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Industry bodies join forces for Sovency II adoption
A host of industries bodies have joined forces to call for the Solvency II Framework Directive for Europe's insurers to be adopted without delay and in as complete a form as possible.
ABI slams point of sale PPI ban
The Association of British Insurers says the Competition Commission's proposal to stop point of sale payment protection insurance selling is "devastating news for borrowers".
Catlin anticipates a "significant improvement" in underwriting conditions
Catlin, the Lloyd's (re)insurer, said that it anticipates a "significant improvement" in underwriting conditions.
Paris Re reports Q3 net income rise as FX gains offset underwriting losses
Paris Re, the French (re)insurer, said that third quarter net income rose to $27.4m from $13m a year earlier, as large currency gains linked to the strengthening dollar against the pound and euro overcame US hurricane-related underwriting losses.
Allianz promises to take rating action to meet targets
Allianz has reported an operating profit of £140.8m for year end 2008, compared to £97.4m in 2007 in its it released its Q3 results for 2008. Gross written premium increased slightly to £1153.7m (£1142.2m: 2007), while the insurers combined ratio…
Chaucer sees positive results despite tough climate
Chaucer saw its premium income increase nearly 17% from the same time last year despite increased risks from hurricanes Gustav and Ike, the company announced today.
Chaucer says 9-month gross premium income up 19%
Chaucer, the Lloyd's of London (re)insurer, said that gross premium income for the first nine months of the year to end-September rose to £527.3m from £439.7m.
Helphire makes board changes
Helphire group finance director Mark Adams is to succeed Mark Jackson as chief executive officer from today.
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CII podcasts tackle fraud
A series of podcasts has been launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute faculties, in conjunctio...
Managers need to set a fearless example
Managers in financial services companies have a responsibility to project confidence and set a posit...
Workplace bullying is rife in the insurance sector
Employers in the insurance sector are failing to tackle workplace bullying, with 72% blaming lack of...
Assured Guaranty in $209.4m bond deal
US insurer Assured Guaranty said it has guaranteed $209.4m of fixed rate series 2008B bonds issued by the City of Minneapolis on behalf of Fairview Health Services, a Minneapolis integrated health care system.
PB Week: Allianz reassures brokers of strength
Andrew Torrance tells PB how whilst many insurers are counting their losses from the credit crunch Allianz are in an enviable position, writes Katherine Brandon, reporter of Professional Broking.
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Appointment at Market Reform Group
The Market Reform Group has appointed Christopher Croft head of the market reform office. He will ta...
Heritage adds to team
Heritage Managing Agency has appointed former chief executive officer of insurance and reinsurance b...
GHG to sponsor rugby team
London Irish has secured a sponsorship agreement with the Graham High Group under which the chartere...
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Belmont rolls out black boxes to fleets
Specialist passenger transport broker Belmont International has signed up with Green Road Technologi...
Liddy statement as AIG bail-out is revised
AIG chief executive officer Ed Liddy has claimed business partners and customers can "confidently co...
RSA plays down staff losses after outsourcing risk work
RSA is to outsource its risk surveyor work to Riskstop making approximately 40 staff redundant, Post...
Insurers wait for NHS top-ups confirmation
Insurers have responded cautiously to new regulations around NHS top-ups after the government issued...