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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…
QBE and Mitsui join Met plant theft fight
Insurers QBE, Northern Marine Underwriters and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance have become the latest insurance partners of the Metropolitan Police Plant and Agricultural National Intelligence Unit.
Monte Carlo roundtable: State of play
Mairi Mallon leads proceedings at the annual PricewaterhouseCoopers-sponsored Reinsurance roundtable at the Monte Carlo Rendezvous, where industry experts gathered to talk about the industry's hot topics.
Solicitors' PI numbers stable
The number of law firms without solicitors' professional indemnity cover has remained stable due to competition among qualifying insurers, XL Insurance has claimed.
Environmental liability: The carrot or the stick?
The idea of a new compulsory insurance class appears to represent opportunity to some and a major risk to market stability for others. Ralph Savage reports on how compulsory financial provision for environmental damage is viewed and whether it could ever…
View From the Top: Facing Europe's new data protection laws
The European Union’s intention to harmonize data protection laws will have a significant impact on companies across the continent.
View From the Top: Facing Europe's new data protection laws
The European Union’s intention to harmonize data protection laws will have a significant impact on companies across the continent.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
Insurance Insight October: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance…