Guy Carpenter
Property claims: Long-term fix for UK flood may be a compromise
The expiration of the Statement of Principles has been described as the "end of the temporary sticking plaster" by Zurich property claims director Jon Cawley, who has argued that the solution to flood risk cover is a combination of current industry and…
Flood cover: Sink or swim?
The expiry of the Statement of Principles is a year away, and the industry is looking for a replacement to cover the impact of flooding. Two ideas have been floated, but which will sink and which will swim?
Insurance the micro way
Much of the world's population has now moved out of extreme poverty and into the lower middle class. Francesca Nyman examines whether there is a market for micro-insurance in this demographic.
Interview: Andrew Torrance - Playing the long game
With more than a decade at Allianz, and more than 20 years in the industry, chief executive Andrew Torrance reflects on the past and looks to the future.
Marsh & McLennan revenue grows 6% in Q1
Marsh & McLennan Group outstripped analyst estimates to make consolidated revenue of $3.1 bn in the first quarter, a 6% increase on the first quarter of 2011.
Litigation in Continental Europe may affect European insurers
Attempts to adapt local legislation to European Union and international law are creating a challenging environment for insurers operating in the region, according to Guy Carpenter.
India's domestic market faced restrictions at renewals
Despite positive results in the Indian domestic market, insurers faced problems similar to their Asian counterparts at the April 1 renewals, according to Guy Carpenter.
Reinsurance rates in Asia Pacific rise at 1 April renewals
The major renewal date for the Asia Pacific region saw reinsurance rates increase as the market continued to work through the impact of the events of 2011, according to a briefing by Guy Carpenter.
Guy Carpenter reports reinsurance rises
Research by Guy Carpenter shows reinsurance rates rose at the 1 April round of renewals as the market continues to work through the impact of the events of 2011.
Talks turn to Solvency II and IPO benefits as Project Noah claims wide support
The bosses behind the Project Noah flood solution believe proposals to establish a UK risk pool with £14bn of reinsurance capital could provide a crucial solvency boost for insurers with IPO ambitions.
Post magazine - 5 April 2012
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Marsh's Project Noah will not work and has no insurer support, claims ABI
The Association of British Insurers has slated the flood reinsurance idea floated by broker Marsh and Guy Carpenter, claiming that it won't work and insurers don't back it.
Project Noah promises flood reinsurance
Marsh and Guy Carpenter have published provisional details of their flood reinsurance plan known as Project Noah after testing it with insurers.
Market moves: Insurers are the main movers
Insurers were, once again, the main movers and shakers this week, Ecclesiastical leading the way with the appointment of four new directors, while Allianz, QBE, XL and Arc Legal also welcomed new staff.
Marsh reports bumper profit growth
Broker Marsh's parent MMC has reported revenue up 9% to $11.5bn in 2011 with pre-tax profit up 82% to $1.4bn ($769m). Operating income was up 49% to $1.6bn ($939m).
Reinsurance rates in Spain fell at January renewal
Reinsurance rates in Spain fell at the January 1, 2012, renewal, despite the effects of the European financial situation on the primary market.
News analysis: Insurers and reinsurers must start to focus on emerging ‘peak’ risks
Natural catastrophes: Will previous ‘cold spots’ be targeted by insurers and reinsurers?
Hannover Re could face €10m Costa Concordia claim
Hannover Re expects a damage claim of at least €10m from the Costa Concordia wreck, according to reports.
Mixed 2012 renewals for global reinsurance market
The 1 January 2012 renewals saw a shift in industry behaviour as both insurers and reinsurers implemented more sophisticated, customised approaches to risk assessment and mitigation, according to Guy Carpenter.
Guy Carpenter renewals report identifies shift in industry behaviour
The position by reinsurers to undertake a major review of pricing and underwriting heading into renewal season has led to “significant market fragmentation and increased volatility”, according to Guy Carpenter’s 2012 global reinsurance outlook.
New managing agent enters nuclear market
New managing agent, Northcourt, was launched today, bringing fresh capacity to the global nuclear insurance market.
Marsh and Amlin to work with new nuclear managing agent
A managing agent which claims to have brought the first new capacity to the global nuclear insurance market in more than a generation has been launched.
$3bn Thai flood losses set to escalate as city centre inundation begins
Loss adjusters have told Post there is a “whiff of Katrina” about the Thailand floods, following predictions the disaster could cost more than the estimated $3.3bn (£2.1bn) insured losses.
Market moves: All change at Zurich and Willis
Following a slow period, large insurers made a number of key appointments this week, including major moves at Zurich, Allianz and RSA.