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AM Best affirms ratings of Russian Re
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of Russian Reinsurance Company JSC. The outlook for both ratings is stable.
Heath Lambert launches emergency pet scheme
Heath Lambert has launched a new insurance scheme for vets designed to keep surgeries open during emergencies.
Outsourcing firm enters insurance market
Nottinghamshire-based DDC Outsourcing Solutions is entering the general insurance market, following authorisation by the Financial Services Authority.
Swiss insurance giant unveils two new board members
Silvio Borner and Urs Widmer will be resigning from the board of directors of Helvetia Group at the next shareholders' meeting on 6 May 2011.
Generali confirms new Italian boss after shake-up
As part of the re-organisation of the Assicurazioni Generali Corporate Centre, the company board of directors has approved the appointment of Paolo Vagnone as country manager for Italy, with the rank of general manager.
Axa appoints new CEO for Gulf region push
Axa has appointed of Jérôme Droesch as CEO for the Gulf region.
Axa appoints new CEO for Gulf region push
Axa has appointed of Jérôme Droesch as CEO for the Gulf region.
Fitch affirms German Condor's 'A+' rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Condor Lebensversicherung-AG's, Condor Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG's and Optima Versicherungs-AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+' respectively.
Fitch affirms German Condor's 'A+' rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Condor Lebensversicherung-AG's, Condor Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG's and Optima Versicherungs-AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+' respectively.
China floods to have “limited impact” on insurers
The worst floods witnessed in China for more than a decade are unlikely to have a significant impact on the insurance industry, Guy Carpenter has claimed.
RAA backs reinsurance reform
The Reinsurance Association of America has voiced support of the Federal License for Reinsurers Act of 2010.
Merlin pledges to fulfill claims before Christmas
Merlin has committed to ensuring any new claims received from its clients by 21 December will be offered a visit from a Merlin adjuster before Christmas, providing access roads are open.
Latest snowfall brings blizzard of car insurance claims
Snow and ice sweeping Britain is expected to bring a big jump in car insurance claims, according to AA Insurance.
Lloyd's names Chaplin as Asia-Pacific chief
Insurance market Lloyd’s has appointed claims boss Kent Chaplin as the new head of its Singapore-based Asia-Pacific operations.
Exclusive legislation content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the impact US extra-jurisdictional sanctions have on European insurance and a View from the Top on the general equality legislation threatening the market.
Exclusive legislation content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the impact US extra-jurisdictional sanctions have on European insurance and a View from the Top on the general equality legislation threatening the market.
Allianz appoints new CEO for CEEMA region
Bruce Bowers has been appointed CEO of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and the North Africa Region of Allianz, based in Munich.
Allianz appoints new CEO for CEEMA region
Bruce Bowers has been appointed CEO of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and the North Africa Region of Allianz, based in Munich.
Allianz in Credit Suisse swoop
Allianz Real Estate has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of two prime properties in the heart of Paris.
Allianz in Credit Suisse swoop
Allianz Real Estate has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of two prime properties in the heart of Paris.
Fitch affirms Lloyd's A+ rating despite pressures
Fitch has today affirmed Lloyd's of London's Insurer Financial Strength rating at 'A+'.
Aspen updates New Zealand loss estimate by $33m
Aspen has announced an updated pre-tax loss estimate for the New Zealand earthquake which occurred in September 2010. Losses are now expected to reach US$53m, revised up from US$20m net of reinstatement premiums.
Markel appoints terrorism underwriter
Markel International has named Edward Winter as a terrorism underwriter in its marine and energy division.
AM Best positive on Swiss Re after rating revision
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Swiss Re and its subsidiaries.