Commercial
Lloyd's estimates World Cup insurance coverage at £6.2bn
The football World Cup will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off on Friday, according to Lloyd’s.
German giant linked with Quinn bid
German insurance giant Talanx has become the latest name linked with a bid for Quinn Insurance.
German giant linked with Quinn bid
German insurance giant Talanx has become the latest name linked with a bid for Quinn Insurance.
NIG launches new professionals product
Insurer NIG has unveiled a new professionals product as part of a revamp of its network broker package products.
Broker declares SME "next battleground" for direct insurers
RG Ford has become the first broker to sign up to Open GI’s new quote and buy solution for SME business two weeks after its launch at British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
Captive insurers urged to participate in Solvency II
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners’ Association has urged captive insurers to participate in Solvency II.
Captive insurers urged to participate in Solvency II
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners’ Association has urged captive insurers to participate in Solvency II.
Willis: Oil rig losses to push up rates
The Deepwater Horizon and Aban Pearl drilling rig losses, which have left energy insurers with a $795m (£542m) bill, will cause rate increases and destabilise the market, Wills has claimed.
Bridle completes purchase of AHS Insurance
Engineering intermediary Bridle Insurance has acquired Welsh broker Associated Householders Services.
Brokers Griffith & Armour and Miller seal international tie up
Assurex Global, the international network of independent insurance brokers, has added three new brokers to its international partnership ranks: Griffiths & Armour and Miller Insurance Services, both of the United Kingdom, and Associated Insurance…
Macquarie named as adviser for Quinn Insurance sale
The High Court has granted Quinn Insurance's administrators permission to appoint Macquarie Capital Europe to advise on the prospective sale of the group.
Brokers Griffith & Armour and Miller seal international tie up
Assurex Global, the international network of independent insurance brokers, has added three new brokers to its international partnership ranks: Griffiths & Armour and Miller Insurance Services, both of the United Kingdom, and Associated Insurance…
Macquarie named as adviser for Quinn Insurance sale
The High Court has granted Quinn Insurance's administrators permission to appoint Macquarie Capital Europe to advise on the prospective sale of the group.
Capita Managing Agency gains Lloyd’s approval
Capita Managing Agency has been approved by Lloyd’s to manage live syndicates, including Syndicate 2232, capitalised by Allied World Assurance, which starts underwriting on 30 June.
Marsh raids Willis for insolvency team
Marsh has launched a dedicated practice to provide risk and insurance advice to UK insolvency practitioners after appointing six employees from rival broker Willis.
Iraqi broker appoints new director
AAIB Insurance Brokers has appointed Mr Michael Carr as the divisional director of its Iraqi registered company Al Fajer Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers.
CNA Europe names new underwriting bosses
CNA Europe has appointed Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly created roles of chief underwriting offer of commercial lines and specialty lines respectively.
CNA Europe names new underwriting bosses
CNA Europe has appointed Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly created roles of chief underwriting offer of commercial lines and specialty lines respectively.
Hiscox: German SMEs have better insurance understanding than Brits
Less than one in three (30%) small to medium sized businesses in Europe believe they are insured in the event that a professional mistake leads to them being sued.
MGA dumps Merlin and appoints Cunningham
Underwriting agency Commercial Express is replacing the existing Merlin facility with the appointment of Cunningham Lindsey.
Hiscox: German SMEs have better insurance understanding than Brits
Less than one in three (30%) small to medium sized businesses in Europe believe they are insured in the event that a professional mistake leads to them being sued.
QBE appoints two to new division
Following the integration of its casualty and motor divisions in March, QBE has made two appointments to support the integration and development of the new division.
QBE moves to placate shareholder concerns over claims exposure
QBE has moved to distance itself from market rumours about its exposure to the Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster and UK motor liability claims.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.