Swiss Re
Former Catlin boss Freshwater to take on CFO role at Zurich
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater to the role of chief financial officer for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK.
Standard Club launches hull facility
Standard Club managers Charles Taylors have arranged a hull and machinery facility for Standard Club members, with cover provided by Swiss Re and certain Lloyd’s of London Syndicates.
Swiss Re increases dividend as Francis joins board
Shareholders Swiss Re shareholders have approved an increase in the regular dividend from CHF3.00 to CHF3.50 per share as well as an additional special dividend of CHF4.00 per share.
Top 5 Asian news stories
The top five news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Europe View from the Top: Remaining relevant
The reinsurance industry has been a great enabler of risk-taking, supporting the development of the global economic system since the 17th century.
Sandy topped 2012 losses while Italy saw record earthquake damage
A rare series of Italian earthquakes caused insured losses in excess of $1.6bn in 2012, the highest ever recorded in the country, according to Swiss Re.
Emerging market megacities will be "gamechanger" says Swiss Re
Eight of the top megacities in the world will be in emerging markets by 2025, according to Swiss Re.
My Best XI David Coupe, owner, EC3 Legal
David Coupe, owner of law firm EC3 Legal, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Coupe has chosen largely from the world of underwriting, with a reinsurer taking the key spot in goal. There is also room in the side for the world’s…
Willis appoints new European captive head
Lesley Harding has been named chief executive officer of Willis' global captive practice in Europe, effective 1 March.
Swiss Re reports 2012 net income up 60%
Swiss Re has reported soaring net income alongside a special dividend for shareholders driven by P&C reinsurance business.
Swiss Re full year net income rises to $4.2bn
Swiss Re posted net income of $4.2bn for the full year 2012, driven by strong profitability in property and casualty reinsurance and strong investment result.
Financing the growing costs of disasters
Reto Schnarwiler, head of global partnerships for Swiss Re, Americas and EMEA says that a lack of insurance and the growing costs of disasters are hitting individuals and governments hard. He explores how government partnerships with insurers can help…
CNC conducted ‘incomplete economic analysis’ of cartel insurers
Improper economic analysis by Spain’s competition commission led it to wrongly find eight insurers guilty of price fixing, according to legal experts.
Am Best affirms Swiss Re rating
Swiss Re's A+ financial strength rating and issuer credit ratings of ‘aa‘ have been affirmed by AM Best.
Swiss Re splits agriculture and aviation divisions
Swiss Re is to separate its agriculture and aviation divisions as part of a reorganisation of its special lines.
Swiss Re reorganises special lines
Swiss Re is to separate its agriculture and aviation divisions as part of a reorganisation of its special lines.
Low carbon energy could dominate by 2050, says Swiss Re
Low carbon energy could supply 92% of global power by 2050, with Swiss Re playing a key role.
Insurers must back renewable energy, says Swiss Re
The insurance industry can provide key support to the development of renewable energy solutions and the mitigation of climate change, according to Swiss Re.
Energy changes offer opportunities for insurers
The changing energy landscape will provide new growth opportunities for insurers, according to Swiss Re's latest report.
Agricultural insurance could rise 'three to four times' in emerging markets, says Swiss Re
Increases in agricultural production and lack of insurance cover in Asian countries is good news for the emerging market agricultural insurance sector, according to Swiss Re.
Weathering the growing subsidence risk
Subsidence is increasingly frequent and research shows that, with climates getting hotter, this is only going to continue. Edmund Tirbutt looks at how the market covers subsidence and whether it will continue to do so.
Insurance "integral" to improving global food security
Agricultural insurance is "indispensable" for managing agricultural risks, and key to increasing agricultural production, according to Swiss Re.
Emerging Asia to lead life insurance growth, says Swiss Re
Reinsurer believes life insurance premiums will grow by about 10% in real terms this year in emerging Asia.
Technology firm 2e Systems acquires Flightsurance
Flightsurance, a travel insurance start-up underwritten by QBE, has been acquired by 2e Systems, an online and technology provider.