Commercial
Underwriter moves back home for Arista role
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has appointed Gary Davies as development underwriter for the West of England.
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how industry experts believe the landmark partnership between Catlin and China Re will be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging…
Catlin marine and transport division takes underwriting team of the year 2011 title
Ace Europe and Catlin were both double winners at the 2011 Underwriting Service Awards last night at the Kia Oval.
Evolution promotes three
Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has promoted three of its senior staff.
Garwyn appoints ex-Marsh chief to CEO
Liability loss adjuster Garwyn, has appointed former Marsh boss Artur Niemczewski as CEO.
Lloyd's director encouraged by growth of Chinese broking sector
China offers commercial and reinsurance brokers a great opportunity for growth, although the role of local players may ultimately outstrip the international names.
Allianz promotes aviation manager to head of broker development
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has promoted Zoe Layden to the role of senior broker development manager for the UK business.
Merlin confirms approaches after refinancing
Loss adjuster Merlin has admitted to receiving “approaches from interested third parties” about acquiring the firm — just 21 months after it was refinanced by banks.
Roundtable - Global programme: Building successful global programmes
Delivering tailored coverage around the world is a boon for multinational insurers. However, keeping up with regulatory demands, both internationally and locally, can be be a strain. Post gathered a group of experts to debate the most pressing issues.
Claims - Board representation: Staking a claim
Claims representation at insurer board level may remain a relative rarity — but is it a business critical necessity or a luxury?
Legal expenses: Survival of the fittest
Legal expenses insurers must adapt their models quickly to survive the government’s reforms — or risk extinction.
Post magazine – 17 November 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Towergate reaches settlement with ex-employees
The two parties in the long running employment dispute between Towergate and two former members of staff now working for rival Hendersons is over.
Markerstudy recruits group underwriting director
Markerstudy Group has appointed Darren Doughty as head of taxi.
Stonepoint to reduce interests in Cunningham Lindsey and Lockton – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how, according to market speculation, Cunningham Lindsey and Lockton International are both looking at options that may see private equity giant Stonepoint Capital…
Japanese quake and Thai floods create double BI blow
Insurers covering Japanese earthquake losses are facing unexpected increases in business interruption claims from manufacturers who moved production and sourcing of supplies to Thailand, according to law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Torus adds senior members to European P&C team
Insurer Torus has made two senior appointments with the aim of strengthening its European property and casualty platform.
Direct Line claim response to riots was “exemplary”
Direct Line has reacted to Labour MP for Tottenham, David Lammy’s, criticism of the insurance industries response to the August riots.
Insurer capacity creates good conditions for energy firms
Excess capacity and continuing competition among insurers means that buying conditions remain favourable for many energy firms in the final quarter of 2011.
AM Best warns of Thai floods hitting BI
AM Best has warned that Thailand’s ongoing flood disaster will trigger significant commercial and business interruption losses to manufacturing and supply chains in global markets.
Post Blog: An insurance business born out of the Prince's Trust
Recently the Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group celebrated breaking the £5m fund-raising barrier with a reception at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Cunningham Lindsey to make up to 72 redundant as claims numbers fall
Cunningham Lindsey UK has today confirmed that over the last two months it has had to advise 72 of its 1956 total UK staff (3.6%), at various locations across the business, that they are at risk of redundancy.
Job-related stress claims are an underestimated issue in Italy
In the last ten years, only one out of 12 job-related stress claims have been validated by INAIL, Italy's national body for health insurance for workers.
XL replaces Chartis in solicitors' PI top spot
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed XL Insurance has the largest estimated premium at 18%, according to Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) arrangements of firms in England & Wales for 2011/12.