Broker snap: Catastrophe-free quarter for Lancashire

8th Nov 2010 12:07

Despite an "extraordinary" combined ratio in a catastrophe-free quarter, finnCap advises a 'hold' for Lancashire Holdings. The property insurance group has announced a combined ratio of 39% in the third quarter due to the absence of hurricanes and other catastrophes. "Lancashire's business plan mak

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Lancashire sees energy premiums rise after BP tragedy

8th Nov 2010 09:30

It's an ill wind that blows nobody good and to prove it insurance company Lancashire Holdings said it has seen a broad increase in demand and a strengthening of premium rates in the energy market after the Deepwater Horizon rig tragedy. The company has been reducing its exposure to property insuran

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Lancashire Holdings Buys 115,000 In Own Shares

2nd Aug 2010 08:45

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE.LN), announced Monday it purchased 115,000 Common Shares at a price of 538.20 pence per share. MAIN FACTS: -All the purchased shares will be cancelled. -Shares at 0744 GMT up 1.5 pence, or 0.28%, at 538.50 pence. -By Zechariah Hema

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Lancashire Holdings Buys Back 0.1M Shares At 537.3P Each

30th Jul 2010 08:40

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE.LN) said Friday it purchased 115,000 Common Shares at a price of 537.26 pence per share ($8.39 per share at the current exchange rate). MAIN FACTS: -The lowest price and the highest price paid for these shares were 535.5 pence and 538.0 p

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Lancashire Holdings Appoints Paula Porter Group Marketing Director

29th Jul 2010 17:49

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Ltd (LRE.LN), a provider of specialty insurance products, said Thursday it appointed Paula Porter as Group Marketing Director. MAIN FACTS: -Porter will continue to be based in London and will combine her new responsibilities with her existing role as C

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Lancashire Holdings Buys Back 0.1M Shares At 541.3P Each

28th Jul 2010 08:32

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE.LN) said Wednesday it purchased 115,000 Common Shares at a price of 541.31 pence per share ($8.40 per share at the current exchange rate). MAIN FACTS: -The lowest price and the highest price paid for these shares were 539 pence and 542 pen

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Lancashire Holdings Buys Back 115,000 Shares At 539.82p/Share

27th Jul 2010 08:23

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Ltd (LRE.LN), said Tuesday that it purchased 115,000 common shares at a price of 539.82 pence per share MAIN FACTS: -The lowest price and the highest price paid for these shares were 538.0 pence and 541.0 pence, respectively. -All the purchased sha

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UK MARKET TALK ROUNDUP: BROKERS COMMENTS

20th Jul 2010 07:10

Broker comments in the UK today. Compiled by Dow Jones Newswires Markets Desk, [email protected] Contact us in London. +44-20-7842-9464 [email protected] 0610 GMT [Dow Jones] Jefferies initiates coverage of London-listed specialist insurers with a positive view. Starts Amlin (A

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MARKET TALK: Jefferies Starts Coverage Of Specialist Insurers

20th Jul 2010 07:10

0610 GMT [Dow Jones] Jefferies initiates coverage of London-listed specialist insurers with a positive view. Starts Amlin (AML.LN) and Lancashire Holdings (LRE.LN) at buy with 478p and 638p targets respectively; Catlin (CGL.LN) and Hiscox (HSX.LN) at hold with 406p and 371p targets respectively; an

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Lancashire Holdings Buys Back 0.1M Shares At 523.2P Each

15th Jul 2010 08:17

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE.LN) said Thursday it purchased 115,000 Common Shares at a price of 523.2 pence per share ($7.97 per share at the current exchange rate). MAIN FACTS: -The lowest price and the highest price paid for these shares were 521.0 pence and 524.0 p

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Lancashire Holdings Buys 120,000 In Own Shares

14th Jul 2010 08:02

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE.LN), announced Wednesday that on Jul. 13, it purchased 120,000 Common Shares at a price of 523.51 pence per share MAIN FACTS: -All the purchased shares will be cancelled. -Shares at 0701 GMT down 3 pence, or 0.57%, at 524 pence. -B

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Lancashire Holdings Buys Back 25,900 Shares At 521.2P Each

13th Jul 2010 07:56

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE.LN), a global provider of specialty insurance products, said Tuesday it purchased 25,900 Common Shares at a price of 521.24 pence per share ($7.82 per share at the current exchange rate). MAIN FACTS: -The lowest price and the highest price

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inside-analytics.com / Weekly Top 10 European Insider Transactions

12th Jul 2010 09:07

inside-analytics.com / Roundup for the largest European Directors' Dealings for the reporting week from 4 to 11-July-2010 Top 10 Largest Directors' Purchases: 1) CREW GOLD CORP Insider: SEVERSTAL JT STOCK CO Insider Relation: Main shareholder Transaction Date: 6-July-2010 Transaction Volume: 44.7

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Lancashire Holdings Buys Back 60,866 Shares At 520.2P Each

12th Jul 2010 08:10

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE.LN) said Monday it purchased 60,866 Common Shares at a price of 520.20 pence per share. MAIN FACTS: -The lowest price and the highest price paid for these shares were 515.50 pence and 524.00 pence, respectively. -All the purchased shar

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Lancashire Holdings Buys 80,500 In Own Shares

9th Jul 2010 07:41

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE.LN), announced Friday it purchased 80,500 Common Shares at a price of 516.09 pence per share ($7.82 per share at the current exchange rate). MAIN FACTS: -All the purchased shares will be cancelled. -Shares closed Thursday at 515.50 pen

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