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Insurers to remain reliant on Pool Re in face of large potential losses
Insurers are likely to continue to participate in Pool Re despite the proposed levy increase, according to a briefing from AM Best.
Galactic loss and Antares explosion likely to put pressure on rates
The recent crash of the Virgin Galactic test flight and the Antares rocket explosion will put upward pressure on rates across the aviation sector, according to AM Best.
International: Colombia - Magic and realism
The expansion and opening up of the already attractive Colombian insurance market is set to accelerate following the latest breakthrough in the negotiations to end its long-running drugs-related guerilla war
Delegated Acts publication boosts confidence in Solvency II go-live date
Analysts say pillar three needs ‘significant’ resources as insurers behind on this
Top 100 UK Insurers 2014: Top 20 insurer profiles
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms according to AM Best's Top 100 UK Insurers Table, including board members, broker agencies, staff and UK reserves. For full table and map of regional offices see bottom of page.
Top 100 UK Insurers: AM Best Commentary: The lie of the land
Falling rates and low returns on investment continue to dog insurers, while the impact of regulation is being felt across the sector
Lloyd’s market’s ‘A’ IFS rating affirmed
The Lloyd's market has had its ‘A’ financial strength rating and ‘A+’ issuer credit rating affirmed by AM Best.
Reinsurance Rendezvous Preview: The full Monte
Key figures from the world of reinsurance give Post the rundown on the state of the sector and the issues likely to top the agenda at this year’s Reinsurance Rendezvous in Monte Carlo
AM Best concerned over reinsurance underwriting discipline
AM Best has revised its outlook for the reinsurance sector to negative citing several headwinds.
War risks market faces 'substantial rate increases' in wake of MH17 loss
The war risks market is likely to experience “substantial rate increases” following the total loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, according to a report by AM Best.
Brokers get behind SRA plan to ban unrated firms from writing solicitors’ PI
Critics argue plan is ‘misconceived’ and would put ‘upward pressure on rates’.
SRA ratings plans 'confused' says Enterprise
An unrated professional indemnity insurer has condemned plans from the Solicitors Regulation Authority to bar insurers rated below B.
Unrated PI insurer Elite targeting AM Best rating by Q2
Unrated insurer Elite is hoping to be granted a rating by AM Best by the start of Q2.
Axa retains top spot in AM Best insurer rankings
French insurer Axa has held on to the top spot in the AM Best ranking of largest insurers by net premiums written, with Allianz climbing into third place.
Windstorm could result in underwriting losses in Germany, predicts AM Best
Regionally focused German insurers may incur underwriting losses for the year from an accumulation of natural catastrophes, a report from AM Best has found.
International: Europe: Go west
Are Asian investors likely to continue their interest in the European insurance market? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.
Go west: Asia's investments in Europe
Are Asian investors likely to continue their interest in the European insurance market? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.
Lloyd’s AA rating upgrade far from certain as CEO speculation continues
Catlin COO Paul Jardine emerges as popular choice to succeed Richard Ward.
AM Best - Top 100 insurers
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full.
Lloyd's earns postive ratings outlook after coping with record cat activity
A.M. Best has revised Lloyd’s outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (excellent) and issuer credit ratings of ‘A+’.
International: Lost in the long grass
Will the final form of Solvency II – designed to harmonise capital adequacy across the continent – look anything like it was initially intended? And when, if ever, will it emerge?
AM Best withdraws ratings of Allianz France and subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit rating of "AA-" of Allianz IARD and Allianz Vie, the main subsidiaries of Allianz France SA, and the ICR of "A-" for Allianz France SA.
Periodical Payment Orders: Unhappy New Year
Periodical payment orders gave motor insurers a headache in the renewals season as reinsurers struggled to come to terms with them.
Solvency II is biggest challenge for captives says AM Best
European captives have weathered the global economic downturn well, but the implementation of Solvency II remains among the biggest challenges for the sector, according to a report from AM Best.