentially topping US$10 billion.The California-based firm says because Frances, which had been a category 4 hurricane […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 6, 2004

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Bermuda market maintains profitability in second quarter

The Bermuda market shows no signs of waning profitability, even as rates in several key lines begin to soften, according to results compiled by Benfield Group. In its quarterly analysis of the top 16 listed Bermuda companies, Benfield finds net income up by 33% to US$4.1 billion in the first half of the year. One […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 2, 2004

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Frances toll could rival Andrew

Analysts are predicting devastation predicted to arise from Hurricane Frances’ arrival on U.S. soil this weekend could result in claims as high as those seen from Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Andrew was the worst insured loss to result from the hurricane in U.S. history, with claims in 2004 dollars reaching US$20 billion.One modeling agency, EQECAT […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 2, 2004

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