News
Crawford appoints EMEA legal chief
Crawford & Company has named Christopher Pinney head of legal for its Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.
Catlin confident Deepwater and Chile quake will have positive impact on pricing
Catlin this morning reported gross premiums written increased by 9% to US$1.3bn during the three month period ended 31 March 2010. Using constant exchange rates, gross premiums written rose by 5%.
Merlin raid bolsters Delta's UK coverage
Delta Claims Services has signed up Lesley Andrew as an owner operator to trade under the company's exclusive adjusting franchise model.
Catlin confident Deepwater and Chile quake will have positive impact on pricing
Catlin this morning reported gross premiums written increased by 9% to US$1.3bn during the three month period ended 31 March 2010. Using constant exchange rates, gross premiums written rose by 5%.
Chartis' Marr appointed IFB director
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has named Chartis vice president of financial crime Glen Marr as its new director.
Mapfre and Banco Do Brasil agree link-up
Spanish insurer Mapfre has formed a strategic alliance with financial institution Banco Do Brasil to form one of the largest insurance groups in the South American country.
Axa appoints new procurement boss
Régine Lucas has been appointed executive vice-president, procurement for the Axa Group.
Mapfre and Banco Do Brasil agree link-up
Spanish insurer Mapfre has formed a strategic alliance with financial institution Banco Do Brasil to form one of the largest insurance groups in the South American country.
Axa appoints new procurement boss
Régine Lucas has been appointed executive vice-president, procurement for the Axa Group.
Former RBS director joins Cifas
Chris McKee, former technical services director of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, is joining the Board of Cifas – The UK’s Fraud Prevention Service – as an independent director.
Marsh warns European financial firms over insurance cuts
Broking giant Marsh has warned financial institutions against cutting back on their insurance despite the economic climate.
US insurance giant Chubb set to enter Lloyd's with new syndicate
Almost a decade after its failed bid for Lloyd’s insurer Hiscox US insurance giant Chubb has become the latest corporate player to bid for Lloyd’s entry.
Marsh warns European financial firms over insurance cuts
Broking giant Marsh has warned financial institutions against cutting back on their insurance despite the economic climate.
Axa UK motor book grows 31%
Axa has reported that property & casualty revenues were stable at $9.24bn (£7.83bn) compared to the first quarter of 2009 ($9.1bn).
Birmingham institute appoints president
Peter Maskell has become the first person to be appointed president of the Birmingham Insurance Institute for a second term since 1937.
Axa UK motor book grows 31%
Axa has reported that property & casualty revenues were stable at $9.24bn (£7.83bn) compared to the first quarter of 2009 ($9.1bn).
Broker warns of threat to CII
The future of the Chartered Insurance Institute could be at stake because too few members take an active role in promoting the organisation, Cowens Survival Capability has claimed.
Swiss Re profits up 22%
Profits at reinsurance giant, Swiss Re have risen, but figures show total premiums have fallen and property casualty unit income has dropped 69% on heavy cat losses.
Lorega strike Biba deal
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined forces with claims advocates Lorega to provide brokers with a free claims helpline advice service for complex claims.
Swiss Re profits up 22%
Profits at reinsurance giant, Swiss Re have risen, but figures show total premiums have fallen and property casualty unit income has dropped 69% on heavy cat losses.
Markel reports Q1 results upswing
Markel reported net comprehensive income of $134.5m for the quarter compared to a loss of $2m for the first quarter of 2009.
Zurich reports increased first quarter profits despite high volume of weather and catastrophe-driven events
Zurich has reported a business operating profit of $1.3 bn (£864m), an increase of 19%.
Brit reports GWP fall after declining business
Brit Insurance has reported gross written premium of £483.5m for the first quarter of 2010 – almost 10% down on last year’s £557.6m after turning its back on "inadequately priced business".
Sean Quinn stands down from the board of Quinn Group
Sean Quinn has today announced that he, along with his wife Patricia, have decided to stand down from the board of Quinn Group.