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Kingsway’s Q3 profits increase 19%

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (TSE:KFS, NYSE:KFS) announced that its third-quarter net income has increased 19% over the past year — from US$31.3 million in 2005 Q3 to US$37.4 million in 2006 Q3.In addition, the company’s combined ratio improved to 97.2%, compared to 97.8% in 2005 Q3.The company’s underwriting profit improved to US$12.7 million in 2006 […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 2, 2006

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Marsh 2006 Q3 profits skyrocket

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) has reported its 2006 Q3 consolidated net income more than doubled, from US$69 million last year to US$176 million in 2006. In addition, consolidated revenues for 2006 Q3 stood at US$2.9 billion, an increase of 4% from 2005 Q3. For the first nine months of 2006, MMC’s consolidated revenues […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 1, 2006

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Crawford & Company buys Broadspire Services for US$150 million

Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB) has finalized its US$150-million acquisition of Platinum Equity’s portfolio company, Broadspire Services Inc., a third-party administrator offering an integrated platform of casualty claim and medical management services.The acquisition is anticipated to more than double Crawford’s revenue from self-insured clients.”This acquisition strengthens our position in the marketplace and the services […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 1, 2006

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RIMS Canada Conference 2006, Calgary: Rock’n Risk Wranglers!

The traditional Sedgwick Pub Night – Courtesy of Marsh Canada Limited, held at Cowboy’s Dance Hall gave delegates and exhibitors alike a chance to unwind and enjoy a stomp’in good time, Calgary style, to the live music of Marsh’s ‘Tabloid’. Tabloid band members include: Alan Garner, CEO of Marsh Canada Limited; Michel Bryan, Managing Director […]

October 31, 2006

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