Lloyd’s/London
Seven insurers agree to Airmic claims proposal
Airmic CEO John Hurrell said deal could improve companies survival chances
Fitch downgrades Brit
Fitch said it would monitor the situation with regards Brit's interest in Lloyd's rival Chaucer.
Insurance security under greater scrutiny, claims AIG
AIG survey has found that 93% of risk managers would exclude a carrier that falls below a certain rating.
AIG - Hank Greenberg trial starts
AIG's battle with former chairman and CEO Hank Greenberg opened this week in the US
Welcome to the new Post web service
Post's new online resource has been overhauled and redesigned as part of a major investment programme
Zurich and Esri debate the role of geography in transforming the general insurance industry
Zurich's Graham White and Esri UK's Graham Wallace talk about geography and location in this special web seminar hosted by Anthony Gould.
Liberty looks to expand Europe and Middle Eastern marine business
Liberty International Underwriters Europea division has appointed Mike Nukk as assistant vice president - marine, to lead the expansion of its marine portfolio in Europe and the Middle East.
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?
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