Middle East
Chedid Re forms Lloyd's partnership
Chedid Re and Price Forbes & Partners have entered an association agreement for the insurance and reinsurance placement of upstream and downstream hydrocarbon energy business.
Chedid Re forms Lloyd's partnership
Chedid Re and Price Forbes & Partners have entered an association agreement for the insurance and reinsurance placement of upstream and downstream hydrocarbon energy business.
Aon: energy rates rise over
The rapid price rises in the energy insurance market in response to this year’s massive losses were short-lived and previous trends have been reasserted.
Loss adjuster seals Kuwait tie up
Charles Taylor adjusting has entered an exclusive representation agreement with Neshami, a leading firm of loss adjusters in Kuwait to work together on major insurance losses in the country and the GCC countries.
Zurich expands Middle Eastern operation with swoop
Zurich has signed an agreement to acquire 99.98% of Compagnie Libanaise D’Assurances SAL, a privately owned Lebanese insurer with branch operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Oman.
Zurich expands Middle Eastern operation with swoop
Zurich has signed an agreement to acquire 99.98% of Compagnie Libanaise D’Assurances SAL, a privately owned Lebanese insurer with branch operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Oman.
Global business, hidden danger
The US and EU have new trade sanctions against Iran. (Re)insurers must be aware of both sets of regulations as well as potential for supra-national jurisdiction, argue Jamie Rogers and Pieter van Tol.
Bahrain firms eye UK Takaful tie-up
A joint venture between UK-based distributors and Middle-Eastern insurers is the most successful formula for launching a Takaful operation in the UK, according to the chief executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board.
ALC Health strikes UAE deal
International medical insurance provider ALC Health has formed a partnership with the Arab Orient Insurance Company to underwrite its worldwide health plan for companies and residents in the United Arab Emirates.
Crawford marks training successes
Crawford & Company's bespoke MBA training programme for future business leaders has produced its first 15 graduates.
Crawford marks training successes
Crawford & Company's bespoke MBA training programme for future business leaders has produced its first 15 graduates.
CII to revamp Indian regulator agents tests
The Chartered Insurance Institute has been invited by the Indian insurance regulator to overhaul its compulsory agents' test in a development the CII expects will be recognised by — and replicated in — other emerging economic powerhouses.
Interview - Sandy Scott: Discovery continues for tireless Scott
As CII chief executive Sandy Scott notches up a decade at the helm of the institute, he talks to Lynn Rouse about change, challenges and his critics, plus the professionalism agenda he is intent on pursuing.
Post Europe Q&A – ALC Health
In the latest of our regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to Sue Wilson, director for the European office of ALC Health.
Insurance Insight Q&A – ALC Health
In the latest of our regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to Sue Wilson, director for the European office of ALC Health.
Ace appoints new MD for Middle East and North Africa
Ace European Group has appointed Steve Dixon as regional managing director, ACE Middle East and North Africa.
EMEA insurance buyers reap benefits from increased competition
Insurance buyers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are reaping the cost benefits created by greater competition among insurers for their business and the added capacity generated by new entrants to the market, according to a new report.
Hardy profit nosedives in first half results
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda's profit before tax has fallen to £0.8m (H1 2009: £7.8m) after it was hit by a string of catastrophic events.
Zurich reshapes global life business
Zurich has appointed four regional chief executives within global life, Europe, Asia Pacific & Middle East, North America and Latin America.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
The Reinsurance Power List 2010: Who's the daddy?
After the usual team debates, tears and tantrums, once again the Reinsurance team presents its annual Power List. We give you our opinions on who is hot and who is not in the reinsurance world and why they are a force to be reckoned with
Interview - Stefano Tranquillo: Sticking to the principle
FM Global's Stefano Tranquillo may have a diverse background but, he tells Lynn Rouse, the company has achieved first-class underwriting results using a risk management model that has changed little in the 175 years since it was founded.
Reinsurer capital up 8% - Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield Aggregate (ABA) report from Aon Benfield Research team estimates that global reinsurer capital increased by 8% to $434bn, surpassing the record levels set in 2007 before the global financial crisis occurred.