Europe
Warning over reserves as retirement age rises – Post in print: 16 December 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes reports that insurers have been urged to review their reserves, as the proposed abolition of the retirement age could see claimants seeking increased…
Chubb names entertainment head
Chubb has appointed Francis Hernandez as its new UK and Ireland events and entertainment insurance manager.
Chubb names entertainment head
Chubb has appointed Francis Hernandez as its new UK and Ireland events and entertainment insurance manager.
More than $1bn of perils based limits place in 2010
Perils AG, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, has today announced that total placements of insurance risk transactions based on the Perils industry loss index to date in 2010 have exceeded …
More than $1bn of perils based limits place in 2010
Perils AG, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data, has today announced that total placements of insurance risk transactions based on the Perils industry loss index to date in 2010 have exceeded …
Brokers Link names Latin America head
Insurance broker alliance Brokers Link has appointed Paul Bitner as Latin America chief operating officer.
Brokers Link names Latin America head
Insurance broker alliance Brokers Link has appointed Paul Bitner as Latin America chief operating officer.
French insurance industry outlook remains negative
A new report by Moody's Investors Service has said that the outlook for the French insurance industry remains negative, primarily driven by ongoing pressures on profitability in both the non-life and life segments.
French insurance industry outlook remains negative
A new report by Moody's Investors Service has said that the outlook for the French insurance industry remains negative, primarily driven by ongoing pressures on profitability in both the non-life and life segments.
Aon duo joins Marsh's Oslo base
Marsh has boosted its Norwegian energy practice through the appointment of two brokers to its Oslo-based team.
Aon duo joins Marsh's Oslo base
Marsh has boosted its Norwegian energy practice through the appointment of two brokers to its Oslo-based team.
Lloyd's broker RFIB expands with Kazakhstan office
RFIB, the Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has expanded its presence in Eastern Europe with the opening of an office in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and the appointment of Galina Pakhomova as chief representative for the country.
Lloyd's broker RFIB expands with Kazakhstan office
RFIB, the Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has expanded its presence in Eastern Europe with the opening of an office in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and the appointment of Galina Pakhomova as chief representative for the country.
Mapfre in home and motor direct launches
Mapfre has announced plans to launch Verti, a new direct sales company specialising in the motor and home insurance segments. It will operate both via Internet and telephone.
Mapfre in home and motor direct launches
Mapfre has announced plans to launch Verti, a new direct sales company specialising in the motor and home insurance segments. It will operate both via Internet and telephone.
Coface announces new CEO
Coface has announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Pillu to the role of chief executive officer.
Coface announces new CEO
Coface has announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Pillu to the role of chief executive officer.
P&I faces challenging market in 2011, Willis warns
While investment income in the Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance market bounced back to $680m in 2009/10 from a $840m loss in 2008/09, record claims levels, and a continuing gap in the performance of individual P&I Clubs could present challenges…
P&I faces challenging market in 2011, Willis warns
While investment income in the Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance market bounced back to $680m in 2009/10 from a $840m loss in 2008/09, record claims levels, and a continuing gap in the performance of individual P&I Clubs could present challenges…
Moody's affirms ING insurance ratings
Moody's Investors Service affirmed the A2 insurance financial strength (IFS) ratings of the US life insurance subsidiaries (collectively, ING US) of ING Groep NV (ING Group, senior debt at A1, stable) and the Baa1 senior rating of ING Verzekeringen N.V. …
Moody's affirms ING insurance ratings
Moody's Investors Service affirmed the A2 insurance financial strength (IFS) ratings of the US life insurance subsidiaries (collectively, ING US) of ING Groep NV (ING Group, senior debt at A1, stable) and the Baa1 senior rating of ING Verzekeringen N.V. …
News Analysis - IMD: In perfect harmony
New minimum harmonisation requirements being proposed by the EU for IMD2 hope to level the regulation playing field. Vic Wyman reports.
LIU Europe grows its strategic assets team
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has added to its strategic assets division with the appointment of Michael Shen as senior underwriter.
LIU Europe grows its strategic assets team
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has added to its strategic assets division with the appointment of Michael Shen as senior underwriter.