Commercial
ABI: winter freeze cost insurers £1.4bn
The ABI has stated that total costs for motor and home claims reached £1.4bn during 24 November to 31 December 2010, as the “big freeze” swept across the UK.
Tawa targets US growth
Risk capital and insurance services provider Tawa has outlined plans to increase its investment in the US marketplace.
ELTO attracts 90% of insurer market
More than 90% of employers’ liability insurers have voluntarily signed up to the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office service.
Heath Lambert extends affinity deal
Heath Lambert Insurance Services has extended its partnership with The Stroke Association to offer a new suite of travel products for stroke survivors, their families and carers.
Combined under sales moratorium following FSA inquiry
Combined Insurance has been faced with a sales moratorium since October 2010 following a Financial Services Authority inquiry into its sales practices.
Towergate secures £520m bond issue
Towergate’s bond issue has been oversubscribed by as much as ten times, Post Online has learnt.
Towergate secures £520m bond issue
Towergate’s bond issue has been oversubscribed by as much as ten times, Post Online has learnt.
Post Europe February: Exclusive liability content now live
Post Europe February is now live with a look the level of conservatism many insurers are seeing from the legal system across Europe, the development of affinity markets in Eastern Europe and changes in liability legislation in Iberia. While our View from…
Insurance Insight February: Exclusive liability content now live
Insurance Insight February is now live with a look the level of conservatism many insurers are seeing from the legal system across Europe, the development of affinity markets in Eastern Europe and changes in liability legislation in Iberia. While our…
Post Europe: Affinity insurance in Central and Eastern Europe ripe for picking
There are undeniable signs that affinity markets in Central and Eastern European markets, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, are ripe for expansion. However, as Jane Bernstein discovers moving in to tap this market might not be…
Affinity insurance in Central and Eastern Europe ripe for picking
There are undeniable signs that affinity markets in Central and Eastern European markets, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, are ripe for expansion. However, as Jane Bernstein discovers moving in to tap this market might not be…
Post Europe: An appetite for legal liability in Europe?
Continental Europe is currently experiencing a level of conservatism among judges and legislators on legal liability. Ralph Savage investigates recent cases to see if this will change in the future.
An appetite for legal liability in Europe?
Continental Europe is currently experiencing a level of conservatism among judges and legislators on legal liability. Ralph Savage investigates recent cases to see if this will change in the future.
Post Europe: Liability in Iberia
Changes in liability legislation is attracting insurers to the Iberian Peninsula despite an increase in liquidations. Edward Murray reports on the current situation in the market.
Liability in Iberia
Changes in liability legislation is attracting insurers to the Iberian Peninsula despite an increase in liquidations. Edward Murray reports on the current situation in the market.
Arc Legal expands legal expenses product range with Swinton deal
Arc Legal Assistance has joined forces with Swinton Commercial to launch a commercial rental guarantee product for semi-professional landlords.
QBE strikes $700m Bank of America insurance agreement, acquires BOA arm
QBE has entered into an initial ten year distribution agreement with Bank of America for lender placed and voluntary homeowners, contents, motor and other related consumer lines and associated services.
French loss adjuster forms alliance with Crawford
Crawford & Company is to service claims outside France on behalf of TEXA customers after joining forces with the French loss adjuster.
French loss adjuster forms alliance with Crawford
Crawford & Company is to service claims outside France on behalf of TEXA customers after joining forces with the French loss adjuster.
LMA issues Egypt alert
The situation in Egypt is being monitored by underwriters and their security advisers.
LMA issues Egypt alert
The situation in Egypt is being monitored by underwriters and their security advisers.
Markel International sees six point hit on underwriting due to major losses
Markel International has reported gross written premiums of $709.0m for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to $641.20m for the same period of 2009.
QBE halts share trades as it is linked with $2bn US acquisition
QBE Insurance is in talks to buy US insurer Balboa from Bank of America , according to reports.
Interview - Kevin Pallett: Back in the MGA market
After two years out of the market, Kevin Pallett is back with a new managing general agency. Leigh Jackson asks him about his plans for Aspen Risk Management.