Europe
Moody's launches Solvency II compliance tool
Risk measurement and management firm Moody's Analytics has added a Solvency II compliance tool to its enterprise risk solutions suite.
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.
William Russell adds benefits to global health cover
International insurance provider William Russell will include additional benefits in its global health plan range for 2013.
Swiss Re forecasts 8% growth in emerging markets in 2013
Global non-life direct premiums are projected to grow by 3% in real terms in 2013, fuelled by emerging market growth of nearly 8%, according to Swiss Re.
Insurers' 'systemic risk' activities significantly less than banks'
International insurance think tank the Geneva Association has published a cross-industry analysis comparing the named 28 global systemically important banks to 28 of the world’s largest insurers on indicators of systemic risk.
Lloyd's managing agents offered guidance on Eurozone exit
Lloyd's managing agents have been given new guidance on how insurance and reinsurance contracts may react in the event of a Eurozone exit.
LMA issues Eurozone exit advice
The Lloyd's Market Association and law firm Clyde & Co have issued guidance on the impact on insurance and reinsurance contracts of a Eurozone exit for managing agents.
Aon Hewitt appoints global benefits leader from Mercer
Aon Hewitt, the human resources solutions business of Aon, has appointed Janine Heijckers-van den Nieuwenhuysen as global benefits leader for EMEA.
Arch faces legal challenge in Malta over D&O policy
Lloyd's insurer Arch Insurance Company (Europe) is being challenged in the Superior Courts of Malta in connection with a directors' and officers' policy for European Insurance Group.
Insurance head to leave European Commission
One of the key figures involved with the development of Solvency II is to leave the European Commission.
JLT Re appoints Aon's Dubecq as partner
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Thomas Dubecq as partner to support its growing international presence.
XL appoints Wenzel as senior VP capital markets
XL Group reinsurance arm has appointed Craig Wenzel as senior vice president of capital markets.
Allianz Worldwide Care partners with Australia's Medibank
Allianz Worldwide Care has formed a partnership with Australian private health insurer Medibank to provide cover for expatriates based in Australia.
Groupama 'BB-' IFS rating affirmed
Groupama SA has had its BB- long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength rating affirmed by Standard and Poor's, along with its guaranteed subsidiaries.
S&P affirms Groupama SA rating following UK sale
Standard & Poor's has affirmed its BB- long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on French insurer Groupama SA and its guaranteed subsidiaries.
Europe View from the Top: Turning the telescope around
Research by Ernst & Young entitled Turning risk into results, launched at the Federation of European Risk Managers Association, brings positive news.
Willis in referral agreement with Hay Group
Broker Willis has formed a mutual referral agreement with international management consultancy Hay Group.
Allianz appoints global reinsurance head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Simon Buxton as global head of reinsurance.
LMA publishes nuclear exclusion clauses update
The first in a series of nuclear and radioactive contamination exclusion clauses has been published by the Lloyd’s Market Association.
Skuld expands in Asia with Singapore hub
Skuld is opening a branch office in Singapore to capitalise on "significant growth opportunities across the region".
APC takes first step into mainland Europe
APC has taken its first step into continental Europe by launching two SME insurance products in the Dutch market through its new platform APC Holland.
Towergate win boosts Gable GWP 'by 30%'
Towergate Underwriting has entered a five-year partnership with listed insurer Gable Holdings, which will act as a cover provider from January 2013.
Skuld posts underwriting deficit after rise in pool claims
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld posted a third-quarter bottom line deficit of $2.9m today following record claims costs from the international group's pooling system.
APC to serve Dutch SME market
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has set its sights on the continent with the launch of a Dutch arm as the first step in its expansion plans.