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Qatar Islamic Insurance Company receives IFSR rating of Baa2 from Moody's
Moody's Investors Service announced today that it had assigned a first-time insurance financial strength rating of Baa2 to the Qatar Islamic Insurance Company ("QIIC"). The rating outlook is stable.
Keelan Westall revamps property scheme for brokers
Keelan Westall, part of the property and commercial division of Barbon Insurance Group, has revamped its property solutions for brokers.
Allianz Malaysia ends takeover talks with Malaysian rival
(BestWire) - Allianz Malaysia Berhad, a subsidiary of Germany-based Allianz Group, said in a statement that it has scrapped plans to acquire the entire equity interest in Tahan Insurance Malaysia Berhad.
Liberty Mutual makes leadership changes at all but one of its units
(BESTWIRE) - As part of what its chairman, president and chief executive officer calls a "long-term succession plan," Liberty Mutual Group of Insurance Cos. announced changes to three of the company's four business units.
QBE in £464m acquisition spree
QBE has unveiled its latest acquisition spree and updated its forecasts for 2008 and 2009.
Central acquires luxury car specialist
Scottish Insurance broker Central Insurance has acquired high performance car insurance specialist, Peart Insurance Brokers in a £1.5 million deal, the company said today.
Foreign profits taxation changes could lead to uncertainty for some insurers - E&Y
The exemption of the foreign dividend income tax changes announced in this week's Pre Budget Report (PBR) will impact many insurance groups carrying out business in the UK, according to Ernst & Young. And this could lead to uncertainty for year end…
AIG CEO to work for $1 and no bonus in 2008 and 2009
Edward Liddy, AIG's new chief executive, will forgo all but $1 of his salary until the end of the 2009 year, the company said in a statement.
Heritage Insurance Management gets Bahrain licence
The Central Bank of Bahrain has today granted a licence to Heritage, a provider of captive management and insurance services, for the establishment of a risk and insurance management company based in Manama, Bahrain.
Reinsurance rates expected to rise 5-10% says S&P
Reinsurance rates for the upcoming January 1st renewals period is expected to jump 5-10%, according to US ratings agency Standard & Poors.
CCV makes first acquisition in Scotland
Cullum Capital Ventures expands into Scotland with the acquisition of Moray Firth Insurance Brokers.
Ark Syndicate grabs senior casualty underwriter from Aspen
A senior casualty underwriter from Bermudian (re)insurer Aspen Re is to move to Lloyd's syndicate Ark Syndicate Management, Reinsurance has learned.
Ace establishes new Swiss insurance company
Following the redomestication of Ace's holding company to Zurich in July 2008, the company said it has now founded a new Swiss insurance company.
Heritage expands into Bahrain
Heritage has been granted a licence by the Central Bank of Bahrain for the establishment of a risk and insurance management company in Manama, Bahrain.
Munich Re said to be targetting AIG Asia assets
Munich Re are looking at AIG's Asian assets, a senior member of staff told wire reporters at the East Asia Insurance Congress.
RBSI seen to be sold for £5bn
RBSI may be sold for around £5bn, a City analyst has said.
MMC eyeing acquistions
Marsh and McLennan, the financial services giant that owns insurance broker Marsh and reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, said it has over 22.6m shares of its common stock available for acquisitions.
Demand for reinsurance surging say Munich Re
Demand for reinsurance products has surged as a result of the financial crisis, Munich Re said today.
Axa cuts earnings forecasts; shares fall over 11%
Axa, the French insurance giant, has cuts its earnings outlook and has admitted that its plans for 2012 to be "obsolete" in an investor meeting today, sending shares down nearly 11%.
Homeserve to reorganise to cut costs
Homeserve has decided to reorganise its UK businesses to save it £5m.
FSA publishes RDR feedback statement
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published its Retail Distribution Review (RDR) feedback statement outlining proposals to give more consumers confidence and trust in the retail investment market, at a time when consumers need real help and…
Wells Fargo Insurance Services buys Michigan risk manager; says not done yet
Wells Fargo Insurance Services, the US bank-owned insurance brokerage said it has acquired the assets of Troy, Michigan's Doeren Mayhew Risk Management for an undisclosed sum.
AIR launches inland flood model
Catastrophe modelling company AIR Worldwide Corporation has launched an inland flood model for Great Britain.
FTSE surges after UK pre-budget report, Citi bailout
The FTSE-100 is up over 9% after a rescue plan for ailing US bank Citi was added to by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a series of measures to help Britain's struggling economy.