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Marsh reports 22% rise in operating income to $972m in 2010
Marsh & McLennan Companies has reported net income increased to $855m (£529m) in 2010 compared to $227m (£141m) in 2009.
Hyperion chair: IPO on track after 41% leap in EBITDA
Hyperion, the international insurance and re-insurance distribution group saw revenue increase 26% to £72.2m (2009: £57.2m) and EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, rise by 41% to £12m (2009: £8.5m) for the year ended 30th September 2010.
Hyperion chair: IPO on track after 41% leap in EBITDA
Hyperion, the international insurance and re-insurance distribution group saw revenue increase 26% to £72.2m (2009: £57.2m) and EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, rise by 41% to £12m (2009: £8.5m) for the year ended 30th September 2010.
Quinn sale uncertain in wake of election
Irish papers have reported that the sale of Quinn Insurance looks set to be delayed until after the general election.
Quinn sale uncertain in wake of election
Irish papers have reported that the sale of Quinn Insurance looks set to be delayed until after the general election.
Ace appoints multinational claims client executive
Ace has appointed Graham Chesman as multinational claims client executive for the Ace European group.
Ace appoints multinational claims client executive
Ace has appointed Graham Chesman as multinational claims client executive for the Ace European group.
Amlin boss warns insurers could quit UK over Solvency II "gold plating"
Amlin chief executive Charles Philipps has warned his firm could relocate overseas because of Solvency II.
Amlin boss warns insurers could quit UK over Solvency II "gold plating"
Amlin chief executive Charles Philipps has warned his firm could relocate overseas because of Solvency II.
Exclusive regulation and D&O content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at Guernsey’s need to declare it would not be seeking Solvency II equivalency; and a View from the Top which says challenges in the European directors’ and officers’ markets are formidable.
Exclusive regulation and D&O content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at Guernsey’s need to declare it would not be seeking Solvency II equivalency; and a View from the Top which says challenges in the European directors’ and officers’ markets are…
Guernsey’s independence
Guernsey recently made it quite clear it would not be seeking equivalence under Solvency II. Dominic Wheatley examines why the authorities there felt the need to make this declaration and what it means for insurers and captives there.
Post Europe: Guernsey’s independence
Guernsey recently made it quite clear it would not be seeking equivalence under Solvency II. Dominic Wheatley examines why the authorities there felt the need to make this declaration and what it means for insurers and captives there.
View from the Top: The challenge of D&O
Twenty-five years ago it was argued that “it is easier to hang onto a sow with a soapy tail than to hold a director liable”, but today the reverse is true.
Post Europe: View from the Top: The challenge of D&O
Twenty-five years ago it was argued that “it is easier to hang onto a sow with a soapy tail than to hold a director liable”, but today the reverse is true.
IIB questions logic of upfront commission disclosure
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has reiterated its concerns that the European Commission-led review of the Insurance Mediation Directive could lead to mandatory commission disclosure.
IIB questions logic of upfront commission disclosure
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has reiterated its concerns that the European Commission-led review of the Insurance Mediation Directive could lead to mandatory commission disclosure.
GIIA appoints new chairman
The Guernsey International Insurance Association has appointed Martin Le Pelley, of Heritage Insurance Management as its new chairman.
GIIA appoints new chairman
The Guernsey International Insurance Association has appointed Martin Le Pelley, of Heritage Insurance Management as its new chairman.
Axa appoints new head of group corporate responsibility
Axa has appointment of Mrs Gaëlle Olivier as chief executive officer of Axa’s property and casualty operations in Asia, effective 12 April.
Axa appoints new head of group corporate responsibility
Axa has appointment of Mrs Gaëlle Olivier as chief executive officer of Axa’s property and casualty operations in Asia, effective 12 April.
Delta Lloyd outlook revised to 'stable'
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today revised the outlook of the Delta Lloyd ratings to 'stable' from 'negative'.
Delta Lloyd outlook revised to 'stable'
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today revised the outlook of the Delta Lloyd ratings to 'stable' from 'negative'.
Ace shuffles European management team
Ace has made a raft of changes to its management team across Southern Europe.