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XL named as largest solicitors' PI provider
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has named XL as the largest player in the solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market.
Catlin sees increase in GWP
Catlin's International underwriting hub saw gross written premiums increase 17% to $727m.
Catlin GWP grows 11% as Sandy-hit New York office remains closed
Catlin reported an 11% increase in gross written premium to $4.08bn in the nine months to 30 September 2012 compared with the same period in 2011 (9m 2011: $3.68bn).
Two aviation underwriters join Antares
Lloyd's insurer Antares has appointed Simon Hennessy and Russell Mason as aviation underwriters.
Health and safety: Staying safe
The Health and Safety Executive is set to exempt businesses in lower-risk sectors from routine inspections, and insurers and brokers have an important role to play in ensuring that standards don't slip.
XL results 'a step in the right direction'
XL has published promising third-quarter results, but CEO Mike McGavick has admitted that the fallout from superstorm Sandy is still unknown.
Chartis appoints new head of commercial property
Hilary Flynn has been appointed head of commercial property at Chartis UK.
Insurer stocks dipped ahead of Hurricane Sandy landfall
Stocks for European insurers, including Allianz SE and Zurich Insurance Group, fell on Monday as the US prepared for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to cause $5bn-$10bn in insured losses, according to modelling firm Eqecat.
View from the top: The changing face of risk
A recent Europe-wide survey of risk managers identified the top issues keeping board members at major corporations awake at night, says Nigel Bamber.
Lloyd's Vision 2025: Building an empire
The Lloyd's market is in bullish mood as it plots global domination with the Vision 2025 plan.
Top five European stories
The top five stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Catlin appoints Maran as chief science officer
International speciality property/casualty insurer Catlin Group has appointed Michael Maran as chief science officer.
Catlin names chief science officer
Catlin has appointed Michael Maran as chief science officer.
Legal indemnity and title insurer launches at Lloyd's
A new European provider of legal indemnity and title insurance has launched at Lloyd's.
New players in solicitors' professional indemnity market dampen down rates
New entrants to the solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market have kept rates competitively low for this year's 1 October renewal deadline, according to brokers.
XL adds seven new hires to continental casualty team
XL has added seven underwriters to its casualty team to meet the growing demand for liability solutions throughout Europe.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.
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.
New XL office to serve mid-market France
XL Group has opened a new insurance office in Lyon to serve companies and broking houses in the south east of France.
Catlin Re Switzerland promotes Eugster to chief underwriting officer
Catlin Group has appointed Markus Eugster as chief underwriting officer for Catlin Re Switzerland.
Catlin Re Switzerland names Eugster as CUO
Markus Eugster has been promoted to chief underwriting officer for Catlin Re Switzerland.
XL's environmental programme goes global
XL Group's insurance arm is launching global environmental cover for the first time.
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.
XL makes dual reinsurance promotion
XL’s reinsurance operations has appointed Mark Berry and Paul Simons to senior vice president and managing director, international property & specialty and senior vice president, head of US property treaty, respectively.