News
Dual launches general liability division with Brit hires
International underwriting agency Dual has formed a new division to underwrite specialty liability business as part of the continued expansion of its product range.
Dual launches general liability division
Dual will write speciality liability business from a new division led by John Murphy.
Biba to discuss introduction of code of conduct for members
Brokers across the country could soon be expected to comply with an official British Insurance Brokers' Association code of conduct.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from wwww.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Top five European news stories
The top five news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Local broker to continue NCFC sponsorship
Norwich-based broker Alan Boswell Group is to sponsor Norwich City Football Club for the fourth consecutive year.
India-based GI insurers see rise in premiums
General insurance companies in India have seen an 18.6% rise in premiums in the current financial year.
Swiss Re obtains hurricane and mortality risks in industry first
Swiss Re has obtained $200m in coverage against North Atlantic hurricane and UK extreme mortality risk through its Mythen Re programme.
Antares names energy underwriter
Lloyd's insurer Antares has appointed Jim Lye as energy underwriter with immediate effect.
Model increases understanding of Swiss flood risk
Aon Benfield has launched a new flood model for Switzerland and Lichtenstein to help quantify financial losses caused by what is considered to be the country's most significant natural peril.
XL results 'a step in the right direction'
XL has published promising third-quarter results, but CEO Mike McGavick has admitted that the fallout from superstorm Sandy is still unknown.
Ace Europe head criticises London market's 'lack of vision'
London's insurance industry must avoid complacency and reinforce its position as the global insurance centre through innovation, collaboration and recognition of the shift towards emerging markets, the chairman of Ace European Group said today.
LMA seeks clarity over impact of sanctions on marine fuel oil
The Lloyd's Market Association has sought reassurances from the UK government after concerns that insurers could fall foul of EU sanctions by insuring vessels that have inadvertently taken on Iranian oil as fuel.
Glasgow office for Parabis
Parabis has begun its campaign for a Scottish presence with the opening of an office in Glasgow.
Swiss Re places bonds to combine nat cat and mortality risks
Swiss Re has obtained $200m in coverage against North Atlantic hurricane and UK extreme mortality risk through its new Mythen Re programme.
Lancashire launches Saltire sidecar
Bermudian insurer and reinsurer Lancashire Holdings is to create a new sidecar, Saltire Re I.
China-based intermediary starts repurchase programme
CN Insure is to repurchase up to $30m of its American depositary shares by 6 May 2012 after its board of directors approved a repurchase programme.
Autonet and RSA team up for goods in transit policy
Autonet Insurance has joined forces with Royal Sun Alliance to extend their list of goods in transit providers.
Helphire engaging with DLG and RSA on Autofocus evidence
Helphire has indicated that a number of insurers are keen to reach settlements with the firm over the use of "dishonest" Autofocus evidence as the company reaches a deal with RSA and Direct Line Group on access to information on the rate surveyor.
Former Cobra underwriter joins Aro
Aro Underwriting has appointed Steve Lewzey, pictured, as senior underwriter, responsible for underwriting and developing the company's commercial combined product.
Privilege, Swiftcover and Tesco to benefit from gender directive
The three insurers' motor policies have been named as the most likely to be recommended by women, according to research by independent insurance analyst Consumer Intelligence.
Biba vows to work on providing 'one voice' following Deloitte report
The British Insurance Brokers' Association hierarchy is to form a steering committee and a timetable for consultation after a strategic review carried out by Deloitte identified a number of issues to address.
Ecclesiastical to leave UK motor market
Ecclesiastical has confirmed that it is to withdraw its Ecclesiastical and Ansvar brands from the UK broker market.
Thai acquisition to double Pru market share
Insurer Prudential is set to acquire Thanachart Life Assurance Company, a wholly-owned life insurance subsidiary of Thanachart Bank.