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Takaful institutions feeling 'less disruption' from global financial crisis - S&P
Gulf Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) and takaful companies are feeling the repercussions of the current global financial market disruption less than most of their conventional counterparts because Sharia law prohibits interest-based financial…
Lloyd’s opens Polish office
Lloyd's has opened its representative office in Poland, after securing a licence to write business last year.
CII opens up lecture to all members globally
The Chartered Insurance Institute has enabled online access for all members to the Insurance Institu...
Eco-risks overtaken by crunch
Natural catastrophes and other environmental risks in the insurance sector have been eclipsed by tho...
Appointment at Sagicor
Sagicor at Lloyd's has recruited Martin Herrick to head its life operation, Sagicor Life at Lloyd'...
Axa full year profit drops over 80%
French insurer Axa Group said its 2008 net profit fell 83% on negative mark-to-market investment results and related losses.
More than a matter of principle
Open Letter: Takaful
Appointment at Canopius
Canopius has appointed Sally Coryn as head of business development. In this newly created role, Ms...
Appointment at Canopius
Canopius has appointed Sally Coryn as head of business development. In this newly created role, Ms C...
More than a matter of principle
Open Letter: Takaful
Liberty adds Argenta underwriter for binding authority business
Liberty Syndicates, the Lloyd's of London arm of US insurance giant Liberty Mutual, has appointed Giles Taylor to be its deputy underwriter.
Ren Re FY net income slides
RenaissanceRe, the Bermudian (re)insurer said that net income for the year slid to $29m from $612m in 2007, due to heavy investment and catastrophe losses.
Allied World produces 'stellar' Q4 results
Bermudian reinsurer Allied World cheered the Bermudian market with strong operating results in the fourth quarter.
Lloyd's makes changes to Franchise Board
Lloyd's of London has confirmed the re-election of Lord Levene as chairman.
Bluefin opens offices and confirms deal talk
Bluefin has opened new offices in Dundee and Yeovil, but will consolidate other offices where necess...
Helphire seals Shariah deal with Salaam Halal Insurance
Credit hire giant Helphire has secured a deal with Shariah-compliant insurance provider Salaam Halal...
Shariah has potential
The news last week that the likes of Hiscox, Groupama, Ecclesiastical and JLT were prepared to back ...
Appointment at Canopius Managing Agents
Canopius Managing Agents has recruited Tim Carroll as underwriting director. In his new role, Mr C...
Cultural exchange
For years, the London Market has been mired in the Stone Age when it comes to technology, but changes are once again afoot with the Lloyd's Exchange, as Alexander Ferguson explains
JMD role for Gittings
JMD Specialist Insurance Services has appointed Lloyd's Market Association chief executive David Git...
Canopius hires Carroll
Canopius Managing Agents has appointed Tim Carroll as underwriting director of the agency with effec...
Senior Canopius underwriter resigns
A senior underwriter has resigned from Canopius, Reinsurance has learned.
Former Swiss Re boss given Lloyd's role
Canopius Managing Agents has appointed Tim Carroll as underwriting director of the agency with effect from 16 February, subject to requisite regulatory consents.
LMA CEO joins Lloyd’s service provider as non-executive director
JMD Specialist Insurance Services (JMD) has announced the appointment of Lloyd's Market Association chief executive David Gittings as a non-executive director.