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News analysis - Lancashire Tax move: Bringing business back to Blighty
With Lancashire set to move its tax residence to the UK, Amy Ellis looks at proposed reforms to the controlled foreign companies rules and asks whether other insurers may follow suit.
Kiln appoints accident & health underwriter in Frankfurt
Kiln has apopointed Christian Kosbab as accident and health underwriter in Frankfurt.
Kiln builds aviation team in Singapore
An underwriting team dedicated to aviation risks in Singapore has been formed by Kiln.
JLT warns pharma firms of non-damage risks
Broker JLT claims regulatory fears, intellectual property risks and counterfeiting are driving demand for its EPIC non-damage business interruption product developed for the life science and pharmaceuticals market
Sport - Olympics: The Olympic challenge
With only 12 months to go until the opening ceremony, Rachel Gordon attempts to break through the veil of secrecy and assess the insurance industry's role in the London 2012 Olympics.
Tokio Marine Europe files for Chapter 15 recognition in US
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance Ltd, a part of the Tokio Marine Group, has filed a petition for protection from creditors within its recently approved solvent scheme of arrangement under Chapter 15 in US bankruptcy court in Manhattan.
Kiln acquires 49% stake in WNC Holdings
Insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln has bought a 49% share in US-based WNC Holdings, a company the Tokio Marine member has worked in partnership with since 1986.
Kiln launches reputation restoration product
A new product designed help restore the reputation of a business following a crisis has been launched by Lloyd’s insurer Kiln.
Kiln predicts “excellent” 2009 returns with outlook down for 2010
J Kiln & Co Limited, part of the Tokio Marine Group, has released forecasts for the 2009 and 2010 years of account – with 2009 set to make “excellent returns” and 2010 hit by major catastrophe activity.
Overseas market - Saudi Arabia: full of Middle Eastern promise
With a fast-growing insurance sector, Saudi Arabia is a country on the move. Dexter Morse gives a detailed overview of market developments and potential.
Kiln launches first carbon credit insurance product
A carbon credit insurance product developed by Parhelion Underwriting was underwritten by Kiln for a major international bank last week.
Kiln announces syndicate merger
Underwriting group Kiln is to merge its Lloyd’s syndicates 807 and 510.
Kiln enters liability market
Insurer and reinsurer Kiln has launched a new liability unit.
Reinsurance sector braced for huge losses in Japan
The global reinsurance industry is positioned to absorb the impact of the Japanese earthquake — even if the insured losses reach $35bn (£21.7bn).
In Series - Geography & Solvency II: What are the risks for insurers?
With the implementation of Solvency II looming, Sam Barrett asks if insurers are forgetting to look inwards at the risks their own companies face.
Martin Shepperson joins Tokio Marine Europe
Tokio Marine Europe has appointed a new member of staff in its Birmingham office.
In series - Georgraphy & Solvency II: A new way of looking
A better understanding and quantification of risk portfolios will be provided by Solvency II. Sam Barrett assesses the benefits and potential pitfalls.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.
Natural catastrophes: A model example of assessing earthquake exposure
Earthquake costs are rising steadily. Jane Bernstein examines insurers' current use of modelling, recent event responses and solution sustainability.
People moves - 6 January 2011
Here are the people moves as featured in Post the issue dated 30 December 2010/6 January 2011.
Kiln appoints new underwriter
R J Kiln has named former Brit Insurance employee Paul Blunden as a class underwriter of medical expenses insurance for Lloyd’s Syndicate 807.
Kiln announces management changes
Kiln has announced the appointment of Ian Brimecome as chairman of Kiln Group, and Paul Hewitt as chairman of R J Kiln and Co.
Paraline considers acquisitions and hires following launch
New Lloyd's venture Paraline has pledged to expand its geographical reach and range of products following its official launch last week.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial Insurers: Waving - or drowning?
Insurance 360's groundbreaking survey of commercial insurers' performance reveals which ones have got their acts together and which ones need to raise their game. Peter Joy reports.