Switzerland
The Geneva Association appoints head of institutional relations
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, has appointed former secretary general of the International Association of Deposit Insurers and deputy director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Donald Inscoe, as head of…
Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market
Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports.
Zurich confirms CHF700m senior debt placement
Zurich has confirmed the successful placement of 700m Swiss Francs in senior debt.
Swiss Re warns of growing subsidence risk
Swiss Re has warned that climate change could “magnify” an already significant increase in property damage as a result of soil subsidence.
Swiss Re warns of growing subsidence risk
Swiss Re has warned that climate change could “magnify” an already significant increase in property damage as a result of soil subsidence.
Catlin Re Switzerland launches in Madrid
Catlin Re Switzerland, the continental European reinsurer of Catlin Group Limited has confirmed it will underwrite treaty reinsurance business from a new office in Madrid.
Catlin Re Switzerland launches in Madrid
Catlin Re Switzerland, the continental European reinsurer of Catlin Group Limited has confirmed it will underwrite treaty reinsurance business from a new office in Madrid.
Post Europe: Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Interview - Paul Taylor: Relishing challenges
With a career that has spanned the globe, new Airmic chair Paul Taylor wants to push risk management up the agenda. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his upcoming tenure.
Post Europe: The challenges of pan-European insurance programme
The European Single Market aims to bring harmonisation of goods and services, however, for insurers working on pan-European deals there are still challenges to overcome. John Bibby explains how working with the airline industry has its own special…
The challenges of pan-European insurance programme
The European Single Market aims to bring harmonisation of goods and services, however, for insurers working on pan-European deals there are still challenges to overcome. John Bibby explains how working with the airline industry has its own special…
European PI insurance GWP could top €7bn
The professional indemnity insurance market across Europe could be worth up to €7bn (£6.1bn) by 2014, new research has revealed.
European PI insurance GWP could top €7bn
The professional indemnity insurance market across Europe could be worth up to €7bn (£6.1bn) by 2014, new research has revealed.
Catlin Q1 GWP bolstered by Swiss start-up as UK/London dips 10%
Catlin this morning reported that it had seen an 11 per cent increase in gross premiums written ($1.4bn or £860m) and that over half (52 per cent) had been written by non-London/UK underwriting hubs.
Catlin Q1 GWP bolstered by Swiss start-up as UK/London dips 10%
Catlin this morning reported that it had seen an 11 per cent increase in gross premiums written ($1.4bn or £860m) and that over half (52 per cent) had been written by non-London/UK underwriting hubs.
Brightside director joins STM board
Cross-border financial services provider STM Group has appointed Julian Telling as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
Brightside director joins STM board
Cross-border financial services provider STM Group has appointed Julian Telling as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
Allied World plans Glasgow branch after Chubb defection
Magnus McGurk has left his role as Chubb's financial lines boss in Glasgow to join Allied World Europe, with a view to setting up a new operation in the city.
Interview - Michael Walter & Edward Maddison: Engaging the next generation
Lynn Rouse talks to ASL's Michael Walter and Edward Maddison about expanding horizons, operational expertise and engaging the firm's next generation.
SPB reports revenue of €77.4m
Recent corporate acquisitions have boosted net revenue at SPB Group in 2010 to €77.4m.
SPB reports revenue of €77.4m
Recent corporate acquisitions have boosted net revenue at SPB Group in 2010 to €77.4m.
Swiss Re to increase dividend by 175%
The Swiss Re board of directors has proposed the approval of a dividend for 2010 of CHF 2.75 - a 175% increase compared to 2009.
Swiss Re to increase dividend by 175%
The Swiss Re board of directors has proposed the approval of a dividend for 2010 of CHF 2.75 - a 175% increase compared to 2009.