Commercial
Chaucer outlines windstorm and earthquake estimates
Chaucer today it had completed its estimate of losses from the Chilean earthquake and European Windstorm Xynthia.
NIG to launch property owners product
NIG is poised to launch a new mid-market property owners offering after raiding RSA for account manager Stewart Anderson.
Law Commisioner hails insurance act approval
Injured people should have improved access to insurance payments as a result of a new law which received Royal Assent yesterday.
Chubb appoints two new managers to its London operation
Chubb Insurance has appointed two new managers to its London office. Andy Francis has been named as head of the commercial insurance division and Ralf Rebetge head of Chubb’s specialty insurance division.
MMA to open three new commercial branches
Broker-only insurer MMA is set to open new offices in Newcastle and Chelmsford in April; and Bristol in May.
Catlin outlines earthquake and windstorm estimates
Lloyd's insurer Catlin today announces initial estimates of the financial impact of the Chilean earthquake and Windstorm Xynthia.
Catlin outlines earthquake and windstorm estimates
Lloyd's insurer Catlin today announces initial estimates of the financial impact of the Chilean earthquake and Windstorm Xynthia.
Brit
Brit Insurance has established an Australian office in Sydney's financial district, to be headed by Mike Davidson, who takes up the position of managing director.
Professional Indemnity - Managing the Cycle: Tough conditions
Conditions in the professional indemnity market are some of the most challenging ever seen. Nigel Dorning looks at the problems and possible solutions.
Professional Indemnity - Surveyros: Reduce exposure
With claims against surveyors showing no signs of abating, Ana Paula Nacif examines the move by professional indemnity insurers to tighten their underwriting criteria.
Lancashire: no material exposure to Xynthia
Lancashire Holdings today announced that it estimates its net losses before tax from the earthquake in Chile and subsequent aftershocks range from approximately US$65m to US$125m including the sum of gross claims and claims expenses, reinsurance…
Lancashire: no material exposure to Xynthia
Lancashire Holdings today announced that it estimates its net losses before tax from the earthquake in Chile and subsequent aftershocks range from approximately US$65m to US$125m including the sum of gross claims and claims expenses, reinsurance…
Lloyd's hails record profit of £3.9bn for 2009
Lloyd's this morning announced a £3.9bn profit for 2009 (2008: £1.9bn), which it hailed as a "record results during challenging economic conditions".
Lloyd's hails record profit of £3.9bn for 2009
Lloyd's this morning announced a £3.9bn profit for 2009 (2008: £1.9bn), which it hailed as a "record results during challenging economic conditions".
Aon claims market leading position with deal
Aon has acquired the local German broker Versicherungsmakler which specializes in placing insurance for environmental projects.
Aon claims market leading position with deal
Aon has acquired the local German broker Versicherungsmakler which specializes in placing insurance for environmental projects.
Markel adds to hull and war team
Markel International has appointed Daniel McCarthy as an underwriter within its Hull and War team.
Travelers appoints new Glasgow team
Travelers has appointed the team to lead the company’s new regional office in Scotland.
Amlin: earthquake may exhaust inward cat excess of loss exposures
Lloyd's insurer Amlin has issued estimates for the impact of the Chilean earthquake and windstorm Xynthia, both of which occurred over the weekend of 27th /28th February.
Amlin: earthquake may exhaust inward cat excess of loss exposures
Lloyd's insurer Amlin has issued estimates for the impact of the Chilean earthquake and windstorm Xynthia, both of which occurred over the weekend of 27th /28th February.
CBG chair steps down as revenue and profits dip
Broking group CBG Group saw revenue drop to £8.96m (2008: £11.15m) with adjusted pre-tax profits also falling from £2.25m to £1.026m.
RG Ford acquires Abba
Chelmsford-based RG Ford Insurance Brokers has completed the first of the five acquisitions it hopes to make in 2010.
Helphire documentation goes online
Helphire Group is to provide vehicle rental agreements and supporting documentation electronically, for validation online.
Looming climate change scheme needs attention, warns Allianz
Allianz Engineering is reminding brokers of the imminent introduction of a government backed climate change and energy saving scheme which could affect 20 000 UK businesses.