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Fire risks - Non-deliberate: The desire to fight fire
Fire has always been a fierce adversary of both businesses and insurers. A major blaze can cause havoc to both small and large commercial premises, while also leaving a lasting mark on the bottom line of an insurer.
Solicitors PI firms in the firing line as SRA begins ARP audit
A number of solicitors' professional indemnity insurers may see their declared premiums uplifted amid concerns cover was under-reported to avoid exposure to the assigned risks pool.
McGavick welcomes new XL outlook
XL Group has welcomed Standard & Poor's affirmation Of its ratings and revised outlook on XL to "stable" from "negative".
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - QBE scoops team of the year
Over 200 underwriters packed into the Grange City hotel in London last night for the inaugural Underwriting Service Awards from Post, rewarding excellence and achievement in general insurance underwriting.
Amlin Bermuda enters casualty reinsurance market
Amlin is to start writing casualty reinsurance business at its office in Bermuda from 1 January 2011.
Non-London business now accounts for 43% of Catlin's GWP at Q3
Catlin this morning reported that gross premiums written were up nine per cent to $3.28 bn for the nine months to the 30 September.
In series - property claims: I'm sticking with you
Insurers have sometimes been criticised for not doing enough to retain existing clients. Sam Barrett investigates how advances in property claims handling are helping to address this cost-efficient issue.
Chartis revealed as largest solicitors' PI insurer at 2010 renewals
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has today confirmed that the total premium pool for the solicitor's professional indemnity market this year was £213.6m.
In series - Property claims: Wait less programme
Technology has the ability to deliver improvements and increase efficiency in property claims handling. Sam Barrett reports on some of the advances being made and the benefits they can bring.
XL CEO announces $1bn share buyback as it reports Q3 figures
XL has reported its property and casualty operations recorded a combined ratio of 94.9% in the third quarter of 2010, bolstered by reserve releases.
Admiral strikes new reinsurance deals with Mapfre and XL Re
Motor insurance specialist Admiral this morning revealed that it plans to extend its existing reinsurance partnerships with Swiss Re, New Re and Hannover Re and is entering into new deals with Mapfre Re and XL Re for 2011 to 2013.
Catlin rolls out new SSP technology
Property and casualty insurer and reinsurer Catlin has gone live with SSP’s new policy administration and underwriting tool.
XL names Hendrick as strategic growth head
XL Group has appointed Gregory Hendrick as executive vice president, strategic growth, effective immediately.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - full shortlist
The final shortlist for the inaugral Underwriting Service Awards 2010 have now been released - with the eventual winners due to be revealed at a special awards dinner in London on 17 November.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial Insurers: Waving - or drowning?
Insurance 360's groundbreaking survey of commercial insurers' performance reveals which ones have got their acts together and which ones need to raise their game. Peter Joy reports.
Marine - Post IUMI: Missing the boat?
A successful IUMI conference gave marine insurers plenty to mull over, reports Eric Alexander, not least the shocking statistic that hull insurance has been at a technical loss for the past 14 years.
In Series: Professionalism & CPD: Underscoring excellence
Professionalism has always been strong in the London market. Adrian Ballardie explains why it is now being reinvigorated.
Catlin Canada expands
Catlin Canada has opened offices in Vancouver and Montreal, to begin operating in early November.
XL Insurance appoints liability underwriter for Ireland
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group, has appointed Brendan Carberry as liability underwriter in Dublin.
XL Insurance appoints liability underwriter for Ireland
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group, has appointed Brendan Carberry as liability underwriter in Dublin.
Exclusive risk management content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the transport risk management, as well as a View from the Top opinion on why 8th European Company Law Directive can help firms.
Post Europe: Transport risk management
With constantly shifting suppliers and sales markets as well as the increase in use of outsourced production sites, companies face more and more transport exposures for their cargo. As Pascal Matthey explains, fast and safe deliveries require a holistic…
View From The Top: Tackling under-insurance
We all realise that under-insurance of commercial property and related business interruption cover is a serious, long-running issue in our industry.
In Series - Professionalism & CPD: Welcome news
In the past, cutbacks and technology take-up have threatened to render underwriters the forgotten child of the insurance industry. Rachel Gordon reports on a welcome shift in attitude and determination to raise the profile of these specialist…