Regulation
Global Aerospace.
Global Aerospace confirmed its aviation policies included terrorist cover. Tony Medniuk (pictured...
Straight talk.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is due to take over from the Policyholders' Protection Board in December. Suzanne McCarthy, chief executive of the FSCS, talked to Anthony Gould to explain how the new scheme will work and to put the record…
Middle East to be a "war risk area".
The London War Risks Committee was set to designate part of the Middle East a war risks area as PM w...
Goodfellows site a niche little business.
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
WTC attack.
IT recovery tested As companies in New York try to restart their business operations after the atroc...
Senior management axed in Prudential review.
Prudential UK's senior management has been culled, following a substantial review of its business st...
Appointment at Watson Wyatt.
Manuel de la Rosa has joined Watson Wyatt in Madrid as head of its global insurance practice. He wil...
London to place Middle East on new war risk footing
The London War Risks Committee is set to designate a substantial portion of the Middle East a war ris...
Absent president addresses IUMI from New York
In a dramatic start to this year's International Union of Marine Underwriters' 127th Conference, Rich...
Scotching the problems.
The Chartered Insurance Institute's annual two-day conference takes place next week in Edinburgh. Anthony Gould reflects on what has been a troubled 12 months for the industry, with the CII firmly committed to taking it forward.
Sweeping changes as Prudential and Scottish Amicable combine
Prudential UK's senior management has been culled as a result of a substantial review of its business...
AIG in China row.
China is expected to learn today whether a dispute over AIG's 100% ownership of its existing Chinese...
No appeal in pensions case.
There will be no appeal against the recent landmark pensions mis-selling case Needler v Taber, law f...
Names decision.
Commissioner Bolkestein of the European Commission is planning to give his decision on possible Lloy...
FERMA favourites.
This year's European risk management forum takes place in Barcelona next month. Eduardo Romero, previews the favourite topics for debate at this important event.
Appointment at AM Best.
AM Best has appointed Clive Thursby as European manager, alternative markets. He was previously head...
Investing in the future.
As insurance company share prices dive this week and insurers continue to report poor investment ret...
Shipshape.
The 127th IUMI conference sails into the Italian port of Genoa later this month, drawing marine insurance delegates from around the globe. Marcus Alcock looks at what is likely to be on board.
A public profile.
Local authorities are under pressure to deliver better services within tight budgets. Paul Graham considers the increasing profile of risk management within the public sector and the all-round opportunities this approach can bring in the current climate.
Zurich profits continue to slip.
Zurich Financial Group last week recorded a 33% dive in net profits for the first half of the year, ...
Lloyd's net move with Marinesure.
Advances towards the internet in the Lloyd's market continued this week, with the launch of Marinesu...
Equitable actuary.
Michael Arnold has been appointed the independent actuary for Equitable Life's compromise agreement....
TUC to lobby on pay disparity.
The Trades Union Congress will lobby the government to revisit its rejection of mandatory audits for...
World Trade Centre losses set to top $20bn
By Janina Clark in Monte Carlo