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Texas lawmakers decide not to buy reinsurance for 2009
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association may be leaving itself open to massive losses from hurricanes after deciding against buying reinsurance for this year's program.
Brit finally concedes interest in Lloyd's insurer Chaucer
Lloyd's insurer Brit has finally admitted it is talks with rival Chaucer after months of speculation .
Stooke to leave Catlin
Chris Stooke is to step down from his role as chief financial officer at Catlin Group to pursue "new challenges".
International broker boosts aviation division with two senior hires
International broker United Insurance Brokers has strengthened its aviation division with two appointments who have between them 75 years of market expertise.
Fitch downbeat over US P&C sector
The US property/casualty insurance market experienced a sharp decline in performance in 2008 and faces significant challenges in 2009, Fitch says.
IPC battle: Validus hits back
Validus Holdings has hit out at comments by Max Capital yesterday and insiste its exchange offer for IPC can close by the end of June.
Lloyd's cyclists in charity ride
Enthusiasts from the Lloyd's Cycling Club are planning to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats to ...
Appointment at Marsh
Marsh has appointed Matt Kimber as chief risk officer in the UK. Mr Kimber joins the company from ...
Trying something new
Paul Howard
Tie-up targets Oman
Charles Taylor Adjusting has entered into a strategic partnership with Prudent Loss Adjusters to rep...
Blackham takes new insurance role
The founder of Layton Blackham, Chris Blackham, has taken an advisory role at Hyperion. Mr Blackham...
Hyperion lands first buy since 3I cash injection
Hyperion has bought a majority stake in a German broker after securing a £3m loan from shareholders....
RFIB Holdings sells stake
International insurance broker RFIB Holdings has sold its UK retail intermediary, Bridle Insurance B...
Marsh's liability warning
Marsh predicts the UK architectural, engineering and construction sector is facing a 'perfect storm'...
Aon defends Man United sponsorship
Aon has defended its decision to sign a sponsorship deal with Manchester United - reportedly worth a...
Amlin in EUR350m buyout
Amlin has agreed to acquire Belgo-Dutch property and casualty insurer Fortis Corporate Insurance fro...
On the chopping block?
News Analysis: Block Exemption Regulation
QBE geographic risk system goes regional
QBE Europe's property division has rolled out its geographic risk system into the regional underwrit...
McLaren-Stewart exits
John McLaren-Stewart has resigned as a board member of the British Insurance Brokers' Association. T...
No Lloyd's insurers in FTSE 100, says BDO Stoy Hayward
Amlin's move to the FTSE 250 means there are no Lloyd's insurers left in the FTSE 100, according to financial advisers BDO Stoy Hayward.
Osborne urges regulation to retain London’s ‘competitive advantage’
Shadow chancellor George Osborne has called for improved regulation to ensure that London stays as an attractive place for insurers to do business.
No need for revolution in insurance regulation, says Lord Turner
In his first speech to insurers since becoming chairman of the Financial Services Authority, Adair Turner said that unlike in the banking world, "there is no equivalent need for revolution" in insurance.
City Mayor hails Shariah potential
The Islamic Banking and Finance Centre UK was formally launched last week, with a rallying call from...
Insurance: still not an attractive career
Having read the recent roundtable, 'Learning the art of self promotion' (Post, 14 May, pp20-22, 2009...