Articles by Amy Ellis
Aon Benfield annual cat report reveals $38bn loss for (re)insurers in 2010
Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon Corporation, has released its Annual Global Climate and Catastrophe Report, which reviews the natural disaster perils that occurred worldwide during 2010.
Aon Benfield annual cat report reveals $38bn loss for (re)insurers in 2010
Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon Corporation, has released its Annual Global Climate and Catastrophe Report, which reviews the natural disaster perils that occurred worldwide during 2010.
Zurich reorganises UK operations
Both the Zurich Private Clients and Navigators & General businesses are to be rolled into the insurer's new-look personal lines division, following a restructure of the UK general insurance operation.
Warning over reserves as retirement age rises
Insurers have been urged to review their reserve levels, as the proposed abolition of the retirement age could see claimants seeking increased compensation in personal injury cases.
More than $1bn of perils based limits place in 2010
Perils AG, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, has today announced that total placements of insurance risk transactions based on the Perils industry loss index to date in 2010 have exceeded …
More than $1bn of perils based limits place in 2010
Perils AG, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, has today announced that total placements of insurance risk transactions based on the Perils industry loss index to date in 2010 have exceeded …
French insurance industry outlook remains negative
A new report by Moody's Investors Service has said that the outlook for the French insurance industry remains negative, primarily driven by ongoing pressures on profitability in both the non-life and life segments.
French insurance industry outlook remains negative
A new report by Moody's Investors Service has said that the outlook for the French insurance industry remains negative, primarily driven by ongoing pressures on profitability in both the non-life and life segments.
Kesh acquires Lloyd’s coverholder status
Leading Israeli underwriters, Kesh International Underwriting Agency, has acquired Lloyd’s coverholder status.
Kerry London FD Hamilton leaves broker
Finance director Ian Hamilton has left London market broker Kerry London, Post has learnt.
Zurich names head of casualty for global corporate in North America
Zurich has announced the promotion of Brian Winters to head of casualty of global corporate in its North American business.
Beazley withdraws interest in Hardy
Beazley’s final proposal of 350 pence per share has been rejected by Hardy.
CBG wins three new clients
CBG Group, the insurance broker and financial services intermediary, has won three new clients in the corporate insurance sector.
LIU Europe grows its strategic assets team
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has added to its strategic assets division with the appointment of Michael Shen as senior underwriter.
LIU Europe grows its strategic assets team
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has added to its strategic assets division with the appointment of Michael Shen as senior underwriter.
Versteege and Leclercq launch new firm
As from 1 January 2011 Sander Versteege and Nicolas Leclercq will commence their own company, Versteege & Leclercq claims services in Amsterdam.
Versteege and Leclercq launch new firm
As from 1 January 2011 Sander Versteege and Nicolas Leclercq will commence their own company, Versteege & Leclercq claims services in Amsterdam.
Axa announces senior management structure for its personal lines business
Axa has announced the senior management structure for its newly created personal lines operation, which now combines all Axa’s intermediated, partnerships and direct businesses, including Swiftcover.
Markel strengthens retail division with two senior hires
Dave Robson and Graham Morse have been appointed as development underwriters specialising in social welfare.
Chaucer's international liability division opens for business
Chaucer's new international liability division is now accepting business, the company has announced.
Chaucer's international liability division opens for business
Chaucer's new international liability division is now accepting business, the company has announced.
Markerstudy extends CRIF partnership to boost fraud prevention
In collaboration with Synectics Solutions, CRIF Decision Solutions has enhanced the fraud prevention platform utilised by the Markerstudy Group to provide a consolidated view of risk for any policy application or claim.
Garantia Insurance assigned 'A-' rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'A-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Finland-based credit insurer Garantia Insurance Company, with an outlook of stable.
Garantia Insurance assigned 'A-' rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'A-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Finland-based credit insurer Garantia Insurance Company, with an outlook of stable.