Europe
Axa makes senior claims appointment in Asia
Axa has appointed Leo Costes as regional claims practice leader for Asia.
Enoizi named chief executive of Pool Re
Julian Enoizi is to become chief executive of UK government-backed terrorism mutual Pool Re.
R&Q acquires Woodcroft Insurance
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has acquired the entire issued share capital of Guernsey domiciled captive insurer Woodcroft Insurance Company.
Europe: A pen for Europe?
Managing general agents have seen a resurgence of popularity in the UK, but has there been a similar renaissance across the continent? Tim Evershed investigates.
Zurich chairman steps down following Wauthier death
Zurich Insurance Group chairman Josef Ackermann has resigned from his post claiming that he felt pressure to step down following the death of chief financial officer Pierre Wauthier.
Post magazine – 29 August 2013
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Liberty Mutual Insurance expands commercial casualty team
Liberty Mutual Insurance has expanded commercial casualty team with two new appointments.
MAST supports UK Marine Framework for unexploded weaponry
Maritime Asset Security and Training is helping the Construction Industry Research and Information Association to develop a risk management framework for dealing with Unexploded Ordnance in the near-shore and offshore environment.
Zurich group CFO found dead in his apartment
Zurich's group chief financial officer Pierre Wauthier has been found dead in his apartment.
Europe: Too big to fail?
The recent release of the Financial Stability Board's GSII list has led to complaints that insurers are not being differentiated from banks. Francesca Nyman explains.
VIG completes integration of former QBE Macedonia
The former QBE Macedonia firm has completed its integration into the Vienna Insurance Group and was renamed as Akcionersko Društvo za Osiguruvanje i Reosiguruvanje Makedonija Skopje.
View from the Top: The growing foreign appetite for China
Foreign insurers are looking to capitalise on M&A opportunities in China and access the motor insurance market. This follows the removal of restrictions to write compulsory third party liability insurance. The motor insurance segment comprises over 70%…
Amlin Europe claims ratio hit by French property claims
Amlin Europe results were hit by large property losses in France in the first half of 2013.
Acturis secures major deal in continental Europe
Software provider Acturis has struck a deal to provide services to a major international insurer in continental Europe.
View from the Top: Expect profits to be squeezed in Asia
An economist from trade credit insurer Euler Hermes gives a perspective on how weak global demand is impacting Asia's trade prospects.
Europe: Continental catastrophes
An EC Green Paper proposing harmonisation of catastrophe insurance across Europe has faced strong criticism from the market. Edmund Tirbutt explains why.
Zurich's results hit by floods in Europe
Zurich has reported a business operating profit of $2.3bn for the first half of the year (till 30 June), down 9% over the same period in 2012, and a net income attributable to shareholders of $1.9bn, down 17%.
Post magazine – 15 August 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
International: Entering cyberspace
Will the potential implementation of the EU Data Protection Directive lead to growth in the cyber liability market in Europe?
Interview: Markel's William Stovin: Culture club
Happy with the cultural fit following Markel’s $3.1bn acquisition of Alterra, president and chief operating officer William Stovin is looking to drive the newly merged firm forward.
Double promotion for Ace’s Continental casualty team
Ace Group has made two promotions in its Continental Europe casualty insurance business.
Costa Concordia removal to cost $1.1bn says Munich Re
The loss for the stricken ship Costa Concordia continues to grow with Munich Re revealing removal costs for the wreck are likely to exceed $1.1bn.
Ace appoints Russell in new senior PI role for UK and Ireland
Ace Group has appointed Geoff Russell as regional senior professional indemnity underwriter for the UK and Ireland.
QBE promotes Quinn from Ireland to lead professional national practice
QBE has appointed Simon Quinn as underwriting manager for its professional and financial Lines national practice.