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Obama launches fresh attack on health insurers
President Barack Obama launched a fresh attack on health insurers in a speech on Monday and called on fellow Democrats to rise above politics and pass a healthcare overhaul in the next few weeks.
Greenberg to testify on Gen Re deal
A state judge has ordered that former AIG Chief Executive Hank Greenberg will be deposed about the controversial reinsurance transaction between AIG and General Re.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Government mulls plan to make third party cover for dog owners compulsory
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said: "There is a lot of public concern about dog attacks, including the recent tragic deaths of young children, and about the rise in the number of so-called status dogs used to intimidate or threaten people."
Liberty raids Marsh for Hogg to lead strategic assets arm
The arm aims to develop and underwrite a range of specialist risks including intellectual property, reputational risks, cyber insurances and non-material damage business interruption.
Liberty raids Marsh for Hogg to lead strategic assets arm
The arm aims to develop and underwrite a range of specialist risks including intellectual property, reputational risks, cyber insurances and non-material damage business interruption.
Marsh to take $600m hit on Kroll disposal
The Financial Times reports The Carlyle Group, Apax Partners and General Atlantic have all entered bids by the deadline for first expressions of interest in late February.
Transatlantic costs for Q1 catastrophe events up to $90m
Transatlantic agrees to purchase 2m shares from AIG and announces preliminary cost estimates for first quarter 2010 catastrophe events which have occurred to date.
New start up signs four-year deal with Open GI
Aquilla selects software firm to supply core trading system and business intelligence tools.
Beazley delivers syndicate result
The board of managing agency Beazley Furlonge has announced its results for syndicate 623, which writes business on behalf of third party capital at Lloyd’s.
Axa moves to expand Asian GI business
Its Malaysian subsidiary, Axa Affin General Insurance Berhad has received the approval from Bank Negara Malaysia, to acquire 80% of BH Insurance Berhad from Boustead Holdings Berhad and 20% from Felda Marketing Services Sdn Bhd.
Axa moves to expand Asian GI business
Its Malaysian subsidiary, Axa Affin General Insurance Berhad has received the approval from Bank Negara Malaysia, to acquire 80% of BH Insurance Berhad from Boustead Holdings Berhad and 20% from Felda Marketing Services Sdn Bhd.
Bluefin set to make six acquisitions
Axa-owned broker also reveals it expects to make “many more” acquisitions in coming months, targeting the East Midlands, South West, Wales, and Northern Scotland.
Allianz offers SME’s free legal advice
Allianz Commercial is offering free legal advice to its SME policyholders as part of tie-up with its legal protection division.
Jubilee backs scheme for rally drivers
Jubilee Managing Agency has been appointed to provide an amateur motor sport personal accident scheme for amateur race and rally drivers who hold Motor Sport Association competition licences.
QBE restructures European business
With immediate effect, QBE will operate four product underwriting divisions: casualty & motor; property; marine & energy; and reinsurance & specialist.
QBE restructures European business
With immediate effect, QBE will operate four product underwriting divisions: casualty & motor; property; marine & energy; and reinsurance & specialist.
Earthquake losses "manageable" for Chilean insurers, claims Moody's
Early estimates indicate that the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Chile on 27 February, will bring high insured losses, which will likely pressure overall profitability.
RMS: detailed damage reports following Turkish earthquake still scarce
The Unites States Geological Survey has reported a fixed focal depth of 6.2 miles (10 km) and an epicentral location close to the village of Basyurt, 340 miles (550 km) east of the Turkish capital, Ankara.
RMS: detailed damage reports following Turkish earthquake still scarce
The Unites States Geological Survey has reported a fixed focal depth of 6.2 miles (10 km) and an epicentral location close to the village of Basyurt, 340 miles (550 km) east of the Turkish capital, Ankara.
Holman's appoints new managing director
Lloyd’s broker John Holman & Sons has appointed Angela Tjay Mazuri as managing director.
WNS offers MOJ web solution
Motor claims management specialist WNS Assistance is offering insurers an integrated web service solution to the Ministry of Justice’s new electronically streamlined compensation system for low cost road traffic accident personal injury claims.
Lloyd’s partners with QuIC for Solvency II preparations
Specialist insurance market Lloyd’s has selected QuIC Financial Technologies to aid its preparations for Solvency II.
Lloyd’s partners with QuIC for Solvency II preparations
Specialist insurance market Lloyd’s has selected QuIC Financial Technologies to aid its preparations for Solvency II.