Europe
Guy Carpenter: reinsurance market has excess capital of $19bn
For the second consecutive year, global reinsurance property catastrophe rates for most lines of business will decline at the 1 January 2011 renewals, according to a new report published by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Guy Carpenter: reinsurance market has excess capital of $19bn
For the second consecutive year, global reinsurance property catastrophe rates for most lines of business will decline at the 1 January 2011 renewals, according to a new report published by Guy Carpenter & Company.
Willis: 2011 reinsurance renewals 5-10% lower than 12 months ago
Overcapitalization in the reinsurance market continues to gradually push rates downwards with price reductions at the 1 January 2011 reinsurance renewals averaging between 5% and 10%.
Willis: 2011 reinsurance renewals 5-10% lower than 12 months ago
Overcapitalization in the reinsurance market continues to gradually push rates downwards with price reductions at the 1 January 2011 reinsurance renewals averaging between 5% and 10%.
JLT acquires to bolster continental European operation
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired Tripol AS, an Oslo based insurance broker and employee benefits business specialising in the real estate and construction business.
JLT acquires to bolster continental European operation
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired Tripol AS, an Oslo based insurance broker and employee benefits business specialising in the real estate and construction business.
Brit takeover deadline extended as over 70% accept Achilles' terms
Brit Insurance has announced that the the deadline for shareholders to accept the recommended cash offer by Achilles is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1pm on 10 January 2011.
Brit takeover deadline extended as over 70% accept Achilles' terms
Brit Insurance has announced that the the deadline for shareholders to accept the recommended cash offer by Achilles is being extended and will remain open for acceptance until the next closing date which will be 1pm on 10 January 2011.
High Court of Justice sanctions business transfer
The High Court of Justice has sanctioned the transfer of insurance and reinsurance business from Aviation & General Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Ruxley Ventures, to Tenecom, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies.
High Court of Justice sanctions business transfer
The High Court of Justice has sanctioned the transfer of insurance and reinsurance business from Aviation & General Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Ruxley Ventures, to Tenecom, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies.
Flagstone Re and RMS in $210m placing
Flagstone Reassurance Suisse SA and Risk Management Solutions have confirmed the successful placement of $210m of multi-peril Montana Re 2010-1 Notes, the second offering sponsored through the Montana Re shelf program.
Flagstone Re and RMS in $210m placing
Flagstone Reassurance Suisse SA and Risk Management Solutions have confirmed the successful placement of $210m of multi-peril Montana Re 2010-1 Notes, the second offering sponsored through the Montana Re shelf program.
S&P predicts Russian insurer will diversify in PL
Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Russia-based Energogarant JSIC.
S&P predicts Russian insurer will diversify in PL
Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Russia-based Energogarant JSIC.
Exclusive gender and risk assessment content now available
Insurance Insight’s last 2010 weekly update is now live with a look at the European Court of Justice’s decision on using gender as a risk factor will have on the insurance market, and a View from the Top that examines the importance of geographical data…
Exclusive gender and risk assessment content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s last 2010 weekly update is now live with a look at the European Court of Justice’s decision on using gender as a risk factor will have on the insurance market, and a View from the Top that examines the importance of geographical data in…
Post Europe: The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
Post Europe: The importance of geography
Geographical risk assessment has come on in leaps and bounds over the past 10 years. Insurers now have access to data across Europe that gives them the ability to pinpoint the locations of their insured risks better than ever before.
The importance of geography
Geographical risk assessment has come on in leaps and bounds over the past 10 years. Insurers now have access to data across Europe that gives them the ability to pinpoint the locations of their insured risks better than ever before.
S&P revises its outlook on Dutch insurer Eureko
Standard & Poor's has revised to stable from negative its outlook on the core operating entities and the holding companies of Netherlands-based multiline insurer Eureko Group.
S&P revises its outlook on Dutch insurer Eureko
Standard & Poor's has revised to stable from negative its outlook on the core operating entities and the holding companies of Netherlands-based multiline insurer Eureko Group.
Munich Re begins to spend €2.5bn energy investment pot
Munich Re, via its asset manager MEAG, has concluded a significant investment deal involving wind power plants in Germany.
Munich Re begins to spend €2.5bn energy investment pot
Munich Re, via its asset manager MEAG, has concluded a significant investment deal involving wind power plants in Germany.