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Global markets send Arig to 2008 loss
The dramatic decline in the global equity markets triggered a revaluation in the invested assets hel...
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Life reinsurance
Swiss Re downgraded by AM Best
Troubled Swiss reinsurance giant Swiss Re has been downgraded by ratings agency AM Best.
Chinese insurers report record premium growth in January
(BESTWIRE) - The China Insurance Regulatory Commission reported that, by the end of January, the country's insurance sector recorded year-on-year total original premium income of 114.76bn yuan ($16.77bn), up 8.62% from 105.65bn yuan in January 2007.
Hartford chief operating officer to retire
Tom Marra has said he will retire from the chief operating officer's position at US insurer The Hartford in July.
Everyone's ignoring the elephant in the corner
The events of the last 18 months have meant that it is entirely appropriate for insurers to raise th...
Power to the people
Diversity: One broker's experience
FSA sends out PPI letter
The Financial Services Authority has written to firms still selling single premium Payment Protectio...
Action abroad
Legal update: arbitration agreements
In hot water
Ratings agencies
Allianz believed to be lead insurer on Amsterdam crash
Allianz were the lead insurer for the plane crash for the Turkish airline that crashed at an Amsterdam airport on Wednesday, Post's sister magazine Reinsurance has reported.
Allianz lead insurer on Amsterdam crash - sources
Allianz were the lead insurer for the plane crash for the Turkish airline that crashed at an Amsterdam airport on Wednesday, Reinsurance understands.
AIG says in talks with US Government
(BESTWIRE) - American International Group is discussing with federal officials "new alternatives" for shoring up the insurer's finances under its existing $150bn rescue plan, a company spokeswoman said.
Biba supports FSA’s stance on PPI
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has come forward with its support of the FSA's decision on firms selling single premium Payment Protection Insurance.
Domestic Florida insurer takes on State Farm policies
(BestWire) - Another Florida domestic insurer has stepped forward to announce it is prepared to take some State Farm Florida policies.
FSA insists on end to PPI sales with loans
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has written to all firms still selling single premium payment protection insurance (PPI) with unsecured personal loans asking them to withdraw the product as soon as possible, and by no later than 29 May.
FSA wants all firms to stop selling single premium PPI
The Financial Services Authority has written to all firms still selling single premium Payment Protection Insurance with unsecured personal loans asking them to withdraw the product as soon as possible, and by no later than 29 May.
Broker legacy issues initiative launched
ARC, the UK trade body for legacy management professionals, has announced it is launching an initaitve to explore the question of broker legacy issues in order to better identify the current concerns of the legacy sector and where potential solutions, if…
Insurance industry’s ability to navigate recession depends on investment
The top risks faced by the insurance industry as all connected to the fall-out from the credit crunch, and its impact on the strength and profitability of the insurance industry, according to a survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Chubb launches new pension scheme liability insurance
Chubb Insurance has launched a new pension scheme and benefit plan liability policy in response to the increasing obligations being placed on trustees and the rising risks they face.
Aviva off 3% as FTSE continues fall
Aviva. the UK insurance giant, saw its shares off 3% as the FTSE continued to fall on Friday.
Former Swiss Re IT head hired for Acord post
Juergen Heck, formerly Head of Global IT Operations for Swiss Re has joined Acord as its program director for Europe for the next several months.
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