Regulation
New body to combat knee-jerk regulation
Fears that recent crises in the global financial system could be met by inefficient, knee-jerk regulatory initiatives have prompted the International Underwriting Association to launch a new representation service for members.
Liberty grabs AIG senior casualty manager
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe), a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has said that Christopher Holborn has been appointed casualty manager for its Continental European business, covering LIU Europe's Continental European offices.
FSA publishes Financial Risk Outlook
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has reminded firms of the importance of treating fairly those customers suffering difficulties in its Financial Risk Outlook.
FSA warns on effects of current economic climate
The FSA has warned of a contraction in the number of specialist mortgage adviser firms due to the current economic conditions.
Hartford hit by $2.7bn FY net loss
The Hartford Financial Services Group, the US-based insurer, reported a $2.7bn loss of full year net income, down from a $2.9bn net gain in 2007.
Brazilian insurance industry to remain stable
The credit outlook for the Brazilian insurance industry is stable, but there are challenges from the weaker economy, increasing price competition and earnings pressures, Moody's said.
More Than finance boss joins Close
Andrew Price is leaving his position as head of finance at RSA direct arm More Than to take up a similar position at Close Premium Finance.
Assurant FY net income drops 32%
Assurant, the specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services provider, said that net incomoe dropped 32% over the course of 2008.
Catlin in US insurance underwriting deal
Catlin Group, the international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, has said that W. Brown & Associates Insurance Services will underwrite general aviation insurance for US clients nationwide on behalf of its US subsidiary, Catlin US.
Non-executive directors vital in Treating Customers Fairly, says ABI
Non-executive directors have a key role in ensuring financial service firms serve their customers well, says the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
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Court awards Lockton damages in start-up client poaching row
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DMS relocates
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Mapfre FY profits up 23%
Mapfre, the Spanish (re)insurer, gave a boost to investors when it said that full year profits rose over 23% to €900.7m.
FSA strips trading permission from Warwick Finance
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has withdrawn the permission of Leicestershire based insurance and mortgage broker Aaron Nickols, trading as Warwick Finance, to prevent it from conducting any regulated activities.
PartnerRe FY net income heavily down; outlook positive
PartnerRe, the Bermuda-based reinsurer, reported full-year net income of $46.6m, significantly down from net income in 2007 of $717m.
European insurance industry set to grow despite economic uncertainty says Ernst & Young
The European insurance industry is expected to continue to grow this year albeit at a slower pace than previous years, according to Ernst & Young in its 2009 outlook.
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