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XL replaces Chartis in solicitors' PI top spot
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed XL Insurance has the largest estimated premium at 18%, according to Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) arrangements of firms in England & Wales for 2011/12.
Insurer regionalisation: Spreading your wings
A number of industry players have recently bucked the trend of rationalising, to open new regional bases. Is localism a pasing fad or here to stay?
XL launches D&O cover for 21st Century
XL Group has introduced new policy wording designed to protect directors and officer from 21st Century risks.
XL Insurance launches Bermuda professional lines department
XL Insurance Bermuda has today announced that it has created a new department within its Professional Lines unit to handle unique, complex insurance risks.
The challenge of life sciences
Mid-sized life sciences firms offer an attractive opportunity for insurers in Europe with many entering the market. Yet as Francesca Nyman reports litigation and legislation make this a challenging market too.
XL’s operating net income drops to $169m
XL group has announced its third quarter 2011 results which show an operating net income drop to $169m from $567m in 2010.
Building referral fee costs hit industry for ‘tens of millions of pounds’ – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including claims that referral fee costs that have escalated over the last two years to the point where they are now costing the industry tens of millions of pounds a…
XL estimates cat losses of up to $120m
Insurer XL has estimated its catastrophe losses for Q3 at between $90m (£57.2m) and $120m.
XL tackles under and over insurance with property valuation product
XL insurance has joined forces with American Appraisal to offer what it claims are independent and unbiased valuations to customers.
Market moves: Insurers lead the recruitment charge
With the final quarter of the year kicking off this week insurers were the most active recruiters with a raft of hires and promotions. XL Insurance added three new members of staff to its burgeoning team in Europe, while a number of other players seized…
Airmic set to work with XL and industry on refined non-disclosure clause
Airmic’s non-disclosure clause, launched in a flurry of publicity in June, has kick-started a debate that could see it replaced by one drawn up by XL Insurance.
Catlin Group chief scoops 'UK entrepreneur of the year' accolade
Catlin Group chief executive Stephen Catlin has been named Ernst & Young’s ‘UK entrepreneur of the year.
Catlin named entrepreneur of the year
Catlin Group chief executive Stephen Catlin has scooped Ernst & Young's 2011 ‘UK Entrepreneur of the Year’ award.
XL launches products for life science industry
The insurance segment of XL Group has developed a new suite of insurance solutions to respond to the evolving needs of the life science industry.
XL rebrands and targets Brazil office
XL Group has launched a new global brand and marketing campaign with a new logo and the tagline: “Make Your World Go”.
XL rebrands and targets Brazil office
XL Group has launched a new global brand and marketing campaign with a new logo and the tagline: “Make Your World Go”.
XL Insurance strengthens international property lines
XL Insurance has appointed Philip Sexton International P&C onshore energy and general property manager for the UK, Ireland and Nordic regions, in a bid to strengthen its international property lines.
Market moves: Getting ready for the fourth quarter
Lloyd’s players were the most active recruiters this week as the insurance industry looks forward to the fourth quarter. A number of underwriters in the London Market made appointments, with a view to strengthening their teams. Moves among insurers…
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost growth of commercial lines
UK General has appointed Cathie Bruce to the newly created position of commercial managing director, hoping the new high-profile role will help mimic the success of Rural Insurance.
Top 100 UK insurers supplement: Steadying the ship
After a tough 2009, the top insurers have managed to maintain GWP levels in 2010 but snapping at their heels are a few new entrants doing their best to prove there is still money to be made in general insurance.
Willis and XL move to e-accounting
The London-based operations of insurer XL Group and broker Willis are now using the Acord electronic accounting process between the two companies.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on the pitfalls and opportunities with exporting to the US; and a View from the Top the different approaches being adopted for environmental liability.
View from the top: Environmental variations cause issues
Differing approaches adopted by individual European countries have added complexity to the issue of environmental liability.
AM Best affirms XL ratings
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of the property/casualty subsidiaries of the holding company, XL Group plc (XL) (Ireland) led by XL Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd (Hamilton, Bermuda).