Europe
Lloyd’s recreates underwriting room in Warsaw
The historic Lloyd's Underwriting Room has been recreated in Warsaw at an event in Poland.
Prostitutes invited to Munich Re-owned Ergo party
Munich Re has confirmed that one of its business units invited 20 prostitutes to a Budapest party to reward the insurer’s high- performing agents.
Dexia Insurance Belgium's parent Eurco sees ratings upgraded
The position of Dexia Insurance Belgium is now viewed with more certainty, as it is parent Eurco has its rating upgraded.
Prostitutes invited to Munich Re-owned Ergo party
Munich Re has confirmed that one of its business units invited 20 prostitutes to a Budapest party to reward the insurer’s high- performing agents.
Dexia Insurance Belgium's parent Eurco sees ratings upgraded
The position of Dexia Insurance Belgium is now viewed with more certainty, as it is parent Eurco has its rating upgraded.
UK hailed as whiplash capital of Europe
The Association of British Insurers has today called for a clampdown on the UK’s "pain in the neck culture" that it says has made the UK the whiplash capital of Europe.
UK hailed as whiplash capital of Europe
The Association of British Insurers has today called for a clampdown on the UK’s "pain in the neck culture" that it says has made the UK the whiplash capital of Europe.
View from the top: A very bad year
Despite reinsurers' initial talk that the Australian floods and the New Zealand & Japanese earthquakes were earnings — not balance sheet — events, and there would be no impact on rates, the chatter has changed recently, with some now actively hinting at…
Mitsui steps up mid-market regional push
Mitsui Sumitomo is poised to open its doors in Birmingham as part of its regional mid-market push, ahead of the unveiling of its new property-led product for this target segment in quarter four. The news follows last month's four-strong recruitment in…
Perseverance prepares to exit UK insurance market
Perseverance, the Gibraltar-based former owner of KGM, is set to dispose of one of its remaining assets in the UK insurance market, Post understands, following negotiations to sell its stake in One Answer Network.
Solvenct II - Investments: Straight to the heart
Solvency II is about much more than simple regulation and is already preoccupying chief investment officers. Ciara Searle examines the implications it will have for asset allocation and fund transparency.
Aviva to attack motor with online-only brand
Aviva is gearing up to challenge multi-brand motor insurance giants Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance and Admiral on the aggregators with the launch of a new internet-only brand.
Mentoring - risk managers: Passing the torch
The process of mentoring, where experienced people give advice and encouragement to younger professionals, can be hugely beneficial and cost virtually nothing. Elaine Heyworth details a new scheme about to launch to assist up-and-coming risk managers.
RSA plans to 'dominate' marine after niche buy
RSA's acquisition of niche marine broker Noble Marine is part of a plan to dominate the UK marine market, according to marine director Richard Turner.
Ryan secures "direct access to Lloyd's" with acquisition
Illinois-based Ryan Specialty Group has secured a place in Lloyd's after confirming it has entered an agreement with Jubilee Group to acquire 100% of its share capital.
Jubilee confirms sale to Ryan
Jubilee Group has been sold to Ryan Specialty Group for an undisclosed sum.
Ryan secures "direct access to Lloyd's" with acquisition
Illinois-based Ryan Specialty Group has secured a place in Lloyd's after confirming it has entered an agreement with Jubilee Group to acquire 100% of its share capital.
Jubilee confirms sale to Ryan
Jubilee Group has been sold to Ryan Specialty Group for an undisclosed sum.
Post magazine – 19 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Gable to review business as profit soars 76%
Gable is to embark on a “complete review” of the business in preparation for the implementation of Solvency II.
Fitch affirms KBC group at 'A' - outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed KBC Bank's, KBC Verzekeringen N.V.'s and holding company KBC Group's long-term issuer default ratings at 'A'. The outlooks on the long-term IDRs are stable. At the same time, the agency has affirmed KBC Insurance's insurer…
Gable to review business as profit soars 76%
Gable is to embark on a “complete review” of the business in preparation for the implementation of Solvency II.
Fitch affirms KBC group at 'A' - outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed KBC Bank's, KBC Verzekeringen N.V.'s and holding company KBC Group's long-term issuer default ratings at 'A'. The outlooks on the long-term IDRs are stable. At the same time, the agency has affirmed KBC Insurance's insurer…
Consumer insurance reforms will make it harder to turn down claims - Insurance News Now – 19 May 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how, according to MP Jonathan Evans, the first changes to consumer insurance legislation in more than a century will prevent insurers from “hiding behind”…