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XL Insurance launches global claims system with Accenture
XL Insurance and Accenture are implementing a new centralised global claims management system to support the insurer’s operations in 25 countries.
XL launches Dublin-based underwriting operation
XL Insurance has launched its new Dublin-based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.
Angel purchase to give Catlin SME boost
Catlin has signalled its intent to increase its regional small to medium-sized enterprise footprint following the acquisition of Colchester-based managing general agent Angel Underwriting.
Catlin swoops for Angel business
Catlin has acquired the professional indemnity and directors’ & officers’ liability book of business underwritten by Angel Underwriting.
Start up lines up Deutsche Bank and Macquarie for UK float
Long Bay Re, a newly established Class 3 reinsurer registered under Bermuda law, has announced its intention to float on AIM.
View from Top - Europe: Facing up to global litigation risks
Embracing the benefits of a global supplier network and access to customers around the world carries opportunities and risks alike. While the risks around the global supply chain are frequently discussed, the dangers in regards to product liabilities…
View from Top - Europe: Facing up to global litigation risks
Embracing the benefits of a global supplier network and access to customers around the world carries opportunities and risks alike. While the risks around the global supply chain are frequently discussed, the dangers in regards to product liabilities…
Rowell suspends Lloyd's start-up plans
Former Beazley boss Johnny Rowell has postponed plans to re-enter the market with a Lloyd’s syndicate start-up.
XL Capital next Bermuda acquisition target - analysts
Analysts predict that XL Capital will be the next reinsurance acquisition target emerging from the island.
XL targets Irish mid-market
XL Insurance has launched a Dublin-based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.
XL targets Irish mid-market
XL Insurance has launched a Dublin-based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.
RSA and Catlin confirm FSA solvency II support roles
RSA and Catlin have been named as two of the insurers which worked with the Financial Services Authority on a Solvency II pilot scheme to design the internal models and work out how they will be approved by the regulator.
RSA and Catlin confirm FSA solvency II support roles
RSA and Catlin have been named as two of the insurers which worked with the Financial Services Authority on a Solvency II pilot scheme to design the internal models and work out how they will be approved by the regulator.
The Post Europe Interview: Maurizio Castelli
Maurizio Castelli, Managing Director for Italy at XL Insurance answers Post Europe's questions.
Interview: Maurizio Castelli
Maurizio Castelli, managing director for Italy at XL Insurance answers Insurance Insight's questions.
Lloyd's FD: Solvency II no bar to new entrants
Lloyd's has stressed that it has no plans to batten down the hatches and stop admitting new members as the deadline for Solvency II approaches.
Catlin outlines earthquake and windstorm estimates
Lloyd's insurer Catlin today announces initial estimates of the financial impact of the Chilean earthquake and Windstorm Xynthia.
Laser technology could reduce premiums
The introduction of new anti-pirate laser technology aimed at commercial shipping firms could lead to marine insurers reducing premiums.
Catlin founder: Bermuda tax rises a nasty surprise
The increasing cost of employing people in Bermuda will add to the pressure on the Island's global reinsurers to locate more jobs in cheaper jurisdictions according to Stephen Catlin
XL faces $230m losses from Chilean quake and European windstorm
XL Capital has announced preliminary net loss estimates for the earthquake in Chile and European Windstorm Xynthia.
Lloyd's /London market: Thoroughly modern
With London still perceived as an expensive place to conduct business, Daniel Dunkley reports on the London Market Group's ambitious plans for modernisation.
Extending the definition of "too big to fail" could have severe consequences
The definition, which is currently being discussed in the US senate, could have severe consequences for the insurance industry according to Scott Harringdon, professor at the Wharton School.
Jelf unveils new non exec
Jelf has appointed Jonathan Kelly as a non-executive director. Mr Kelly has previously worked with Catlin and SBJ.
The Post Europe Interview : Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…