India
Indian COR poll
When will the Indian non-life market reach a combined operating ratio of 100%
Indian insurers turn their back on agency model
Since April 2010 the Indian life insurance industry has lost nearly a third of its corporate agents while most of the large life insurers have lost 50% of corporate agents, according to a new report.
Profits still elusive in growing Indian insurance market
Further growth is anticipated for India’s insurance market but achieving profitability remains a struggle for many insurers, according to a recent AM Best report.
South appointed CEO of Marsh Europe
Marsh has appointed Martin South to the newly-created position of chief executive officer of Marsh Europe.
Q&A Asia: Ageas
As part of Insurance Insight's new remit to cover Asia, Ageas's chief executive officer Gary Crist(pictured)spoke to Francesca Nyman to explain the insurers reach in the region.
WHO expert calls for cashless insurance system for Indian healthcare
Indian health insurance should cover more than it currently does according to experts at a recent one-day national consultation on the state of the market.
Eurozone financial services companies face challenging 2012
Solvency will remain a key challenge for Eurozone financial services companies throughout 2012, despite the positive action taken by the European central bank.
News analysis: Lloyd’s CEO Ward outlines diversity message with ambitious three-year plan
The start of every New Year is inevitably accompanied by the desire to deliver on resolutions made the month before — and Lloyd’s is no different.
IAG secures multi-year reinsurance protection
Insurance Australia Group has finalised its catastrophe reinsurance programme for the period commencing 1 January 2012, encompassing protection of up to $4.7bn ($3.63bn), compared to $4.1bn in 2011.
Guernsey financial services body welcomes India tax agreement
Guernsey has signed a tax information exchange agreement with India.
Swiss Re reports on 'promising' future for emerging markets
Swiss Re’s latest sigma report claims insurance in emerging markets has experienced strong growth over the past decade and the outlook for the next decade remains promising.
Swiss Re reports on emerging markets
Swiss Re’s latest sigma report claims insurance in emerging markets has experienced strong growth over the past decade and the outlook for the next decade remains promising.
Indian parliamentary committee rejects proposal to raise FDI cap
India’s parliamentary standing committee on finance has rejected the government’s proposal to increase the cap on foreign direct investment in insurance from 26% to 49%, according to India Today.
Durban 2011: More than a once-a-year event
All eyes are focused on Durban for the 2011 UN Climate Change Conference. But according to many this is much more than a once a year event, reports Andreas Spiegel.
Emerging markets look set to grow in 2012
Despite growth slowing in 2011 emerging markets will remain “reliable growth engines” in the global insurance markets in 2012, according to reinsurer Swiss Re.
Keeping pace with the evolution of risk
In the last 18 months, risk managers have faced a complex set of challenges.
Bancassurance growth outstrips traditional models in Asia
The growth of the Bancassurance model is outstripping that of agents in many parts of Asia according to Joyce Chan.
In series - Lloyd's & London market: Please mind the gap
The skills shortage remains a major concern for the London market — but emerging evidence suggests the fight for talent has begun.
MYI CEO targets more acquisitions after sealing double deal in a week
McLarens Young International has underlined a period of rapid global expansion with the acquisition of a US-based SME claims adjusting firm, just days after announcing its commitment to the aviation sector.
Earthquake hits India
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred in the region of Sikkim, India, on 18 September.
Earthquake hits India
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred in the region of Sikkim, India, on 18 September.
IMIA 2011 preview: Setting the agenda
With Amsterdam playing host next week to the 44th International Association of Engineering Insurers annual conference, IMIA chairman Neil Clutterbuck previews the event.
Business interruption - recessionary impact: Predicting the unpredictable
An uncertain economic climate is making the quantification of business interruption claims even more problematic. Tony Levitt explains.
Lloyd’s – China: Chasing the Chinese dream
As the world’s second largest economy, China is a tempting opportunity for insurers. Leigh Jackson reports on the key role being played by Lloyd’s, the difficulties in gaining traction and the reality checks on expectations.