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Swiss Re and Mapfre take a bigger slice of Admiral
Admiral has extended its existing UK car insurance reinsurance partnerships with Hannover Re, Mapfre Re, New Re and Swiss Re into 2014.
Mapfre IDR downgraded following sovereign
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the issuer default rating for Spanish insurer Mapfre SA and its core subsidiaries from ‘A-‘ to ‘A’.
Market moves: The busy world of broking
As January draws to a close, the past week has been a busy time in the world of insurance broking. Aon Benfield, Willis and Marsh all welcomed new chief executives, while Towergate, UIB and Prime Professions also made moves for new staff. However, it was…
Mapfre appoints three chairmen across the business
Rafael Casas, Javier Fernández-Cid and Pedro de Macedo have been appointed chairmen by the boards of directors of Mapfre America, Mapfre Internation and Mapfre Re respectively.
Mapfre, Generali and CCR downgraded following sovereigns
A raft of European insurers including Italy-based Generali and Spanish insurer Mapfre were downgraded by Standard and Poor’s yesterday.
Mapfre board praise outgoing chair following restructure
The restructuring process at Mapfre has been concluded with the election of Antonio Huertas Mejías to the position of chairman of the company and chief executive of the group.
Antonio Huertas Mejías to take over as chair of Mapfre
The board of directors of Mapfre has elected Mr Antonio Huertas Mejías as the new chairman of the company and chief executive of the group.
Mapfre placed on Rating Watch Negative
Mapfre’s ‘A’ Issuer Default Rating and its core operating subsidiaries’ ‘A+’ Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating have been placed on rating Watch Negative (RWN) by Fitch Ratings.
News analysis: Admiral’s claims woes worsen as quarter three results revealed
Admiral’s market followers suffered a painful dose of déjà vu last week when the motor insurer’s quarter three results underscored its rising exposure to large bodily injury claims, and it warned full year pre-tax profits would be lower than expected.
Mapfre sees 13.9% increase in GWP up to Q3 in 2011
Spanish reinsurer Mapfre’s gross written premiums for the first three quarters of 2011 were $14.7bn, a 13.9% increase year on year.
Market moves: Brokers pick up the pace
Following a quiet fortnight, major players in the broking sector have actively been recruiting this week.
Fitch affirms Mapfre at 'A+' with a stable outlook
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Spanish insurer Mapfre SA and its core operating subsidiaries' insurer financial strength ratings at 'A+' and Mapfre's long-term issuer default rating at 'A-'.
Mapfre targets used car warranty market
Spanish-owned insurer Mapfre Assistance is seeking a share of the £600m UK used car warranty market with the launch of its new brand, Mapfre Warranty.
Travelers motor exit prompts market withdrawal speculation – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including Travelers’ decision to pull the plug on its private motor business in Ireland, leading to speculation that the insurer is planning to withdraw from the country…
Short selling of insurance stocks banned in four EU countries
France, Spain, Italy and Belgium have imposed bans on short-selling on bank and insurance stocks to stabilize markets.
People moves - 11 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 11 August 2011 edition of Post.
Mapfre sends Spanish travel specialist to UK
Mapfre Assistance has appointed Jair Marrugo as its managing director of UK travel.
Mapfre names UK travel MD
Mapfre Assistance has appointed Jair Marrugo as its managing director of UK travel.
Mapfre Re financial strength rating affirmed
AM Best Europe has affirmed the FSR of A+ (superior) and issuer credit rating of “aa-” of Mapfre Re, Compania de Reaseguros, SA. The outlook for both ratings remains negative.
Euler Hermes links with Mapfre
Spanish insurance giant Mapfre and Allianz-owned Euler Hermes have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a strategic alliance aimed at jointly developing their credit and bond insurance business in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
Euler Hermes links with Mapfre
Spanish insurance giant Mapfre and Allianz-owned Euler Hermes have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a strategic alliance aimed at jointly developing their credit and bond insurance business in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
Mapfre Assistance head scoops Women in the City award
Leire Jimenez, head of insurance sales at Mapfre Assistance, has scooped the Women in the City’s Future Leaders award.
Mapfre Assistance head scoops Women in the City award
Leire Jimenez, head of insurance sales at Mapfre Assistance, has scooped the Women in the City’s Future Leaders award.
Career development & CSR: Jimenez in running for top award
Mapfre's head of the business-to-business travel insurance division, Leire Jimenez, is one of three finalists vying for an award celebrating the achievements and potential of women in the early stages of their careers.