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Latest AIG share sale to net US Treasury $750m
The US government expects to receive $750m (£481m) from the latest sale of stock held in American International Group.
Chartis International returns to profit in H1 2012 with 16 point COR swing
Chartis International has reported an operating income before net realised gains of $802m for the first six months of 2012 (2011 H1 $480m loss) on net premiums written of $9.33bn (2011 H1: $9.25bn).
Olympics: A golden opportunity
The Olympic Games are now well underway, with top athletes and millions of tourists now in the UK. But are businesses able to reap the benefits? Or are the problems associated with such an influx unbeatable?
Chartis to offer MENA clients $1.5bn per-risk capacity
Chartis, the property and casualty arm of American International Group, has increased its commercial property per-risk capacity to $1.5bn on a worldwide basis.
NIG strengthens north east team with two new hires
Commercial insurer NIG has appointed an underwriter and a business manager to its north east team.
Euler Hermes launches Excess of Loss coverage amid 'market uncertainty'
Euler Hermes will offer Excess of Loss insurance coverage from mid-September, through a new specialist underwriting team based in London.
Market moves: Insurance takes the initiative
Last week saw the recruitment initiative wrestled back from the broking sector, with the majority of hires coming from within the insurer space. Headline appointments in that sphere came thick and fast in the form of a changing of the guard at Catlin…
News Review
A review of news stories that broke this week
CNA Europe recruits casualty underwriter from Chartis
CNA Insurance Company has appointed Justin Godman as casualty underwriting manager.
Chartis brand to be dumped as AIG returns to P&C market in the autumn
AIG is to resume using the brand it dropped in favour for Chartis for its international property and casualty business.
CNA hires Chartis underwriting boss
CNA has appointed Justin Godman, pictured, as casualty underwriting manager.
Market moves: Brokers lead the recruitment charge
Another action-packed week in terms of recruitment saw the vast majority of movers and shakers switch roles in the broking market.
Chartis increases property capacity to $1.5bn
Chartis, the property and casualty arm of US insurer AIG, has increased its commercial property capacity to $1.5bn per risk globally.
Indian regulator IRDA soft on rule defaulters, claims report
Insurance companies are flouting their "social and rural responsibilities" and the regulator, IRDA, lacks the will to punish them, according to a new report.
Chartis' Sadler elected president of Aerospace insurers
Janet Sadler of insurer Chartis Europe has been elected president of the International Union of Aerospace Insurers.
View from the top: The French connection
London's cosmopolitan nature means it is well placed to capitalise on emerging market opportunities, says Nicolas Aubert.
High Net Worth: Asia's growing wealthy and insurers gradually waking up to opportunities
The population of wealthy people in Asia is continuing to soar, creating significant opportunities for insurers offering premium products catering to their needs.
Chartis name change rumours resurface
AIG chief executive Robert Benmosche has indicated that Chartis may be renamed with the AIG brand, according to Bloomberg.
Olympics Countdown: Capital preparations
From July, the arrival of the world's largest sporting event will bring a influx of visitors to London, but what will the impact be on the capital's businesses?
Chartis exits "challenging" public sector
Chartis has claimed it is withdrawing from a longstanding arrangement underwriting UK public sector risks on behalf of an AJ Gallagher subsidiary because of a failure to secure "adequate and sustainable terms".
AIG 'considering' Chartis UK rebrand
Chartis UK has revealed that a decision has yet to be taken on its rumoured rebrand back to American International Group.
AIG to divest shares in AIA in September
American International Group will sell its shares in Asian insurer AIA Group after a lock-up period expires in early September, Reuters has reported.
Online video: Future technology and risk in the commercial lines sector
As companies become more ensconced in technology and reliant on it for all facets of business this video discussion looked at future technology, the risks such technology might bring for businesses, and how insurers should react.
My best 11: Elliot Miller, QBE
QBE national general manager Elliot Miller selects his Best XI for an insurance start-up. Miller has selected an entirely Scottish team, including a former Rangers legend in goal and a range of brokers and insurers.