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COIN Re, Ted Blanch’s Latest Venture, Invites Customers to Be Owners
At age 82, E.W. "Ted" Blanch is in the position of many entrepreneurs less than half his age: launching a new company. He's the co-founder and president of COIN Re, a Florida-based reinsurance broker ...
Munich Re Seeking Rate Hikes Due to Flood, Hailstorms in Germany
Munich Re, the world's biggest reinsurer, said rates in Germany need to rise following this year's floods and hailstorms. "It just took another 10 years to see another centennial flood in Germany," ...
Validus’ Noonan Slams Berkshire Sidecar, Says Cat Model Won’t Jolt US Re Prices
London market participants are competitive but disciplined, Validus Holdings' CEO said on Friday. But one pocket of "excessive competition" is coming from Berkshire Hathaway's Lloyd's sidecar—a ...