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Reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings Inc. planned to send a confidentiality agreement to Berkshire Hathaway's National Indemnity insurance business Thursday evening to see if officials there want to start talks about its offer for Transatlantic, people familiar with the matter said.

Transatlantic to Berkshire: Let's Talk Gina Chon 2011

Reinsurer Swiss Re fell 5.4%, while industrial group ABB dropped 4.6%.

European Shares Slide Barbara Kollmeyer 2011

Reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings rejected Validus' latest acquisition offer today, and urged shareholders not to accept the sweetened exchange offer.

Transatlantic Turns Down Validus Offer 2011

NEW YORK—Reinsurer Allied World Assurance Co. allowed takeover target Transatlantic Holdings Inc. to back out of a planned merger as it became clear Transatlantic shareholders were going to vote down the proposed deal next week.

Transatlantic Puts Self Back in Play Erik Holm 2011

Reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings said today it has entered into a confidentiality agreement and commenced discussions with an unnamed additional party regarding potential strategic alternatives.

Transatlantic Holdings Enters Another Confidentiality Agreement 2011

FRANKFURT—Reinsurer Hannover Re AG on Monday reported a 4.1% rise in second-quarter net profit, on a substantially lower tax rate, a solid contribution from its investment portfolio and subdued severe-weather claims.

Hannover Re's Profit Edges Up Ulrike Dauer 2011

NEW YORK—Reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings Inc. dismissed as "opportunistic" another takeover offer from Berkshire Hathaway Inc. after Warren Buffett 's firm failed to increase its bid.

Transatlantic Rejects New Bid From Berkshire Erik Holm 2011

Reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings Inc., having nixed offers from two potential suitors, is considering a move to facilitate discussions with a third rival, whose offer it has also rebuffed, according to people familiar with the matter.

Transatlantic Considers Suitor Gina Chon 2011

Earlier Berkshire Joins Fray for Reinsurer Allied World said its offer allows "shareholders of both of our companies to participate in the considerable upside potential of the combined company."

Reinsurer Is Seeking More From Berkshire Gina Chon 2011

FRANKFURT—Reinsurer Hannover Re AG said Wednesday its fourth-quarter net profit rose 22% as a substantially higher contribution from investments and higher premiums more than offset a moderate bill for major claims, such as floods in Australia.

Investments, Premiums Lift Hannover Re Ulrike Dauer 2011