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MGA Dual continues to expand in Asia with Singapore branch
The Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has unveiled plans to open Dual Singapore in the second half of 2012.
Insurer |
16 May 2012 
Ascot Asia takes on RSA boss as head of property
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Jon Gilliott, RSA Singapore's head of property, reinsurance and speciality, as head of underwriting for its Asian operation.
Insurer |
15 May 2012
Miller hires North Asia reinsurance specialist
Miller has enhanced its North Asia reinsurance broking capabilities by appointing Gao Zu Biao who will be based in its Hong Kong office.
Insurer |
03 May 2012
Redomiciling: London calling as tax changes make the UK more attractive
Will a reduction in corporation tax and changes to the Controlled Foreign Companies regime make the UK a more attractive place to domicile?
Insurer |
01 May 2012
Lockton to open Australian offices
Lockton is to open two offices in Australia, establishing a new insurance brokerage, Lockton Australia, in Perth and Sydney.
Insurer |
25 Apr 2012
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Free webinar: The property and casualty market in south east Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute recently held a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in south east Asia.
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20 Apr 2012 | 
Willis Re names Beedle as Asia chief
Willis Re has promoted James Beedle, pictured, to be chief executive of its Asian operations.
Broker |
17 Apr 2012
Microinsurance up as insurer interest rises
Microinsurance schemes worldwide now reach an estimated 500 million people.
Insurer |
10 Apr 2012
Guy Carpenter reports reinsurance rises
Research by Guy Carpenter shows reinsurance rates rose at the 1 April round of renewals as the market continues to work through the impact of the events of 2011.
Reinsurance |
05 Apr 2012
Paton eyes international growth at DAC Beachcroft
Incoming DAC Beachcroft claims solutions group chief executive Bill Paton has vowed to use his "extensive" contacts across the world to grow the law firm's presence in the Asia Pacific and Latin America markets.
Insurer |
02 Apr 2012
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Charles Taylor Consulting set for expansion
Speaking to Post after the release of its results, group chief executive officer David Marock said that the company is looking to expand in Latin America and Asia.
Insurer |
23 Mar 2012
European sovereign debt hits insurer profits
2011 was the worst year on record for natural catastrophes, yet it was cracks in the Dow Jones, faults in the FTSE and tremors on the Hange Seng that bothered many insurers more.
Insurer |
20 Mar 2012
Hong Kong GI business grows 10%
Hong Kong's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has revealed that total gross premiums of the Hong Kong general insurance industry in 2011 grew 10.7% to $34.7bn with net premiums up 8.5% to $23.8bn compared with 2010.
Insurer |
19 Mar 2012
Cat price rises inadequate, says Canopius
Canopius executive chairman Michael Watson has said that tenfold increases in premiums in Thailand have been exceptions, and complained that insurers have not done enough to raise rates across the board.
Insurer |
15 Mar 2012
Post magazine – 15 March 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurer |
13 Mar 2012
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
Towergate commits to Power Place as former bosses unveil new ventures
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22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
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23 May 2012
Law report: Court refuses to interfere in specialist tribunal decision on dentist's misleading of patient
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22 May 2012
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
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22 May 2012
Communicating Change: Preparing to be purchased
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22 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...