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Lloyd’s AA rating upgrade far from certain as CEO speculation continues
Catlin COO Paul Jardine emerges as popular choice to succeed Richard Ward.
Europe: The cost of Concordia
What has the Costa Concordia disaster meant for the European marine market?
The 2013 Underwriting Service Awards shortlist revealed
Allianz and Zurich lead the way on the shortlist for the Underwriting Service Awards 2013 with eight and seven nods respectively.
Travelers hires ex-Catlin director for aviation division
Travelers has appointed David Watts as head of general aviation for Travelers Syndicate Management, Syndicate 5000 at Lloyd’s.
Market Moves: Insurers flood back into recruitment market with raft of key hires and promotions
Insurers swarmed the recruitment space this week, redressing a balance that has seen brokers dominating. The start of September saw a number of new recruits, with appointments rising in both the London and companies market. XL, Markel, First Title and…
Shariah compliant MGA closing in on QBE capacity deal
The chief executive of a newly launched shariah compliant managing general agent has revealed the business is close to adding support from QBE Europe and a further “major” underwriter to existing capacity from XL.
XL Group appoints Dennerstahl to head up professional lines
XL Group has appointed Louise Dennerstahl to head up its international professional lines business, covering Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
XL appoints head of global professional business
XL has appointed Louise Dennerstahl, former head of the Nordics for Zurich, as head of its international professional insurance business.
View from the Top: Asia's environmental liabilities
XL's Craig Langham examines Asia's growing environmental liabilities and how governments are looking to implement legislation.
View from the Top: Cut out the jargon
It is vital to make sure the customer is presented with clear and concise policy wording, says Nigel Bamber, Country manager, UK, XL Group.
Aon and QBE extend solicitors' PI reach following XL market cutback
Aon Risk Solutions has extended its exclusive arrangement with QBE Europe for solicitors’ professional indemnity to include one to three partner firms.
Market fears unrated insurers could take advantage as XL cuts solicitors’ PI book
XL’s withdrawal from the solicitors’ professional indemnity market for smaller firms has sparked fears that some companies could be pushed further into the arms of unrated carriers.
Editor's comment: Bad gambles see millions dropped
While the average 2.2 million viewers of The Million Pound Drop often urge contestants to take a gamble, they are well aware of one vital rule that it seems some insurers have forgotten: if you are not 100% sure of the answer, the only way to proceed is…
XL leader moving to Sydney office
XL Group senior client and distribution leader Jonathan Mead is moving to the company’s Sydney office for a new role.
XL set to slash solicitors' PI market share
XL has confirmed it will “significantly reduce” its market share in the solicitors' professional indemnity market in the upcoming renewal season.
Catlin sees pre-tax profits tumble 37% after investment returns plummet
Catlin has seen its first half profits for 2013 scythed by more than one-third following a steep drop in its net investment income.
XL Group appoints RSA's Jenkins as underwriting manager
XL Group has appointed Simon Jenkins as its underwriting manager for general property in the UK.
Catlin sees pre-tax profits tumble 37% after investment returns plummet
Catlin has seen its H1 profits scythed by more than a third following a steep drop in its net investment income.
Direct Line cost drive 'crucial' as premiums drop
The latest AA index shows competition is intensifying and makes Direct Line's cost efficient drive 'crucial' according to Westhouse analyst Joanna Parsons.
XL appoints David Guest in crisis role
XL has appointed David Guest as underwriting manager, crisis management, Asia.
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XL insures train-owner at centre of Canada derailment
XL has confirmed it insurers the owner of the train that derailed in Quebec, Canada this week.
Airmic’s basis contract clause campaign bolstered by heavy hitters
Lloyd’s market remains reticent to address elimination of avoidance clauses.