News
Swiss Re launches new mortality bond
Swiss Re has launched a $705m mortality-catastrophe bond via vehicle Vita Capital III, the third suc...
Harbor Point launches $250m retro vehicle
Class of 2005 Bermudian start-up Harbor Point has formed New Point Re, a retro sidecar company capit...
Foreigners out!
With the door closing to non-Bermudians, Mairi Mallon reviews the explosive political rows over work permits for foreign residents
The man who turned Bob Clements down
Mairi Mallon spoke to legendary Lloyd's property underwriter Les Rock for an outline of what Bermuda's latest immigrant has in store for the $1bn Ironshore direct insurance start-up
State Farm jury's $2.5m may trouble Katrina reinsurers
A US jury has awarded $2.5m in punitive damages to a couple who sued State Farm Fire & Casualty for ...
Ace Tempest Re forms new Canada-based underwriter
Ace Tempest Re Group has formed Tempest Re Canada, a wholly owned managing underwriter that will wri...
Chilton dismisses Nymex contracts
Benfield chief executive Grahame Chilton has dismissed the forthcoming Nymex-CME 'Re-Ex Index' trada...
AM Best rates Asia Capital Re 'A-'
AM Best has assigned a financial-strength rating of 'A-' (Excellent) and an issuer-credit rating of ...
Renewals 2007: A multi-colour perspective
This year, we have divided our report on renewals into three key sections: the numbers, the answers ...
This is the week that was
A two minute look at some of the major stories reported in Post Magazine tomorrow, including Aon in liability move; mutual insurer gets thumbs up; insurers dealt twin claims blow; Liv Vic bags Britannia and UK brokers face new transparency probe. Click…
Broker bosses in Companies Act warning
Directors of insurance intermediaries were yesterday warned of the impact, and pitfalls, of the new Companies Act 2006.
FSA – recognises industry’s solution to market certainty
The Financial Services Authority (FSA)announced that the insurance industry has met the challenge laid down to achieve a solution to contract certainty in the UK. This has resulted in a more efficient market for buyers, brokers and insurers and brought…
Marsh hires client service manager for Japanese business
Marsh has appointed Rob Wendin to lead its Japan client services team in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Florida governor imposes rate cap
An emergency rule forcing property insurers in Florida to freeze rates has been approved.
ZENITH FILLS THE GAP
Gibraltar-based insurer Zenith Insurance has entered the Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance market following a deal to underwrite GAP Insurance for AA Warranty.
Mondial teams up with Sterling insurance to offer new GAP and creditor products
Mondial UK, a bespoke warranty assistance provider, has teamed up with ‘A rated’ underwriting partner Sterling Insurance to market a range of new insurance products for manufacturing partners.
Benfield man joins Converium after departures
Swiss reinsurer Converium has made two appointments following the departure of senior executives in its property & casualty and life & health departments.
Markel moves to get closer to brokers
Markel International has appointed Conor Finn to the newly-created position of director of business development. The insurer said the new position has been created to proactively develop relationships and seek opportunities for growth.
Liverpool Victoria to acquire Britannia Rescue
Liverpool Victoria has announced today that it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Britannia Rescue from the Civil Service Motoring Association, subject to csma member approval and regulatory approval.
Bank of America tests the water at Lloyd’s with $65m casualty start-up
Banc of America Insurance Group, part of US financial giant Bank of America, has announced it is to open Pembrace Casualty Insurance, a £33m ($65m) stamp capacity specialty liability, casualty and reinsurance syndicate at Lloyd’s of London.
Hurricane threat not over says expert
The threat of hurricanes in the Atlantic region will remain high for decades, a report by a leading physicist has warned.
Everest Re 4Q sees equity top $5bn
Bermudian (re)insurer Everest reported a 92.9% combined ratio in the fourth quarter 2006 to produce after-tax operating income, excluding realized capital gains and losses, of $201.2m compared to an after-tax operating loss of $185.8m in the Wilma…
Munich Re battens down the hatches as 1/1 premiums fall 3%
Global reinsurer Munich Re has said that overall it is satisfied with the outcome of the 1st January renewals, but pointed to a 3úll in premium volumes and an increasingly competitive market.