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Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Cunninghams completes GAB US purchase
Claims company Cunningham Lindsey has completed the acquisition of the US loss adjusting business of rival firm GAB Robins.
Quinn process could take weeks
Quinn Insurance has confirmed that the sale of the company is continuing and that a number of formal offers have been lodged with Macquarie Bank.
Dual expands into Switzerland and South Africa
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has received Lloyd’s authorisation to underwrite business in South Africa and Switzerland.
Dual expands into Switzerland and South Africa
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has received Lloyd’s authorisation to underwrite business in South Africa and Switzerland.
ECIC expands business development team
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has continued its recent expansion programme, with the appointment of Gary Fricker as business development executive.
Wildnet teams up with Ataraxia
Wildnet has announced its involvement with Ataraxia Markets, the recently formed managing general agent.
Hill Dickinson grows ULR team
Law firm Hill Dickinson has expanded its Uninsured Loss Recovery team with the appointment of Denny Payton as head of motor development.
LV fraud consultant joins IFB
A consultant from LV’s financial crime unit has been seconded to the Insurance Fraud Bureau for six months.
Antares appoints project manager
Antares has appointed James Macdonald-Brown to the finance team of Antares Managing Agency.
One in ten yet to launch Solvency II projects
More than 10% of insurers are yet to begin preparations for the upcoming Solvency II implementation, research by PricewaterhouseCoopers has revealed.
One in ten yet to launch Solvency II projects
More than 10% of insurers are yet to begin preparations for the upcoming Solvency II implementation, research by PricewaterhouseCoopers has revealed.
Mapfre lands Spanish satellite deal
Mapfre Global Risks has been appointed as the leading insurer for the Spanish satellite of the communications operator HISPASAT, H1E.
Mapfre lands Spanish satellite deal
Mapfre Global Risks has been appointed as the leading insurer for the Spanish satellite of the communications operator HISPASAT, H1E.
Travel IPT hits record levels
Peter Hayman, director at P J Hayman & Company, has called for the standardisation of tax across all forms of insurance in the wake of the rises in VAT and Insurance Premium Tax.
XL appoints underwriting chief
XL Insurance has named Matthias Horntrich as chief underwriting officer for its international property division.
Quinn Insurance will have new owner in a fortnight according to reports
The successful bidder for Quinn Insurance will be known within a fortnight according to reports.
Quinn Insurance will have new owner in a fortnight according to reports
The successful bidder for Quinn Insurance will be known within a fortnight according to reports.
Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
Munich Re: 2010 sixth worst for insured losses since 1980
Several major catastrophes in 2010 resulted in substantial losses and an exceptionally high number of fatalities, according to Munich Re.
Munich Re completes $131m deal
Munich Re, through its subsidiary Munich Health North America, has successfully concluded the acquisition of US Medicare provider Windsor Health Group for US$ 131m in cash.
Munich Re completes $131m deal
Munich Re, through its subsidiary Munich Health North America, has successfully concluded the acquisition of US Medicare provider Windsor Health Group for US$ 131m in cash.
Financial Services Commission obtains £6.2m judgement against Rock directors
In what is claimed to be a first of its kind judgement in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Financial Services Commission has obtained £6.3m judgement against former directors of Rock Financial Services.