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Biba 2013: Brokers urged to put multinational programmes ‘on the table’
Brokers need to put multinational programmes “on the table” when speaking with clients about their insurance options, according to Stephen Morton, vice president, multinational centre of excellence at AIG.
Japan Earthquake: A seismic shift
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever.
Markel International hires professional risks specialist
Markel International has appointed Bhavik Desai as an underwriter in its professional and financial risks division.
AIG targets London market as it reveals its 2012 results
AIG UK is past its crisis and ready to hit the London market hard, according to its UK managing director Nicolas Aubert.
AIG targets marine, P&C growth in London
US insurance giant AIG is hoping to see its European operation, which includes the business formerly known as Chartis, grow in London’s wholesale market.
Ex-Zurich underwriting boss Meyrick joins XL marine team
XL Group has appointed Lee Meyrick as chief underwriting officer for global marine and offshore energy.
View From the Top: MGAs still have some growing up to do
Like many of my colleagues in the industry, my perception of managing general agents used to be narrow. However, in 2012, after a 25-year career with major global insurers including Zurich and AIG, I joined one.
Ex-Airmic chair Taylor joins Ascot board
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Paul Taylor as an independent non-executive director and chair of it’s risk committee.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty names Hong Kong CEO as regional financial lines head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is to dispatch its Hong Kong chief exec to London in a new role as regional financial lines head.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender insurance network launched
Two hundred insurance professionals attended last night's launch of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Insurance Network known as Link.
Prudential fined £30m over failed AIA bid
The UK's Financial Service Authority has fined Prudential £30m for failing to report the AIA acquisition plans to the regulator.
FSA fines Prudential £30m and censures CEO over AIA deal
The Financial Service Authority is set to fine Prudential £30m and censure its chief executive Tidjane Thiam, for failing to report the AIA acquisition plans to the regulator.
Chartis Hong Kong rebrands
Chartis Hong Kong has rebranded to AIG Hong Kong in line with other rebrands across the global insurer.
AIG shareholders win class-action status in lawsuit against the government
An American judge granted class-action status to two groups of AIG shareholders in a $25bn (£16.7bn) lawsuit by former chief executive Maurice “Hank” Greenberg over alleged losses arising from the bailout the insurer received from the US government,…
AIG launches apprenticeship programme
AIG Europe has joined forces with the National Apprenticeship Service to create job opportunities for up to 25 apprentices in 2013.
High Net Worth: Rich Pickings
With an increase in providers of high net worth insurance in recent years, wealthy customers have plenty to choose from. What can firms do to stand out from the crowd?
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days
Pound weakness presents HNW opportunity
The pound’s weakness is an opportunity for international high-net-worth providers, wholesale broker Markham Private Client has said.
Ascot swings back to profit for 2012
AIG-backed Lloyd’s syndicate Ascot Underwriting has announced pre-tax profits of £93.3m.
AIG income falls to $3.4bn in 2012
AIG's net income fell to $3.4bn (£2.23bn), or $2.04 per diluted share, in 2012 compared with $20.6bn, or $11.01 per diluted share, the year earlier.
Sandy hit AIG reports $4bn Q4 loss
American International Group reported a net loss of $3.4bn for the full year 2012, following a net loss of $4bn for the fourth quarter.
View from the Top: Better together
Co-operation in the pursuit of common goals will make us all stronger, says Nicolas Aubert, managing director, AIG UK.
Market Moves: Brokers continue to up their numbers while Groupama’s Matras heads for exit
The broking sector again led the way in recruitment this week with notable hires at Hyperion, Miller and Hastings. Meanwhile, Giles continued to demonstrate its appetite for new staff by swooping for northern rival Reich’s operations manager Andrew Perry…