Regulation
Condon denies anything to do with whiteboard claims
Philip Condon had nothing to do with the whiteboard claims at the centre of the Serious Fraud Office's case against him. This was the assertion of Mr Condon’s defence counsel Gareth Rees QC in his opening statements today, writes Charlie Thomas.
Police frustrated by abuse of DOC loophole
The police are growing increasingly frustrated by the emergence of new ploys to evade the insurance ...
Appointment at Aon
Aon has made four new appointments in its property and public sector division. Graham Munro has been...
Fitch confident of stable market outlook
Fitch Ratings has maintained a stable outlook on the global reinsurance sector, with the belief that...
Back in black
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C&G blames abnormal loss for negative outlook
Congregational and General has blamed "industry-wide losses" after its outlook was revised by Standa...
Axa acquires ICAS International
AXA UK has acquired 100% of the share capital of ICAS International, a provider of employee support and well-being services.
Industry guidance key role in principles-based regulation
The Financial Services Authority's (FSA) new framework for recognising industry guidance has come into effect – which the regulator said was an important step in the move towards Principles-Based Regulation.
Scor includes Converium bosses in new structure
Fresh from its acquisition of Converium, French reinsurer Scor has appointed a new group executive committee has been appointed that includes two senior figures from the Swiss target company.
New term for FSA's Independent Complaints Commissioner
Sir Anthony Holland has been reappointed as the Independent Complaints Commissioner for the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for a second term, beginning on 3 September 2007.
RSA survey supports claims of burgeoning compensation culture
A new insurer survey supports claims there could be a growing litigious culture in Britain With 40% of people admitting that they would be prepared to sue a lawyer or financial adviser if they received bad advice.
Singapore-based insurer completes scheme transfer
Whittington has announced the completion of a Solvent Scheme of Arrangement for a Singapore-based in...
Partner Re to consolidate $1bn reinsurer in Dublin
Partner Reinsurance Europe, based in Dublin, a subsidiary of Bermudian reinsurer Partner Re, is to b...
Is the party over?
Re think
Markel to open Singapore office
Markel International has announced plans to open an office in Singapore before the end of the year. ...
Scor gains control of Converium
French insurance company Scor has gained formal control of Converium. Scor closed the deal on 8 Augu...
The definition of reinsurance
Mairi Mallon catches up with Torsten Jeworrek of Munich Re and encounters a mood of cautious optimism at the world number one
To prevent or insure?
Workers' comp
Reinsurance market maintains stable outlook
Fitch Ratings has maintained a stable rating outlook on the global reinsurance sector, which faces several key challenges, in particular that of increasingly difficult market conditions and balancing demands for returns on capital with financial…
Lloyd's charities donates £50k to Business and Peace Fund
The Lloyd’s Corporation's grant-making body has become the first founding supporter of a new fund established to aid peace building by promoting best business practice in conflict prone areas.
Partner Re reveals carrier
Bermuda-headquartered global reinsurer Partner Re has announced its subsidiary Partner Reinsurance E...
Gender law could trigger legal move
Insurers who sell group risk policies have raised concerns about the impending introduction of Europ...