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Brokers more positive on Lloyd's than two years ago
Brokers are now significantly more positive about conducting business at Lloyd’s than two years ago.
Rehabilitation Awards 2010 – Welcome
Guests were welcomed to the Rehabilitation First Awards 2010 in the sumptuous surroundings of Merchant Taylors Hall by the chair of the judging panel, deputy editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who outlined why there should be a real sense of optimism and…
Argo signals international push
Argo International has recruited Tony Cabot to support its active international growth strategy.
XL redomiciles to Ireland with new name
XL Group has completed its previously announced redomestication to change the parent holding company’s place of incorporation to Ireland from the Cayman Islands.
Catlin joins solicitors' PI market exodus
Bermuda-based insurer Catlin has become the latest player to withdraw from the troubled solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market.
Post in print - 1 July 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis provides a 60-second round-up of the major news headlines from tomorrow's issue of Post.
Government budget cuts impacting UK, claims THB
THB group chief executive Frank Murphy has said that the sale of the majority of underwriting agency Unicorn and recessionary pressures accounted for the broker's UK business making a loss.
Lloyd's insurer continues diversification with Swiss plan
Catlin's plan to establish a reinsurance company in Switzerland has been described as another significant move by the group to diversify away from its Lloyd's roots.
Catlin to join solicitors' PI market exodus
Bermuda-based insurer Catlin has become the latest player to withdraw from the troubled solicitors' professional indemnity insurance market.
Amlin raids Catlin for lead specie underwriter
Amlin has appointed James Farquhar from Catlin with a brief to build up the account together with Class Underwriter, Rod Little.
Lloyd's insurer Catlin to set up $1bn Swiss reinsurance arm
Catlin plans to form a reinsurance company in Switzerland to "significantly expand the European-based reinsurance business underwritten by the group," it said today.
THB agrees cargo partnership with Catlin
THB’s marine division has partnered with Catlin’s UK regional marine team to distribute its online cargo facility.
Catlin recruits ex Marsh CEO
Catlin has announced two changes to its board of directors.
Lloyd's appoints Jardine
Lloyd's has appointed Paul Jardine from Catlin Syndicate as deputy chairman of The Council of Lloyd's, following Ewen Gilmour's retirement from the position earlier this month.
Reduced US collateral requirements to benefit reinsurers – Moody’s
While most counterparty security procedures are getting stricter, global reinsurers are poised to benefit from reduced collateral requirements, which will be credit positive for their bondholders, according to the ratings agency.
XL Re becomes first Bermudan reinsurer to qualify as eligible in Florida
XL Re, the global reinsurance operations of XL Capital has announced that it has received approval from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FIR) to qualify as an “Eligible Reinsurer” in Florida, pursuant to requirements set forth by the Florida…
Catlin's Jardine appointed deputy chairman of Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has appointed Paul Jardine from Catlin Syndicate as deputy chairman of The Council of Lloyd’s following Ewen Gilmour’s retirement from the position earlier this month.
XL launches claims service
XL Insurance has launched Exclaim, a claims defensibility advice service developed to help companies manage their liability risks and provide a robust claims management process.
Bloodstock: Beating the odds
The going is tough for bloodstock insurers, with overcapacity, pressure on rates and a tendency towards self insurance. Jane Bernstein reports on the financial pressures involved in the industry.
View from the top: Keeping the team onside
Compensating those who suffer injury at work and returning them to employment as fast and as safely possible is not only the morally right thing to do, but it is also in the best interest of the insured and their insurer. Nevertheless, average claims…
XL launches claims defensibility service
XL Insurance has launched a claims defensibility service aimed at helping companies manage their liability risks.
Brockman unconcerned over past PAYG failures
The founder of telematics-based motor insurance provider Insure the Box has said its sole focus on pay-as-you-go technology makes it more likely to succeed where others have failed.
Market awaits Apollo's next move on Brit
Lloyd's insurers that have been trading below book value saw their share prices jump following a private equity bid to buy Brit Insurance.
Brit speculation good for Lloyd's
The private equity offer for Brit Insurance spells good news for the Lloyd's market, according to analysts.