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Allianz completes $175m windstorm and earthquake bond
Allianz has secured $175m of protection against named storms in the US, Mexico and Carribean, as well as North American earthquakes, ahead of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.
Non-traditional capacity hits Asian market at April renewals
Dynamic capital growth and ample reinsurance capacity resulted in a relatively stable renewal at April 1, 2013, according to Guy Carpenter.
Charles Fry formally steps up as Novae CFO
The Novae Group has confirmed that Charles Fry has now formally taken up his position as chief financial officer.
The Thai flood: Two years on
The size and scale of the floods in Thailand in 2011 came as a shock to many despite the fact it was a flood prone area. Andrew Tjaardstra discovers how shock waves are still being felt and how risks are being reassessed.
Guy Carpenter appoints Book as head of agriculture for Asia-Pacific
Peter Book to become managing director of Guy Carpenter's agriculture practice for the Asia-Pacific region on 2 April.
D&O: Responding to regulation
A change in the criminal code in Spain has thrown up a host of challenges for the nation's D&O providers, Anne-Louise Fogtmann writes.
Market Moves: Ex-pro footballer among notable new recruits in busy week across industry
The past week produced an even recruitment spread across the industry, with the usual flurry of hires within the broking sector headed by two regional appointments at Bluefin. These were complemented by additions at firms representing the loss adjusting,…
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days
Guy Carpenter names head of European casualty strategy
Guy Carpenter has appointed Georg Fuelles head of European casualty strategy.
Guy Carpenter appointment signals focus on European casualty market
Guy Carpenter & Company has appointed Georg Fuelles as head of European casualty strategy.
Steady growth at Marsh and Guy Carpenter
Marsh and Guy Carpenter have both seen revenues increase for the year ending 31 December.
Spain's criminal code reforms could impact D&O, broker warns
Reform of Spanish regulations governing the criminal liability of companies could impact the directors and officer’s insurance market, according to Guy Carpenter.
Reinsurance: Superstorm in a teacup?
While destruction wreaked by Superstorm Sandy hasn’t hit the reinsurance sector as hard as might be expected, the market faces challenges in the shape of overcapitalisation and PPOs.
Keeling appointed NED at RFIB as Dandridge departs
International Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB has appointed Henry Keeling as a non-executive director.
ProSight recruits former Guy Carpenter UK boss as chairman
Former Guy Carpenter UK managing director Mark Hewett has been named chairman of ProSight Specialty Underwriters with immediate effect.
Investing in the profession: Guy Carpenter launches in Dubai
Guy Carpenter has opened its first office in the Middle East and has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as an insurance intermediary in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Guy Carpenter takes on two GC Securities MDs from Aon Benfield
Guy Carpenter & Company has made a double recruitment swoop on Aon Benfield with the appointment of Andrew Beecroft and Paul Rayner as managing directors of GC Securities.
Prices mostly stable at January reinsurance renewals
January 2013 reinsurance renewals took place against a stable backdrop, with only loss-affected lines and select regions experiencing price volatility, according to Guy Carpenter.
Insured losses exceed $50bn in 2012
The reinsurance sector is "equipped with ample dedicated capital and stable pricing" as it enters 2013, according to Guy Carpenter.
Post magazine - 20/27 December 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Guy Carpenter launches in Dubai
Guy Carpenter & Company has opened its first office in the Middle East and has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as an insurance intermediary in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Ex-Guy Carpenter COO joins Novae board
Novae has appointed former Guy Carpenter chief operating officer Charles Fry as chief financial officer.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from wwww.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
GC develops industrial park database after Thailand losses
Guy Carpenter has developed a database of industrial estates in China, Taiwan, Thailand and Indonesia to help clients identify and evaluate potential risks in the region.