News
Nordic player vows to be more "aggressive" after rebrand
From August 2010, the TrygVesta insurance group will assume the simpler name of Tryg.
Teceris fraud team joins Questgates
Questgates has appointed Teceris Claims Services' former director of fraud John Freeman as counter fraud director.
Axa to appeal Air France victim payout
It follows the decision by a Rio civil court judge for it to pay $1.16m compensation for the death of the Rio state attorney-general.
Axa to appeal Air France victim payout
It follows the decision by a Rio civil court judge for it to pay $1.16m compensation for the death of the Rio state attorney-general.
Scor outlines expected losses from first quarter quakes and windstorm
Based on preliminary estimates, The French reinsurer expects its related costs to the Chilean earthquake to amount to approximately EUR95m net pre-tax.
Scor outlines expected losses from first quarter quakes and windstorm
Based on preliminary estimates, The French reinsurer expects its related costs to the Chilean earthquake to amount to approximately EUR95m net pre-tax.
Plum aims to double new business
Plum Underwriting has outlined its intention to double new business and grow its agency base in 2010.
Cooper Gay: Chilean earthquake most expensive in Latin American history
The recent earthquake in Chile could be the most expensive insured event in Latin American history, Cooper Gay has claimed.
LV updates claims system with deal
LV has appointed Guidewire Software as the provider of its new claims handling platform for its home and motor insurance lines.
European risk managers join chorus of concern over Solvency II
The Federation of Europe Risk Management Associations today said that although it supports the goal of Solvency II, its members are concerned by the impact the recommendations of the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors…
European risk managers join chorus of concern over Solvency II
The Federation of Europe Risk Management Associations today said that although it supports the goal of Solvency II, its members are concerned by the impact the recommendations of the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors…
Omega shareholders agree to board restructure
Six new non-executive directors on board, five go at insurer.
Insurance investigation announced by European Commission
Michel Barnier has announced an in-depth examination of insurance against natural catastrophes.
Insurance investigation announced by European Commission
Michel Barnier has announced an in-depth examination of insurance against natural catastrophes.
MYI opens Leeds office
Loss adjuster MYI has opened is eleventh UK office in Leeds with the recruitment of two senior adjusters.
Home & Legacy joins Keychoice
Home & Legacy has become the latest insurance provider to join the household panel of Keychoice network.
Follow us at the World Insurance Forum
The Reinsurance Magazine team will be tweeting from the World Insurance Forum in Bermuda next week
Marsh looks to Scottish law firm for real estate head
Candice Sammeroff who has 10 years' experience in the legal sector, joins Marsh from MacRoberts Solicitors in Glasgow.
World Trade Centre captive reaches $657m settlement for worker claims
WTC Captive Insurance, a victims’ fund set up after the September 11th terrorist attacks, reached a settlement of as much as $657m with 10,000 workers claiming respiratory illness stemming from rescue and recovery efforts at the site.
Buffett takes $100 000 salary for 29th year
Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett received a $100 000 salary for a 29th straight year but reimburses the (re)insurance giant for postage and phone calls.
Argo announces $30m share repurchase
The Argo Group has announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs for $17.5 m of its common stock.
SBJ Global Risks completes re-branding
Formerly trading as SBJ Global Risks, Lonmar Global Risks was launched yesterday as a new independent broking organisation operating globally from its London Base.
Allianz boss ready for Tesco-sized affinity deal after VW tie up
Jon Dye told Post: "Could we do a deal of that size, yes, why not. This is Allianz, it is an enormous business."
Allianz sees GI go backwards in Germany
Premium income in property and casualty insurance slipped 1.2 percent, to EUR 9.2bn (EUR 9.3 bn), with prices under pressure all across the market, especially in motor insurance.