Commercial
Ryan secures "direct access to Lloyd's" with acquisition
Illinois-based Ryan Specialty Group has secured a place in Lloyd's after confirming it has entered an agreement with Jubilee Group to acquire 100% of its share capital.
Jubilee confirms sale to Ryan
Jubilee Group has been sold to Ryan Specialty Group for an undisclosed sum.
Post magazine – 19 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Gable to review business as profit soars 76%
Gable is to embark on a “complete review” of the business in preparation for the implementation of Solvency II.
Gable to review business as profit soars 76%
Gable is to embark on a “complete review” of the business in preparation for the implementation of Solvency II.
Consumer insurance reforms will make it harder to turn down claims - Insurance News Now – 19 May 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how, according to MP Jonathan Evans, the first changes to consumer insurance legislation in more than a century will prevent insurers from “hiding behind”…
Barbon launches staff incentive to boost M&A
Barbon Insurance Group has launched an employee incentive aimed at bolstering its pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
CGSC sets up Antwerp marine broker
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has established a specialist marine insurance broker, Junge Verzekeringsmakelaars, in Antwerp.
Markel acquires Swedish coverholder
Markel International has acquired Stockholm-based Lloyd’s coverholder Globen Försäkringar.
Ageas UK non-life back in profit in Q1 as motor COR improves 14.5%
Ageas' non-life has reported a non life profit before tax of £3.9m for the first quarter of 2011, a £9.2m improvement over the same period last year.
CGSC sets up Antwerp marine broker
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has established a specialist marine insurance broker, Junge Verzekeringsmakelaars, in Antwerp.
Markel acquires Swedish coverholder
Markel International has acquired Stockholm-based Lloyd’s coverholder Globen Försäkringar.
Cooper Gay unveils UK restructure
Cooper Gay has restructured its UK business, Cooper Gay & Co, into three core trading units to form what it hopes will be a "stronger and more streamlined platform" for growth.
European PI insurance GWP could top €7bn
The professional indemnity insurance market across Europe could be worth up to €7bn (£6.1bn) by 2014, new research has revealed.
European PI insurance GWP could top €7bn
The professional indemnity insurance market across Europe could be worth up to €7bn (£6.1bn) by 2014, new research has revealed.
Aviva Europe NWP up 3% despite drop in sales
In its Q1 results Aviva Europe has reported net written premiums increased by 3% to £614m (Q1 2010: £597m), equivalent to 7% increase on a local currency basis.
Solvency II to impact EU captive industry
The looming implementation of Solvency II will change the market environment dramatically for captive insurers according to recent research.
Aviva Europe NWP up 3% despite drop in sales
In its Q1 results Aviva Europe has reported net written premiums increased by 3% to £614m (Q1 2010: £597m), equivalent to 7% increase on a local currency basis.
Solvency II to impact EU captive industry
The looming implementation of Solvency II will change the market environment dramatically for captive insurers according to recent research.
Aviva to launch internet-only brand following strong growth in motor book
Motor insurance has been the “key highlight” for Aviva in the first quarter, according to the insurer, which plans to launch a new, separately branded internet-only offering in the summer.
HSBC extends Aviva partnership until 2016
HSBC has extended its general insurance partnership with Aviva. The insurer is one of HSBC’s preferred strategic partner in the UK and Europe.
HSBC extends Aviva partnership until 2016
HSBC has extended its general insurance partnership with Aviva. The insurer is one of HSBC’s preferred strategic partner in the UK and Europe.
Software firm issues Solvency II warning
Data management software company Cluster Seven has urged insurers to ensure they are accounting for spreadsheet risk in their implementation plans for Solvency II.
Software firm issues Solvency II warning
Data management software company Cluster Seven has urged insurers to ensure they are accounting for spreadsheet risk in their implementation plans for Solvency II.