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Aon Benfield: Australian floods could cost $20bn
Aon Benfield has released its monthly Cat Recap report, predicting that devastating floods in Australia could impact insurers to the tune of $20bn US dollars.
Aon Benfield: Australian floods could cost $20bn
Aon Benfield has released its monthly Cat Recap report, predicting that devastating floods in Australia could impact insurers to the tune of $20bn US dollars.
LMA issues Egypt alert
The situation in Egypt is being monitored by underwriters and their security advisers.
LMA issues Egypt alert
The situation in Egypt is being monitored by underwriters and their security advisers.
Willis and Atlas join forces in PCC first
The Global Captive Practice of Willis Group Holdings and Atlas Insurance PCC (Protected Cell Company), have become the first in the insurance industry to use PCC technology to underwrite UK statutory motor liability from Malta.
Willis and Atlas join forces in PCC first
The Global Captive Practice of Willis Group Holdings and Atlas Insurance PCC (Protected Cell Company), have become the first in the insurance industry to use PCC technology to underwrite UK statutory motor liability from Malta.
Munich Re unveils profit estimate for 2010
On the basis of preliminary estimates, Munich Re achieved a consolidated result of €2.43bn for 2010 (2009: €2.56bn), despite substantial major losses, it announced this morning.
Munich Re unveils profit estimate for 2010
On the basis of preliminary estimates, Munich Re achieved a consolidated result of €2.43bn for 2010 (2009: €2.56bn), despite substantial major losses, it announced this morning.
Editor's comment: Cullum's Advent calendar
The transfer deadline day, 31 January, saw a host of football clubs scrambling over themselves to secure deals to improve their stock ahead of the final push for safety, promotion, Europe or silverware.
Nationals call for FSA talks as Towergate seals £200m deal
Chief executives from some of the UK's largest brokers have called for a meeting with the Financial Services Authority to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
News analysis - Towergate refinancing: Towergate to kick into full IPO mode
With confirmation of Advent's £200m cash injection, what does Towergate have planned next? Mairi MacDonald explores the options.
Quinn signs up to ABI's GTA agreement
Quinn Insurance has signed up to the Association of British Insurers' general terms of agreement between insurers and credit hire operators.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.
Post history - 10 years ago: Chubb offer refused by Hiscox
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Broking focus - BCP: Business Continuity Plans for beginners
Brokers and claims practitioners differ in opinion over the usefulness of business continuity plans. Amy Ellis looks at how the market can be educated about the inherent benefits.
Hannover Re "satisfied" with reinsurance renewals
Hannover Re has said it is “satisfied” with the outcome of the 1 January treaty renewals in non-life reinsurance.
Hannover Re "satisfied" with reinsurance renewals
Hannover Re has said it is “satisfied” with the outcome of the 1 January treaty renewals in non-life reinsurance.
Post Magazine – 3 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Mapfre revenue tops €20bn
Spanish insurer Mapfre has announced revenue on €20.4bn for 2010 (£17.3bn) – an increase of more than 8% on 2009.
Mapfre revenue tops €20bn
Spanish insurer Mapfre has announced revenue on €20.4bn for 2010 (£17.3bn) – an increase of more than 8% on 2009.
Danish tunnel project selects risk management partner
The Danish government-owned company Femern has created to buildan 11-mile fixed link between Denmark and Germany has used Risk Decisions’ Predict software to assess the impact of the different risks on the construction cost of the link.
Danish tunnel project selects risk management partner
The Danish government-owned company Femern has created to buildan 11-mile fixed link between Denmark and Germany has used Risk Decisions’ Predict software to assess the impact of the different risks on the construction cost of the link.
Alleanza Toro assigned 'AA' financial strength and counterparty credit ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Alleanza Toro SpA, an operating company of Italy-based insurance group Generali. The outlook is stable.
Alleanza Toro assigned 'AA' financial strength and counterparty credit ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Alleanza Toro SpA, an operating company of Italy-based insurance group Generali. The outlook is stable.