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Hiscox puts UK winter freeze bill at £16m, but on track for healthy profit
Hiscox today reported that although 2010 was marked by many significant and expensive catastrophes, most of these occurred in areas where it had deliberately reduced exposure due to weak rates.
Hiscox puts UK winter freeze bill at £16m, but on track for healthy profit
Hiscox today reported that although 2010 was marked by many significant and expensive catastrophes, most of these occurred in areas where it had deliberately reduced exposure due to weak rates.
Fitch predicts non-life improvement as it affirms Allianz's 'AA-' rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Germany-based Allianz SE's insurer financial strength rating and long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at 'AA-'.
Fitch predicts non-life improvement as it affirms Allianz's 'AA-' rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Germany-based Allianz SE's insurer financial strength rating and long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at 'AA-'.
Zurich names GCUK CEO
Zurich has named Ann Haugh chief executive officer Global Corporate in the United Kingdom (GCUK). Ms Haugh will take up the post on February 1 2011.
Zurich names GCUK CEO
Zurich has named Ann Haugh chief executive officer Global Corporate in the United Kingdom (GCUK). Ms Haugh will take up the post on February 1 2011.
Guernsey rejects idea of equivalence under Solvency II
The authorities in Guernsey have no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II, according to the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and the States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department.
Guernsey rejects idea of equivalence under Solvency II
The authorities in Guernsey have no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II, according to the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and the States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department.
Coffey leaves Zurich
Zurich has confirmed that head of broker personal lines Mark Coffey has left the position less than 18 months after he was appointed.
Coffey leaves Zurich
Zurich has confirmed that head of broker personal lines Mark Coffey has left the position less than 18 months after he was appointed.
XL names new Nordic chief
XL Insurance has appointed Peter Wullimann as its new country manager for the Nordic region.
XL names new Nordic chief
XL Insurance has appointed Peter Wullimann as its new country manager for the Nordic region.
Ecclesiastical announces €2.4m Ireland investment
Ecclesiastical is to create up to 20 jobs as part of a €2.4m investment to help grow the specialist insurance group’s operations throughout Ireland.
Ecclesiastical announces €2.4m Ireland investment
Ecclesiastical is to create up to 20 jobs as part of a €2.4m investment to help grow the specialist insurance group’s operations throughout Ireland.
Brit Insurance share deal deadline extended - again
Brit shareholders have more time to decide whether to accept an offer from Achilles after the deadline was extended for a fourth time.
Brit Insurance share deal deadline extended - again
Brit shareholders have more time to decide whether to accept an offer from Achilles after the deadline was extended for a fourth time.
Cat bond market set for expansion
The market for catastrophe bonds grew in 2010 and will continue to expand this year, according to Munich Re.
Cat bond market set for expansion
The market for catastrophe bonds grew in 2010 and will continue to expand this year, according to Munich Re.
Abacus becomes Europe’s first PCC structured insurance manager
Abacus Risk Management Services has become Europe’s first insurance manager structured as a Protected Cell Company (PCC).
Abacus becomes Europe’s first PCC structured insurance manager
Abacus Risk Management Services has become Europe’s first insurance manager structured as a Protected Cell Company (PCC).
KBC Group names Huyghebaert successor
KBC Group has appointed Thomas Leysen chairman of the company’s board. The appointment follows the decision of 65-year-olf current chairman Jan Huyghebaert to step down from the role.
KBC Group names Huyghebaert successor
KBC Group has appointed Thomas Leysen chairman of the company’s board. The appointment follows the decision of 65-year-olf current chairman Jan Huyghebaert to step down from the role.
Exclusive captives content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the advantages of captives in Europe, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for insurers to support international initiatives.
Exclusive captives content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the advantages of captives in Europe, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for insurers to support international initiatives.