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Chartis quake losses to reach $700m
Insurer Chartis has predicted losses of at least $700m (£431m) from the recent earthquake in Japan.
Insurers shut Bahrain offices
A host of international insurers have closed their offices in Bahrain as civil unrest continues to sweep through the Gulf state.
Interview - John O'Roarke: taking LV to the next stage
John O'Roarke has seen the highs and lows of a career in insurance. He talks to Daniel Dunkley about his journey to LV and his plans for the next stage in the firm's development.
Chartis web app launches
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products, so brokers can obtain speculative or last-minute quotes while on the move.
Chartis launches app for SME products
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products so brokers can obtain speculative or last minute quotes on the move.
Chartis records $4bn loss in Q4 2010
Chartis reported a fourth quarter operating loss of $4.0bn, due to reserve additions net of discount and loss sensitive premium adjustments of $4.2bn, compared to a loss of $1.8 bn in the fourth quarter of 2009.
View from the top: Time to be more vocal
Simon Cowell would have us believe that Britain's Got Talent. However, studies suggests it's not flocking to the insurance industry. A year ago, the Chartered Insurance Institute published the results of a survey that indicated that 83% of students…
Directors' & Officers': A market hampered by soft rates and over capacity?
The number of insurers looking to grab a piece of the SME directors' & officers' market shows no sign of slowing. Amy Ellis reports on the attraction of a market still hampered by soft rates and over-capacity.
Chartis names new head of UK operations
Chartis has named Kate Roy head of UK operations. Ms Roy’s remit will include delivering a consistent approach across the different operational functions in the UK, as well as leading the service proposition and driving operational compliance.
Insurer mergers & acquisitions: Is 2011 the time to strike?
After a lean period for insurer mergers and acquisitions through the economic downturn, Daniel Dunkley reports that the first rays of sunlight might begin to show in 2011.
Zurich appoints group HR head
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Peter Wright to the position of group head of Human Resources, effective 21 February.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: How do insurers measure up in the high net worth market
High net worth clients demand a high standard of service, as do their brokers, but which insurers are delivering it? Peter Joy unveils the answer.
Mobile technology - Brokers: How can technology benefit the way brokers do business
With more advanced smartphones and tablet computers, Rachel Gordon asks if mobile technology is merely the latest passing fad, or the shape of the future for the broking community.
AIG to strengthen Chartis balance sheet by $4.1bn after loss reserve review
Following completion of its annual comprehensive loss reserve review, AIG said today it expects to record a $4.1bn charge, net of $446m in discount and loss sensitive business premium adjustments, for the fourth quarter of 2010 to strengthen loss…
Chartis improves D&O offering
Chartis UK has extended its directors' & officers' policy to cover threats associated with social media.
Public sector cuts: Risk management savings - a false economy?
The squeeze on public sector spending is about to get tighter. Jakki May examines the ways in which its employees, brokers and underwriters need to get the best out of insurance, without compromising quality.
Everatt buy makes Parabis a £100m turnover company
Parabis Law has expanded its defendant insurance operation and secured a foothold in the Midlands after completing a takeover of Everatt & Company.
Chartis reveals Bric attraction
Chartis UK major accounts practice has surveyed clients on the opportunities and threats they perceive for their operations in Brazil, Russia, India and China.
XL names new Nordic chief
XL Insurance has appointed Peter Wullimann as its new country manager for the Nordic region.
XL names new Nordic chief
XL Insurance has appointed Peter Wullimann as its new country manager for the Nordic region.
Arista adds former Chartis manager to liability team
Commercial lines MGA Arista Insurance has appointed Tony Collman as head of liability underwriting.
Fraud - travel database: Share and share alike
Though shared services are seen as important cost-cutting tools, initiatives have often failed to deliver projected savings. Richard Barrett explains why this happens and how insurers can maximise their returns.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
AIG CEO: we can see the finish line after $3bn credit agreement
AIG has confirmed that it has entered into 364-day and 3-year bank credit facilities totaling $3bn (£1.94bn)split evenly between the two.