AEGON Announces Offering of USD 500 Million of 4.625% Senior NotesTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands, November 24 - AEGON announces the offering of USD 500 million senior unsecured notes Genworth Financial Successfully Completes Ambitious Pan European Global Migration to a Single IT PlatformNew Platform Enhances Genworth's Customer Service Capabilities and Streamlines Operational Systems to Facilitate Significant Global Growth for its Lifestyle Protection Division. Al Khazna Announces Strong Third Quarter Results and Comments on its Intention to Provide Market-Leading TransparencyABU DHABI, UAE, November 17 - Al Khazna Insurance Company PSC (AKIC.ADX) is pleased to have released Cover for Gap Year Travellers Essential, Says Go Travel InsuranceBASILDON, England, November 17 - As swine flu threatens to make a resurgence, Go Travel Insurance have Manheim Asia Pacific Wins 'Service Provider of the Year' at the Asia Insurance Industry AwardsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 16 - Bangkok - Manheim Asia Pacific has been awarded "Service Provider of the SulAmerica's Net Income Reaches R$81.0 Million and Premiums Increase 11.4% in 3Q09RIO DE JANEIRO, November 13 - Sul America S.A. (Bovespa: SULA11) announced today its results for the Mark Mullin to Succeed Pat Baird as CEO of AEGON AmericasTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands, November 12 - AEGON announces the appointment of Mark Mullin as CEO of AEGON Americas Thrill Seeker Destination Wins out as Travel Guide's Top Tip for 2010, Observes 1Stop Travel InsuranceBASILDON, England, November 12 - As Lonely Planet unveils its Best in Travel 2010 guide, 1Stop Travel Tranen Capital Alternative Investment Fund Lists Class A Shares on the Irish Stock ExchangeROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, November 12 - Tranen Capital Alternative Investment Fund Ltd. is pleased to announce a AEGON Returns to Profit in Q3 2009THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, November 12 - Atradius White Paper Concludes That Businesses Should Take the Lead on SustainabilityAMSTERDAM, November 12 - A white paper, produced by leading global credit insurer Atradius, and Allied World Announces Branch Office in SingaporePEMBROKE, Bermuda, November 12 - Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today announced Arcadis Results Better Than ExpectedAMSTERDAM, November 11 -
- Net income from operations in third quarter 12% higher
- Gross revenues increase 10%, organic decline stable at 7%
- Continued growth in infrastructure, environment stabilizes, buildings
weak
- Margin remains above 10% due to cost savings
- Malcolm Pirnie merger contributes positively to revenues and profit
- Outlook for full year 2009 adjusted upwards: from slight decline to
slight increase in net income from operations
Information Mosaic Wins Banking Technology Readers’ Choice Award for Best Corporate ActionsLONDON and NEW YORK - Information Mosaic, the trusted global provider of advanced custody, asset and wealth management solutions to the investor services industry, today announced that its corporate actions solution, cama(TM), has won the Banking Technology Readers’ Choice Award for Best Corporate Actions Automation Product or Service. Fears Over Growing Trend of Families Without SavingsNARBOROUGH, England - - One in Four Parents (28 Per Cent) has no Savings or Investments AA Travel Insurance Warns Customers of the Need for Cover While Travelling Within UKBASILDON, England - With the festive holiday season approaching, AA travel insurance are warning travellers not to forget about travel insurance when travelling within the UK. AA Travel Insurance Urge Air Passengers to Insure Their Luggage Before TravellingBASILDON, England - As the Christmas holiday season approaches, AA Travel Insurance are reminding holidaymakers of the importance of taking out travel insurance to protect their belongings in case they are lost in transit. Allied World Hong Kong Launches Bankers’ WrapPEMBROKE, Bermuda - Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd, a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today announced the launch of a new product for Asian banks. Remember, Remember the Fifth of November . . .MANCHESTER, England - The Co-operative Insurance is urging people to take sensible steps to avoid unnecessary insurance claims this Bonfire Night. Allied World Reports Record Operating Results in Third Quarter 2009; 27.4% Increase in Total Book Value Year to Date; 11% Dividend Increase AnnouncedPEMBROKE, Bermuda - Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today reported net income of $200.6 million, or $3.83 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2009 compared to a net loss of $46.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $445.6 million, or $8.62 per diluted share, compared to net income of $163.8 million, or $3.22 diluted share, for the first nine months of 2008. Allied World’s Eugene Raitt Elected 2010 Chairman of the Board for the Direct Marketing AssociationPEMBROKE, Bermuda - Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd, a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today announced that Eugene Raitt, Senior Vice President, Accident & Health and Chief Marketing Officer, Asia, has been elected Chairman of the Board for the Direct Marketing Association for 2010. Mr. Raitt served as Board Vice Chairman in 2009. UK - Sick Man of EuropeLONDON - The UK will pay a heavy price for its over-reliance on the financial services sector - with the recession stretching out over another quarter, says Robin Bew, Editorial Director and Chief Economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit. Travel Insurance Paying for Itself When Luggage Goes Missing, States AA Travel InsuranceBASILDON, England - - Holiday Makers Taking Expensive Goods on Budget Holidays - Brits Advised to Make Efforts to Insure Their Possessions AA Travel Insurance Advise Travellers to Take Out Cover When Booking Christmas FlightsBASILDON, England - AA Travel Insurance is today advising travellers to ensure they take out proper travel cover when booking flights abroad this Christmas. Insurers Commit to Manheim Arabia in the Gulf Cooperation CouncilDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - In a major step forward for salvage remarketing in the GCC, a number of major insurers and corporate clients have selected Manheim Arabia to remarket their insurance salvage vehicles. Following an exhaustive review of salvage remarketing across the region, Manheim Arabia has invested locally to expand its specialised automotive operations and better meet the needs of the industry. Allied World’s Benjamin Howell to Speak at the Courses & Seminars Continuing Professional Development - Financial Institutions Seminar in Hong KongPEMBROKE, Bermuda - Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd, a member company of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (NYSE: AWH) today announced that Benjamin Howell, Vice President, Professional Liability, Asia, will be presenting at the Courses & Seminars Limited Financial Institutions Seminar, to be held on 5 November, 2009 in Hong Kong. 1Stop Travel Insurance Report Substantial Increases in the Sale of Extended Travel PoliciesBASILDON, England - - Is the Recession Fuelling Extended Trips Abroad? 1Stop Travel Insurance has today reported a big increase in the proportion of customers taking out holiday policies for longer durations during the last year. AA Travel Insurance Recommends Taking out Travel Cover as Soon as You’ve Booked Your Trip to the World CupBASILDON, England - - Fans Advised to Exercise a Degree of Caution in South Africa In the wake of England’s qualification for next year’s football World Cup in South Africa thousands of fans will already be eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling celebration of the beautiful game. AEGON to Repay EUR 1 Billion to Dutch StateTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - AEGON has notified the Dutch State and Vereniging AEGON that it will exercise its option to repay one third of the EUR 3 billion in core capital the company secured last year through its largest shareholder, Vereniging AEGON and funded by the Dutch State. AEGON first announced its intention to repay the Dutch State in August when it raised EUR 1 billion in a successful equity issue. Hampden Group Invests in Frontier’s Secure Business Continuity and Data Management SolutionsLONDON - The Hampden Group, which has been providing administrative and claims services to the insurance industry since 1979, has invested in a secure business continuity and data management solution from Frontier Technology - www.frontiertechnology.co.uk - to ensure security and compliance within a growing regulatory environment. Torchmark Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2009 ResultsMCKINNEY, Texas - Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK) reported today that for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, net income was US$1.22 per share compared with US$.72 per share for the year-ago quarter. Net operating income for the quarter was US$1.48 per share, a 2% per share decrease compared with US$1.51 per share for the year-ago quarter. CRISIL Upgrades Ratings of First Microfinance PTCsMUMBAI, India - Following the first rated securitisation of micro-loans in India, the pass-through certificates (PTCs or securities) from the transaction have received a rating upgrade from CRISIL. The ratings of the senior and junior tranches of PTCs have been upgraded to AAA (so) and A (so), from their original ratings of AA (so) and BBB (so) respectively. Kwik-Fit Insurance Staff “Rock the Boat” for Kidney ResearchGLASGOW - Big hearted staff at Kwik Fit Insurance held a charity benefit concert on Friday night for their charity of the year, Kidney Research UK. The event at ‘The Ferry’ on the banks of the River Clyde featured five bands and four solo performers all of which are employed at the musically talented Uddingston firm. Torchmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference CallMCKINNEY, Texas - Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK) will release Third Quarter 2009 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. In conjunction with Torchmark’s Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release, you are invited to listen to a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. At that time a copy of the Company’s Q3-2009 earnings press release and any other financial and statistical information about the quarter will be available on the Company’s website at www.torchmarkcorp.com on the Investor Relations page. Kwik Fit Insurance Staff to hit 1000 Mark With Recruitment Open dayGLASGOW, Scotland - Kwik Fit Insurance has launched a major recruitment drive that will take the headcount at its Uddingston headquarters to more than 1000 by the turn of the year. |
