Canada
Insurers braced for losses after Canada train derailment
Insurers are facing further losses in Canada after a freight train carrying crude oil exploded in the middle of a small Canadian town.
Motor Claims 2013: Canada PI fee cap could be emulated
Canada may hold the key to regulatory reform of personal injury motor claims, according to Enterprise liability claims and risk manager Nigel Goodall.
RSA increases premium by 5% and cuts dividend
RSA Group has reported operating profit of £684m (2011: £727m) for 2012 including an entirely flat underwriting result of £375m.
'Fully-valued' RSA on course for 95% COR
A poor claims experience on RSA's Motability book will see the insurer pushing for "significant rate increases" as it renegotiates the three-year contract this year.
GFIA launches official website
The Global Federation of Insurance Associations has launched an official website designed to promote better understanding of the global insurance industry.
Aviva reveals 97% COR in steady results
Aviva's general insurance business delivered a combined operating ratio of 97% in the first nine months of 2012, in line with the previous year, excluding RAC.
Spencer aims for consistency at Aviva
Robin Spencer, Aviva's recently appointed chief executive of general insurance in the UK & Ireland, has outlined his desire to bring stability and growth to the business.
Insuralex elects New York member
International lawyers group Insuralex has added New York practice Kissel Hirsch & Wilmer to its members.
Zurich renews seven-year CSC agreement
Zurich has extended its IT application system master service agreement with technology provider CSC for another seven years.
Analyst rules out North American sale ahead of Aviva meeting
Aviva has been warned against the disposal of its US and Canadian divisions as there are too few buyers in the marketplace.
Management merry-go-round at Catlin Canada
The Catlin Group has appointed David Huebel as chief executive of the firm's Canadian operation, replacing Mike Hansen who will continue as the aerospace product group's global leader.
R&Q settles Ace legal dispute
Randall & Quilter has reached an agreement in principle, which would resolve all of its outstanding legal cases with various companies of the Ace group.
Manulife plans Asia expansion
Candadian insurer Manulife Financial plans to double its insurance agents in Asia to about 100,000 in the next five years and boost the region's share of profit to 40%.
RSA makes acquisition in Quebec
RSA has acquired L'Union Canadienne Compagnie D'assurances from Co-operators General Insurance Company.
RSA's Canadian arm acquires Quebec-based P&C insurer
Home, motor and business insurer RSA Canada has agreed to acquire L'Union Canadienne, a Quebec-based intermediated P&C insurer, from its parent company Co-operators General Insurance Company for C$150m pending regulatory approval.
Interview: RSA's Simon Lee and Adrian Brown talk evolution not revolution
Simon Lee is the man charged with leading RSA to the next stage of its development. Alongside Adrian Brown, he discusses overseas expansion, the benefit of bolt-ons, and why RSA has a 'splendid' independent future ahead.
RSA chief to target 'smallish' opportunities outside the UK
RSA boss Simon Lee is eyeing growth outside the UK with the acquisition of a number of "bolt-on" businesses, while also suggesting he is not ready to launch a big money raid anytime soon.
Markel launches into marine in Canada
Markel International’s Canadian firm Elliott Special Risks has hired a team of four marine professionals from what used to be Axa for its Montreal office.
Lockton launches global partnership
Broker Lockton today announced the formation of the Lockton Global partnership.
Zurich makes two international promotions
Zurich has made two new appointments in its commercial market sector in Canada, and in the North America-based financial services group.
RSA’s Brown promotes European focus as opportunity for UK brokers
RSA boss Adrian Brown has reassured UK brokers that the firm’s recent restructure of its executive team will have no negative impact on domestic commitments.
View from the top: A better deal on motor
We have a problem. As an industry, claims inflation in motor insurance is racing ahead of average earnings increases.
QBE Canada names underwriting boss
Commercial lines insurer QBE has named Valerie Jobson as director of underwriting in its Canadian branch.
Broking supplement - Interview Toby Esser: Expansive thinking
Toby Esser talks about striking serious deals, his acquisitive ambitions and plans to penalise paper-lovers