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Indian insurers turn their back on agency model
Since April 2010 the Indian life insurance industry has lost nearly a third of its corporate agents while most of the large life insurers have lost 50% of corporate agents, according to a new report.
Catvest launches energy risk model
Recently founded specialist risk modelling firm Catvest Petroleum Services has launched an energy risk model and industry loss index.
Costa Concordia claims could cost £1bn
Insurers could face claims of up to $1bn from the Costa Concordia cruise liner disaster making it the biggest marine loss ever, analysts have warned.
Swiss Re warns quakes remain underinsured
Swiss Re has described the cumulative effects of earthquakes over the past two years as “overwhelming” but says the world’s worst affected areas remain underinsured.
IBRC bankrupts Sean Quinn in Ireland
The Irish Bank Resolution Corporation has had Sean Quinn, pictured, declared bankrupt in Ireland after successfully overturning his previous bankruptcy in Northern Ireland.
Cunningham Lindsey COO axed following structure review
Cunningham Lindsey said that it will not be replacing the role of chief operating officer.
Colosso speaks out following Gallagher exit
Adrian Colosso has told Post he is keen to return to the market once he has completed his 16-month stint on gardening leave from Gallagher Heath.
Solicitors reminded of responsibilities in PPI cases
Solicitors have been reminded of their responsibilities by the Solicitors Regulation Authority when canvassing for clients that want help with claiming for mis-sold payment protection insurance.
Quinn declared bankrupt in Ireland
Quinn Group founder Sean Quinn has been declared bankrupt by the courts in Dublin today.
Profits still elusive in growing Indian insurance market
Further growth is anticipated for India’s insurance market but achieving profitability remains a struggle for many insurers, according to a recent AM Best report.
XL quiet over stricken liner losses
Lloyd's insurer XL is keeping tight-lipped about its potential claims exposure as lead insurer for the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia.
Gracey sets out charter for IFIC clients
One of Bobby Gracey’s first moves as the new CEO of forensics investigators International Fire Investigators and Consultants has been to draw up a charter guaranteeing services standards to customers.
Former Power Place boss joins Perkins Slade
Perkins Slade has appointed former Power Place and Towergate boss Darren Rowe to the position of managing director corporate.
Coface predicts recession rate of 0.1% for Europe in 2012
Credit insurer Coface warned about the systemic nature of the Eurozone crisis at its annual country risk conference but does not expect a return to depths of the 2008-2009 crisis.
Pallett to identify weaknesses at UIB
International reinsurance broker UIB has signalled an operational shake-up by promoting Steven Pallett, pictured, to the position of executive director, operations and administration.
Generali says Costa Concordia impact marginal
Assicurazioni Generali has confirmed to Insurance Insight that it is one of the insurers for the Costa Concordia cruise ship.
Bluefin research boss departs for Defaqto
Defaqto has appointed former Bluefin head of research and development David Cartwright to the position of head of insight at the financial research firm.
Former Jubilee chief resurfaces at AG Dore syndicate 2526
The former chief executive of Jubilee managing agency Andreas Loucaides has joined AG Dore as syndicate operations and development director.
Insurance fraud increases seven-fold in the Czech Republic
Insurance fraud is seven times higher in the Czech Republic than before the economic crisis according to internal figures from Generali.
Iran's nuclear ambition heightens risk to investors
Country economic risk and currency incontrovertibility and transfer risk remain key concerns for Iran, according to JLT’s head of credit and political risk analysis, Elizabeth Stephens.
Vienna Insurance Group launches investor relations app
The Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe has launched an Opad App.
Marsh hunts new UK CEO as South takes wider European role
Martin South has been appointed into the newly-created position of CEO of Marsh Europe, leaving the broker searching for a replacement.
Firms underestimate cyber risk, according to Allianz survey
Economic risks, business interruption and destructive natural catastrophes are among the biggest risks to companies in 2012, according to a study conducted by Alianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
QBE expands Dubai capabilities
QBE has expanded its Dubai branch’s underwriting capability into general liability facultative reinsurance for Middle Eastern and North African clients.