Regulation
The law of losses.
It is a challenging, although exhilarating, time for those involved in space (re)insurance. Risks are high and the extent of a loss is not always clear, says Nicholas Hughes.
Growing market.
Premium levels may still be low but recent growth in the Vietnamese market - particularly on the life side - has been spectacular. Jeremy Golden reports.
Concorde payout agreed.
Air France has agreed a deal believed to be worth up to $150m for compensation of relatives of most ...
London must change or die, says Dellinger.
One of the leading reinsurers has warned that the London market will not survive unless it speeds up ...
Not such a bumpy ride.
Last year's 'Triple-X' regulation has not had the dramatic effect on the US life market some had predicted, but it has brought good news for reinsurers. Adrian Leonard reports.
Forum for debate.
Claims are often lodged in US courts in the hope of larger settlements, despite tenuous links with the country, says Eric Alexander. However, change is in the air.
Cutting through the red tape.
State insurance solvency codes can affect the enforcement of cut-through provisions in insolvency proceedings. Peter Chaffetz and Steven Schwartz report.
Lloyd's confirms losses in 1998.
Virtually every sector of the Lloyd's market made a loss in 1998, Lloyd's Global Results have reveal...
News in brief - ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has banned members' use of genetic test results for policie...
Saltzman ousted.
UK insurer The Prudential has parted company with its US head Bob Saltzman. The moves comes less tha...
Home rule.
The Homes Bill's progress through Parliament has been disrupted by the election, but Labour has made it clear it intends to reintroduce legislation to speed up house buying if it is re-elected today. Liability insurers face the prospect of more and…
Speedy action needed on lead cases.
The indications this week are that lead is set to become the new asbestos for insurers, as a result o...
Learning the hard way.
Stress is emerging as a major problem among teachers in schools, but this is only one of the risks local authorities have to address, as they have learned from several recent high-profile court cases, says Veronica Cowan.
IIB to appeal.
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has said it expects a hearing with the Competition Commission App...
Quick off the mark.
Airmic chairman Philip Thomas believes insurers will face tough competition as they move to develop consultancy arms, as Lynn Rouse reports.
Europe-wide report defends mutuality.
A Europe-wide report setting out the defence for mutuality is set to be unveiled at the end of June,...
Insurers only in it for the money?
The attitude of the commercial lines insurers represented in your round table discussion (see below: ...
Polish non-life market growth predicted
After two years of extreme volatility, the Polish non-Life market has stabilized and now looks set fo...
Berry Palmer & Lyle acquires Paris-broker
Lloyd's broker Berry Palmer & Lyle has acquired Paris-based Assurance des Investissements Internation...
US Pru head quits
UK insurer The Prudential has parted company with its US head, Bob Saltzman. The moves comes less tha...
Accessing your ThinkingCap.
London-based software development company, ThinkingCap Technologies, claims it will save insurers up...
GAB Eyes up its customers.
Loss adjuster GAB Robins is set to launch a new internet-based claims management service in partnersh...
DSS: government sees sense.
The insurance industry must have breathed a sigh of relief this week as the government was finally fo...
Bruce to aid ZSP.
Zurich Strategic Partners has seconded Richard Bruce to help its clients meet the General Insurance ...