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Ex-Towergate boss to target US market
British Insurance founder Simon Burgess has left the Towergate-owned company to set up an income protection insurance firm in the US.
Industry challenged to meet 2013 deadline
By December 2013, every single UK broker and insurer will exceed a minimum threshold in terms of the number of their staff qualified to advanced diploma level. That is the vision of the Insurance Profession Task Force that has today unveiled the…
South America hit by worst earthquake in decades
South America's worst earthquake in 50 years has killed more than 700 people and caused total losses of up to $30bn (£20bn).
Axa Corporate Solutions reports €1.93bn annual turnover
Axa Corporate Solutions posted a 2.3% growth in 2009 turnover on a comparable basis, reaching €1.93bn (£1.75bn), while underlying earnings were up by 17% at €133m.
Axa Corporate Solutions reports €1.93bn annual turnover
Axa Corporate Solutions posted a 2.3% growth in 2009 turnover on a comparable basis, reaching €1.93bn (£1.75bn), while underlying earnings were up by 17% at €133m.
ABI pleased with CEIOPS “positive contribution” on Solvency II
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the publication of Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors report on the implication of Solvency II.
ABI pleased with CEIOPS “positive contribution” on Solvency II
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the publication of Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors report on the implication of Solvency II.
Kiln releases syndicate results
Lloyd’s managing agency RJ Kiln has released the final results for its managed syndicates for the 2007 year of account, updated forecasts for the 2008 year of account and initial forecasts for the 2009 year of account.
Kiln releases syndicate results
Lloyd’s managing agency RJ Kiln has released the final results for its managed syndicates for the 2007 year of account, updated forecasts for the 2008 year of account and initial forecasts for the 2009 year of account.
Former NIG manager joins Arista
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has appointed Neil Wormald as broker development manager for the North East.
Chile quake may be most expensive for insurers since 1994 – Munich Re
If quake damage costs insurers $8bn, as predicted by Eqecat, it will be the 2nd most expensive in history.
Editor's comment: A declaration of intent
The unveiling of the Aldermanbury Declaration could mark a turning point for the insurance sector.
Wuerttembergische Versicherungen agrees software deal
Insurer Wuerttembergische Versicherungen will optimise the scheduling of about 120 employees working in customer service at its Stuttgart site using workforce management solution In Vision Enterprise WFM.
Wuerttembergische Versicherungen agrees software deal
Insurer Wuerttembergische Versicherungen will optimise the scheduling of about 120 employees working in customer service at its Stuttgart site using workforce management solution In Vision Enterprise WFM.
BoA Merrill Lynch responds to Solvency II advice
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has published a report on the latest Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors advice on the implementation of Solvency II.
BoA Merrill Lynch responds to Solvency II advice
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has published a report on the latest Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors advice on the implementation of Solvency II.
Crawford sends back-up to Chile
Crawford & Company has mobilised its extensive staff of in-country, regional and Global Technical Services adjusters to handle the losses resulting from the devastating earthquake that impacted Chile on Saturday.
Allianz boasts of record investment performance
Allianz Global Investors achieved record profitability in 2009 with operating profits of 1362m euros compared to 904m euros in 2008.
Allianz boasts of record investment performance
Allianz Global Investors achieved record profitability in 2009 with operating profits of 1362m euros compared to 904m euros in 2008.
ING could delay insurance sale with IPO
Reports claim that as long as it kicks off the process with a stockmarket listing it could meet an EU requirement.
ING could delay insurance sale with IPO
Reports claim that as long as it kicks off the process with a stockmarket listing it could meet an EU requirement.
AIR estimates winter storm will cost up to €3bn
Winter storm Xynthia, which hammered mainland Europe over the weekend, will cost up to €3bn, modelling agency AIR has said.
AIR estimates winter storm will cost up to €3bn
Winter storm Xynthia, which hammered mainland Europe over the weekend, will cost up to €3bn, modelling agency AIR has said.
Scor in earnings surge
French reinsurer Scor reported a surge in earnings in the fourth quarter of the year.