Where am I?

Analysis

BIS Countdown - Mike Morrisey: The international agenda

The International Insurance Society claims to be the largest multinational organisation of its kind, with almost 1000 members from more than 90 countries. Ahead of his keynote address at the British...

Regulation | 01 Sep 2010

morrissey-michael
mini brick wall

Career path - CII exams: Repairing reputation

Professionalism could prove the most potent weapon in improving the public's perception of the insurance industry. Niall Boyd details how the CII's examinations overhaul is playing its part.

Regulation | 25 Aug 2010 secure

tablet fizzing

Legal update - tax relief schemes: Ad hoc relief

The repeal of certain tax reliefs for investors has seen a spate of claims against professionals who advised on such transactions. Julian Miller and Tom Pangbourne look at the downfall of the system and its implications for the insurance industry.

Claims | 25 Aug 2010 secure

Group online chat

Recruitment moves

The latest people moves from the reinsurance world

Reinsurance | 23 Jul 2010

collage-newspaper-typescript-various-letters

How many letters?

Tim Evershed investigates the property and catastrophe market in the early stages of the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons

Reinsurance | 23 Jul 2010

fraud-cover
30th September 2010, Marriott Grosvenor Square, London

Fraud 2010

Undetected fraud costs the insurance industry nearly £2bn a year. This event offers a range of insights into fraud trends, and a forum in which to discuss solutions.

planet

The Reinsurance Power List 2010: Who's the daddy?

After the usual team debates, tears and tantrums, once again the Reinsurance team presents its annual Power List. We give you our opinions on who is hot and who is not in the reinsurance world and why they are a force to be reckoned with

Reinsurance | 23 Jul 2010

golf-course

Claims: Is close enough good enough?

Daniel Saville and Tim Harmer investigate the ramifications of IRB Brasil Resseguros v CX Reinsurance Company

Reinsurance | 23 Jul 2010

Effects of Deepwater Horizon on reinsurance

Rethink: On the brink

Our monthly roundup of reader opinion shows that rates are stable but that a natural disaster could soon change the playing field

Reinsurance | 23 Jul 2010

Airline stewardess

Top-25 reinsurance groups: In re we trust

As the world emerges from recession, reinsurance is in good shape: results improved in 2009 and market players have announced healthy combined ratios

Reinsurance | 23 Jul 2010

stormcoming

Hurricanes - financial impact: A storm is coming

After a good year in 2009 for the reinsurance industry, Philip Alexander warns of the perils heralded by the Atlantic forecast for this year, as 2010 looks to be beset by stormy weather.

Reinsurance | 21 Jul 2010 secure

22nd & 23rd September 2010, Grange City Hotel, London

The British Insurance Summit 2010

Bringing together insurers, brokers and service providers to discuss and debate issue affecting the industry. Find out more from group editor-in-chief Anthony Gould.

British Insurance Summit 2010 tile

Top of the class

Allianz has made record profits, improved service and invested in staff despite the economic downturn, writes <BODY><p>Mairi MacDonald</p></BODY>.

Reinsurance | 12 Jul 2010 secure

Life in the fast lane

Wesleyan Assurance Society's long history has not prevented the insurer from reviewing its offerings and launching innovative new products, writes <BODY><p>Mairi MacDonald</p></BODY>.

Reinsurance | 12 Jul 2010 secure

fashion

M&A - Insurance business transfers: Back in fashion?

With a number of restructurings set to happen, Bruno Geiringer asks whether insurance business transfers could be ready for a resurgence.

Reinsurance | 07 Jul 2010 secure

A businessman sat at a desk in a green pasture

Communications technology: From desks to clouds

Laurence Gunn provides a rough guide to the past, present and future of electronic communications technology in reinsurance.

Reinsurance | 03 Jun 2010

Egypt and Sudan on a globe under a magnifying glass

Microinsurance: Up close

Microinsurance is set to grow exponentially over the next decade but what opportunities are there for reinsurers to become involved, asks Katherine Blackler.

Reinsurance | 03 Jun 2010

Comment

Jonathan Swift

BIA offers women hope

Research released this week by the Chartered Management Institute to mark the 40th anniversary of The Equal Pay Act 1970...

Interview

macdonald-ken-miller

Interview - Ken MacDonald: Keeping it simple

As former chief exec of Aon Global UK, Ken MacDonald has been refreshed by a return to a private company. Lynn Rouse talks...

View from the top

davies-richard-axa-duotone

View from the top: Time to share fraud data

Industry fraud statistics are normally presented as a good news story. Last year, insurers stopped 122 000 frauds, preventing...

Updating your subscription status Loading

Advertisement

Digital edition

Img1_125x155 Img2_125x155

Register now to receive a digital edition of Post every week or Reinsurance magazine every month

Events

event logo

UK Broker Awards

10 Sep 2010 , London

Site credentials:

Related sites:

Jobs:

Article types:

Categories:

Accreditations: