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Bermudian insurer in potential payout over Willis settlement
Bermudian (re)insurer XL may have to pay out up to $50m to cover E&O insurance costs for Willis' settlement with CNA, Reinsurance has learned.
Ironshore establishes energy casualty unit
Bermudian (re)insurer establishes energy casualty division
THB recruits new deputy MD
Mick Cole promoted in US division.
Fitch gloomy on Novae
Novae's outlook downgraded by US ratings agency
Post launches new series of live webinars for the insurance industry
Take part in Post's latest series of live webinars addressing the key strategic areas of change, the customer and creativity.
80% of insurer execs expect drop in UK insurer numbers unless government takes action
ABI director general Stephen Haddrill outlines proposals to boost competitiveness.
Plum launches online MNW quote and buy insurance facility
Website claims to 'dramatically shorten' traditional process.
Lloyd's insurer opens Paris office
Kiln base will underwrite aviation business.
PwC warns of Solvency II "uncertainty"
Consultancy says the EC may take different tack to CEIOPS advice.
In Bruges
Eric Alexander previews the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance, set to take place in Bruges next week, highlighting the stark contrast with the situation marine underwriters were in last year.
Validus Reinsurance appoints Cooper
Charles Cooper to head North American property catastrophe reinsurance underwriting.
Former Lockton executive to head up Tysers war and terrorism team
Fiona Denton joins marine division.