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XL boss bemoans 'heavy' Q1 catastrophe claims hit
XL Capital's property & casualty business's combined ratio slipped to 100.5% (Q1 2009: 92.1%) following what chief executive Mike McGavick described as "one of the heaviest levels of first quarter catastrophe activity in history".
Allianz hit by high cat losses
Allianz Group has reported that its property & casualty business wrote gross premiums written of €14.0bn (Q1 2009: €13.9bn) in the first quarter of 2010.
Solvency II could see MGA rise
The rise in capital requirements due to Solvency II could drive up the number of managing general agents in the UK market.
Intermediaries team up to make PMI sales push
Two independent health insurance intermediaries have teamed up to offer a range of cover for children and people who travel abroad for medical or cosmetic treatment.
Oil spill could cost $3.5bn
The Deepwater Horizon oil slick approaching the Louisiana coastline could cost the insurance industry $3.5bn (£2.3bn).
Dismore loses seat
Insurance issue campaigner Andrew Dismore has lost his Hendon seat to the Conservative candidate, Matthew Offord, by 106 votes following a recount.
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Election result raises concerns over insurance reforms
The lack of a clear election result has raised concerns of delays to much-needed insurance industry reform and thrown existing initiatives into doubt.
Allianz looks within to replace Axa defectee
Allianz commercial property manager Tony Hutchins is leaving the business to join Axa next month, Post has learnt.
CGS founders outline £2m plan for Quadra
The founders of Carr Greenwood Smith have vowed to win back old clients after returning to the market following their split from Merlin.
Solvency II fears
One third of UK insurers are not confident that the industry will be able to achieve compliance to the Solvency II rules by the 2012 European Union deadline.
Octagon offers van cover
Octagon Insurance has launched a van policy that will be sold via price comparison site Go Compare.
Bodies meet over ash
The British Insurance Brokers' Association, the Association of British Insurers, the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Financial Services Authority met on Tuesday to discuss the fallout from claims complaints arising from the volcanic ash disruption.
Aviva boss hails Q1 results as sign of revival
Aviva's UK general insurance boss has hailed its quarter one results as a sign the business has turned a corner.
Approval of Chubb's move into Lloyd's market imminent
US insurance giant Chubb is set to enter the Lloyd's market almost a decade after its failed bid to buy Hiscox. According to sources, Chubb has received conditional approval for market entry with full authorisation following a Financial Services…
NIG facing more cutsas RBSI sheds 2000
Broker-only insurer NIG could face a further rationalisation of staff and offices as part of a wider review of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, which will see its parent offshore for the first time.
Marsh opens network arm
The former managing director of Broker Network, Martyn Denney, has joined Marsh to head up a new network division.
Perseverance places KGM up for sale
Lloyd's motor insurer KGM has become the latest in its sector to be put up for sale.
Beazley sees significant gains in reinsurance and property in Q1
Beazley has reported a 195% increase in premiums to $438.2m in quarter one 2010 (Q1 2009: $368.9m). It added average rates decreased by 1%.
Chaucer raids Brit for PI underwriter
Chaucer Syndicates has appointed Ian Noble as professional indemnity class underwriter for Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Business leaders welcome appointment of PM Cameron
The Forum of Private Business has given a cautious welcome to the appointment of the new Prime Minister, David Cameron, and his stated intention to form a coalition government between his party and the Liberal Democrats.
Hiscox to enter aviation as it reports £10m Deepwater hit
Hiscox’s gross written premiums grew year on year by 6.4% in local currencies to £504.1m in quarter one 2010(2009 Q1: £486.5 m).
Allianz hit by high cat losses
Allianz Group has reported that its property & casualty business wrote gross premiums written of €14.0bn (Q1 2009: €13.9bn) in the first quarter of 2010.
Fortis UK CEO pleased with lot despite £1.8m Q1 net loss
Fortis UK this morning reported non-life and life premiums increased by 18.4 per cent to £234.9m (Q1 2009: £198.4m) in the first quarter of 2010.