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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.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for treasurer
Catlin Group has appointed Andreas Weber as group Treasurer, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for treasurer
Catlin Group has appointed Andreas Weber as group Treasurer, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Career development & CSR news: XL volunteering day a worldwide success
More than 300 London-based staff and a total of 2000 employees worldwide took part in XL Insurance's fifth annual Global Day of Giving at the end of last month.
Bermuda: Will the sun set on the island?
Could tax increases on Bermuda lead to increased reinsurer defection? Tim Evershed investigates.
News analysis: Will the Deepwater Horizon oil rig losses dent reinsurer capital?
With Swiss Re estimating insured losses of up to $3.5bn, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster could become the largest loss the energy market has witnessed since the Piper Alpha explosion in 1988. Katherine Blackler investigates.
Results: Rollercoaster results characterise Q1 2010
As first-quarter results emerged around the globe in May, we have seen some clear winners and losers with many suffering from heavy catastrophe losses, writes Katherine Blackler.
Energy - Deepwater Horizon impact: In deep water?
Stephanie Denton reports on the fallout for the energy market from the recent Deepwater Horizon drilling platform explosion.