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Markel reports FY $403m net loss
Markel, the US-based (re)insurer, reported a net loss of over $403m for 2008, down from a $337m gain for the 2007 full-year.
Axis Capital grabs senior Chubb exec to lead new division
AXIS Capital, the Bermudian (re)insurer, said that it is to form an accident & health division. Christopher DiSipio, will lead the division.
Jelf's margin hit by wealth management arm loss
Jelf has reported revenue increased by 59% to £63.1m (2007: £39.7m) for the year ended 30 September, driven principally by strategic acquisitions.
Hardy says FY results will beat expectations; lowers Ike estimates
Hardy, the Lloyd's (re)insurer domiciled in Bermuda, managed to stand out from a number of its peers when it lowered its estimates from Hurricane Ike to $17.6m from $23m.
MMC makes Colombian purchase
Marsh & McLennan said it has purchased the remaining 49% stake in Colombian (re)insurance broker Companias DeLima from the company's minority partners.
Willis launches new portfolio management tool
Willis Re, the U.S. reinsurance arm of broker Willis said it has launched Willis conNext – a web-based portfolio management and risk analysis platform that empowers analysts, risk managers and corporate executives to quantify exposure, evaluate…
And it snows and it snows
As the UK is hit by the worst snow storms for a decade, Post looks outside its own office to see the impact on central London. Watch it now - and apologies for the shaky picture - well it is cold out there. Safe journeys to all our users.
And it snows and it snows
As the UK is hit by the worst snow falls for over a decade, Post looks outside its office to see the impact in Central London. Watch it now - and apologies for the shaky picture - it is cold out there.
Mitsui opens in Qatar
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company (Europe) has officialy opened an office in Qatar today, and claims to be the first Japanese insurance company to do so.
Ecomony to take a £1.2bn hit as millions stay at home due to snow
Millions of workers have stayed at home following heavy snowfall across large parts of England.
Brit boosts accident team
Brit Insurance Holdings has appointed former Aon Benfied director Andrew Bowers to its personal accident team
ABI issues snow advice
The Association of British Insurers has issued advice following widespread travel disruption and potential damage caused by today's heavy snowfall.
JLT grabs senior exec from Aon to lead new practice
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited (JLT) is to start up a transport, engineering and utilities practice.
Jardine Lloyd Thompson launches specialist practice group
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has built on its specialised industry practices with the recruitment of Andy Bear to head up a new transport, engineering and utilities industry practice group.
European insurance industry set to grow despite economic uncertainty says Ernst & Young
The European insurance industry is expected to continue to grow this year albeit at a slower pace than previous years, according to Ernst & Young in its 2009 outlook.
DAS ramps up key departments with staff appointments
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has made three significant changes to three key departments – legal services, claims and customer services.
Snow hits the UK
Due to the unusual snow falls in the UK overnight and this morning the Postonline news service is likely to be slow this morning as staff struggle to work. Apologies for this but normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. Insurers are however…
Hurricane Ike estimates are hiked in Lloyd's and Bermuda
Lloyd's and Bermudian (re)insurers have raised their estimates for Hurricane Ike, which devastated t...
Cultural exchange
For years, the London Market has been mired in the Stone Age when it comes to technology, but changes are once again afoot with the Lloyd's Exchange, as Alexander Ferguson explains
Web of intrigue
Data security breaches are a constant threat when transacting business online and storing customer details. Tim Evershed looks at what can be done to help combat cyber criminals