AIG
View from the top: The triumvirate of trust
Reservation of rights does little to reassure the customer that their insurer will honour its promise, says Nicolas Aubert.
Chartis broker academy wins CII stamp of approval
Chartis' multinational broker training academy has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Insurance Strategy 2012: Insurers overlook brand power at their peril
The power of branding is an important tool for insurers to compete in a volatile market.
AIG to be designated as 'systemically important'
The US-based Financial Stability Oversight Council has notified AIG that it is under consideration to be labelled as a firm that presents a potential risk to the financial system.
QBE hopes to further bolster '100%' capacity arrangement with RMP
QBE director Craig Bennett has reaffirmed his company's commitment to a capacity arrangement with AJ Gallagher International managing general agent RMP, despite suggestions that public sector pressures could lead to a pull-out.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Top 20 Spotlight
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms, including board members, broker agencies and UK reserves.
AJG deepens public sector play with Acumus buy
AJ Gallagher International has grown its UK public sector business to more than £150m gross written premium with the acquisition of Chelmsford-based housing specialist Acumus.
Direct Line Group: Divestment dilemma
The Royal Bank of Scotland may have formally announced plans for an initial public offering of Direct Line Group, but it still faces final decisions on the divestment of its insurance arm.
Insurance Strategy 2012: Importance of brand to grow as economy picks up
The power of branding has been highlighted as a crucial tool for insurers in the struggle to compete n a volatile marketplace.
Chartis offers debt recovery service
Chartis has joined forces with STA International to provide trade credit policyholders a service to accelerate debt recovery, reduce shortfalls in cash flow and minimise business disruption.
Market moves: Davies and Questgates recruit former Merlin employees
The week again belonged to the loss adjusting fraternity, as the fight to recruit staff left displaced by the demise of Merlin continued with Davies and Questgates both welcoming fresh faces.
Head of AIG's India joint venture leaves to join Mercer
Mercer has appointed Gaurav Garg as region leader for growth markets, incorporating Mercer's businesses in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
US Treasury recovers £8bn after AIG stock sale
The US government made a profit of $12bn (£7.5bn) after selling $18bn worth of stock in America International Group on Monday.
Chartis makes cyber risk appointment
Chartis has appointed Jamie Bouloux to the newly created role of cyber liability underwriting manager for Europe.
Q&A with Chartis' Robert Schimek and Peter Csakvari
As the Russian insurance market continues to attract worldwide interest, Insurance Insight spoke to Rob Schimek, president of Chartis EMEA, and Peter Csakvari, general manager of Chartis Russia, about the potential in the Russian insurance market,…
Chartis enters sole tied agent agreement with HNW broker
Chartis Private Client Group has entered into an exclusive arrangement with broker Markham Private Clients, which will become its sole tied agent.
AIG starts disposing shares in Hong Kong business
American International Group has commenced a sale in Hong Kong of up to $2bn worth of ordinary shares of AIA Group by means of a placing to certain institutional investors.
Marsh issues solicitors' PI cover warning
Marsh has urged law firms to carefully consider their length of professional indemnity policies during the October renewal with a future influx of market entrants likely to drive down rates.
Sale frees NY fed of AIG toxic assets
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has made billions of dollars in revenue for US taxpayers with the sale of the last toxic assets acquired through its bailout of AIG in 2008, according to US press reports.
Travelers appoints Abramson European head of Legal from Flagstone
Travelers has appointed John Abramson as head of legal and compliance for its European businesses.
Travelers snaps up Chartis boss for legal role
Travelers has appointed John Abramson to head of legal and compliance for its European businesses.
Insurance Stategy 2012: Chartis UK MD Aubert to offer insights into volatile market
Chartis UK managing director Nicolas Aubert will join the Insurance Strategy line-up next month to take part in a panel discussion.
Markel UK recruits broker manager from Chartis
Markel International has appointed Julia Churchill as broker development manager for the southern region.