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Chile hit by two major aftershocks
Chile has been hit by two aftershocks from the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck of its coast less than a fortnight ago.
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Consumer protection committee proposed
The Financial Services Authority, Office of Fair Trading and Financial Ombudsman Service have proposed the creation of a consumer protection committee to scan for emerging risks.
RSA swoops for marine business
RSA's Danish subsidiary Codan Forsikring A/S has acquired the renewal rights to TrygVesta's marine hull portfolio for DKK 50m (£6m) in cash.
RSA swoops for marine business
RSA's Danish subsidiary Codan Forsikring A/S has acquired the renewal rights to TrygVesta's marine hull portfolio for DKK 50m (£6m) in cash.
Baugh to head up European operation in Chartis shake-up
James Shea, currently regional president for Chartis Central Europe & Commonwealth of Independent States, will become managing director of Chartis UK.
Baugh to head up European operation in Chartis shake-up
James Shea, currently regional president for Chartis Central Europe & Commonwealth of Independent States, will become managing director of Chartis UK.
Hannover Re posts substantial profit growth
Hannover Re closed 2009 by generating an operating profit in excess of one billion euros for the first time.
Hannover Re posts substantial profit growth
Hannover Re closed 2009 by generating an operating profit in excess of one billion euros for the first time.
RMS predicts insured losses from Xynthia could rise to €2bn
Risk Management Solutions has estimated that private market insured wind losses from Windstorm Xynthia will fall between €1.0bn and €2.0bn.
RMS predicts insured losses from Xynthia could rise to €2bn
Risk Management Solutions has estimated that private market insured wind losses from Windstorm Xynthia will fall between €1.0bn and €2.0bn.
Secret Millionaire broker speaks to Post about his television experience
Former Protectagroup chief executive Paul Ragan starred in this week's Channel 4 show Secret Millionaire.
Mutual body blasts solvency II plans
"If the principle of proportionality introduced by Solvency II does not work in practice, we are likely to see aggressive market consolidation," claims AMICE boss.
Mutual body blasts solvency II plans
"If the principle of proportionality introduced by Solvency II does not work in practice, we are likely to see aggressive market consolidation," claims AMICE boss.
Omega claims gains elsewhere offset Lloyd's reduction
The group's gross premium income remained almost static on US$265.8m (2008: US$265.4m), although Omega claimed to nhave seen "significant growth in new operating platforms in Bermuda and US".
CEA: still time to get Solvency II right despite fears over Ceiops
A new CEA report demonstrates that overly prudent capital requirements would restrict the insurance industry's role not only as a risk-absorber but also as an institutional investor financing long-term economic growth.
CEA: still time to get Solvency II right despite fears over Ceiops
A new CEA report demonstrates that overly prudent capital requirements would restrict the insurance industry's role not only as a risk-absorber but also as an institutional investor financing long-term economic growth.
Interglobal
International private medical insurer Interglobal has appointed Nicola Norris as business development manager, with responsibility for building distribution and sales of individual and group PMI in the UK through the intermediary channel.
Giant
Colin Hutchinson has been appointed senior regional underwriter at Giant to head up the Belfast office it opened last year.
Aviva
Aviva UK Health has appointed Rob Cowley as finance director.
Arista
Arista Insurance has promoted Anthony Foulds to regional underwriting manager for the South-east.
Ansvar
Ansvar Insurance has appointed Richard Lane to the newly created role of sales director.
Biba 2010 Countdown: Get to know your Biba representatives.
With 10 weeks to go before the start of the British Insurance Brokers¹ Association conference, Post has decided to shine a light on some of the perhaps lesser-known staff at the trade body. This week, we talk to Lindsay Campbell, Biba executive assistant.