Aviation
Slower ascent for airline insurance in 2010
Aon's airline insurance market outlook 2010 report shows that the average lead hull and liability premium in the airline insurance market rose by 20% during 2009, taking total lead hull and liability to US$1.9 billion.
Novae profit declines
Pre-tax profits for 2009 at the (re)insurance group fell £9.6m due to first half losses but gross written premiums rose 10%
QBE Europe profits dip on back of increased claims
The business reported a rise in incurred claims to A$2.01bn (2008: A$1.76bn), whilst its expenses reduced to A$426m (2008: A$483m).
Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
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Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
The online safe deposit service for travellers combines secure storage of documents with assistance services.
Catlin opens Melbourne office
Catlin Group has has expanded its Australian operations by opening a Melbourne office.
Willis to broke multi-billion pound helicopter deal
Willis has won the broking rights to a major UK government helicopter account, Reinsurance has learnt.
Willis to broke multi-billion pound helicopter deal
Willis has won the broking rights to a major UK government helicopter account, Reinsurance has learnt.
AIG unit CEO to retire
AIG's aeroplane leasing unit International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) said that its CEO Steven F. Udvar-Hazy will retire as director and chief executive officer is to retire.
Aviation: Turbulence ahead
The series of air disasters in 2009 were a human tragedy, yet made for only an average loss year for reinsurers. The market should be prepared for tougher times though, argues Eric Alexander
General aviation recruits join Aon
Aon has made six new appointments to its general aviation team, specialising in industrial aid and commercial aircraft.
20 Years ago: Lockerbie boost for relatives
Lockerbie relatives seeking damages from Pan Am received a boost to their cause in a US federal court last week, when a judge ruled that punitive damages could be sought under the Warsaw Convention.
Aon lead broker for Ethiopian Airlines crash
Aon was the lead broker for the Ethiopian Airlines plane which crashed on January 25th, Reinsurance can reveal...
XL expands aviation business
XL has expanded its aviation business to San Francisco and hired two underwriters.
2009 second-highest year in history for aviation claims, Ascend
In 2009 aviation insurers paid out almost $2.5bn according to an aviation consultancy report
UIB lands Moroccan airline deal
Broker to replace JLT
Property catastrophe rates down 6%- Guy Carpenter
Reinsurance rates fell by an average of 6%, Guy Carpenter said.
Aon said to be lead broker for crashed American Airlines plane
Aon was the lead broker for an American Airlines plane that crashed in Jamaica, Reinsurance has learned.
Aviation insurers to post third annual loss - Aon
Airline insurers, including Berkshire Hathaway and Allianz, may lose money this year on costs from the Air France crash, forcing the industry to raise prices, according to Aon.
Aviation reinsurance rates to rise 10-15%
GIC India and other sources claim that they are looking to raise their aviation reinsurance rates by 10-15% for 2010 renewals.
Axa wins race to buy BF Rück
Axa Liabilities Managers to buy BF Rück, a non-life run-off company owned by the states of Berlin and Brandenburg
Max Capital opens Latin American business with XL hires
Bermudian reinsurer opens Latin American business with management from a major competitor
AIG lead insurer for Shanghai crash - sources
AIG was the lead insurer for the Shanghai plane crash that killed three and injured four more on 28 November, sources have told Reinsurance