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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).
Catlin praised for community commitment
Bosses at Catlin Underwriting Agencies were last night presented with the ‘Heart of the City’ award for their efforts in helping to transform a failing inner-city school.
XL Insurance expands middle market
XL Insurance is to expand its middle market offering to UK companies with a turnover between £25m and £250m. It will include international coverage if required.
IUMI 2011 preview: The problem of piracy
The annual International Union of Marine Insurance conference takes place in Paris next week. Topping the agenda is the ongoing scourge of piracy on world trade .
UK General signs capacity deal with MMA
UK General has signed a new capacity deal with MMA to broaden the terms of its tradesman’s liability offering.
Disaster recovery - SME: Dealing with disaster
SMEs would flounder in the face of a disaster, with a large proportion going out of business completely. Edward Murray asks why, therefore, it remains so hard to get them to engage with disaster recovery planning.
Career development & CSR: CII assessment changes
The Chartered Insurance Institute has unveiled a new assessment method allowing candidates to use their previous experience to achieve an advanced diploma in insurance.
People moves – 18 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 18 August 2011 edition of Post.