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Munich Re: renewable energy premium volumes set for 240% growth
In line with political targets, the share of renewable energies in power generation in Germany is expected to increase from a current 10% to 60% by the middle of the century.
Cooper Gay unveils re-brand
Specialist marine insurance broker, Junge & Co, has rebranded its reinsurance broking operations as ‘Cooper Gay Germany’.
Co-operative snubbed by Resolution and Phoenix in £18bn life arm sale
The Cooperative Group is considering selling its life insurance business following last year's merger with Britannia, according to reports.
Domicile: does it really matter for (re)insurance buyers?
Reinsurance buyers increasingly view reinsurers as global entities able to move capital easily between business units rather than as geographically discrete counterparties, insisted Chris Klein, director of reinsurance market management at Guy Carpenter.
Munich Re: renewable energy premium volumes set for 240% growth
In line with political targets, the share of renewable energies in power generation in Germany is expected to increase from a current 10% to 60% by the middle of the century.
Cooper Gay unveils re-brand
Specialist marine insurance broker, Junge & Co, has rebranded its reinsurance broking operations as ‘Cooper Gay Germany’.
Apollo sets sights on international treaty with Braddock hire
James Braddock is to join Apollo Syndicate 1969 in December as an underwriter specialising in international property treaty business.
Apollo sets sights on international treaty with Braddock hire
James Braddock is to join Apollo Syndicate 1969 in December as an underwriter specialising in international property treaty business.
Quinn administration fees approved
Further fees have been agreed for the joint administrators, Grant Thornton in charge of Quinn Insurance, according to the Irish Times.
Finnish insurance giant moves into healthcare
Finnish Insurance giant Pohjola Insurance is set to move into the healthcare market for the first time.
Quinn administration fees approved
Further fees have been agreed for the joint administrators, Grant Thornton in charge of Quinn Insurance, according to the Irish Times.
Finnish insurance giant moves into healthcare
Finnish Insurance giant Pohjola Insurance is set to move into the healthcare market for the first time.
Exclusive content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at cross-boarder technology, as well as a View from the Top opinion on how governments should support insurers efforts to deal with natural perils.
New providers squeezing home insurance market
A surge in the number of home insurance providers is creating a “difficult climate”, financial research firm Defaqto has claimed.
Jelf reduces net debt to "less than £8m"
Jelf Group has informed the London Stock Exchange it has “traded well” for the year ending 30 September 2010.
Exclusive content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at cross-boarder technology, as well as a View from the Top opinion on how governments should support insurers efforts to deal with natural perils.
Grant Thornton promotes Chris Gagg
Mr Gagg has been promoted to director of the financial services group at Grant Thornton.
The Insurance Fraud Awards 2010 - winners announced
Over 380 of the great and the good from the general insurance industry's fraud detection and prevention sector gathered in London last night for Post's Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
Brit promotes Jonathan Mudd
Mr Mudd, North American professional indemnity underwriter in its global markets business, has been promoted to class underwriter and takes up this new role with immediate effect.
“No firm ideas” from consultation paper on financial regulation
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has responded to HM Treasury’s consultation paper ‘A new approach to financial regulation’.
One in five CII members fear redundancy
More than 20% of Chartered Insurance Institute members are afraid they might lose their jobs due to the economic downturn, new research has revealed.
Markel promotes Graeme Veale
Markel International has promoted Graeme Veale to claims operations director.
Newly launched Paraline acquires ICAT
Paraline Group, a Bermuda-domiciled insurance and reinsurance company, has announced its launch and acquisition of ICAT Holdings.
Willis restructures European reinsurance business
Willis Re has merged its teams handling Continental European and UK-based property and casualty business into an expanded European unit and is establishing a new specialty casualty practice group.