Regulation
Global dynamics.
UK-based actuarial consultant English Matthews Brockman has established a joint-venture company with...
London plan is imminent.
A report outlining new London market procedures and standards will be released this month, the Inter...
Seeing the bigger picture.
Easily the most interesting remark heard this month was made by a guest at our Lunch Forum. The g...
GE rebranding for ERC Frankona.
ERC Frankona has been re-named GE Frankona Re by US parent Employers Re (ERC). The rebranding, ef...
Finite possibilities.
Jed Rhoads argues that finite reinsurance can offer solutions to companies' risk management problems, whether those companies are well-run and profitable or desperately in need of a helping hand.
Aon acquisition.
Aon Consulting is to acquire Actuarial Sciences Associates, an employee benefits and compensation co...
Baltic Exchange disappointed at planning permission.
The Baltic Exchange has expressed disappointment that the proposed Swiss Re tower has been granted p...
Merchant International Group releases survival manual.
Corporate intelligence specialists Merchant International Group has released a survival manual for e...
Limit 79 looses four.
Limit's composite syndicate 79 this week saw four underwriters leave to join US-backed energy syndic...
Nixon in GISC rally round.
George Nixon, chairman of the British Insurance Broker's Association, sent out the first of a planne...
FA hopes for major insurer interest in PI.
The Football Association is hoping that major brokers will be among those tendering for the new, com...
Egg wasn't cracked.
Three men were held and then released on police bail last week, after being questioned about an atte...
Cotesworth future uncertain.
The future of Lloyd's managing agency Cotesworth & Co remained uncertain this week, following Austra...
Buyout gains Momentum.
The management team at Aon Consulting Financial Services has conducted a management buyout to form a...
Equitable Life draws interest from 10 parties.
At least 10 companies have registered interest in troubled insurer Equitable Life. They have aske...
Appointment at Green Flag Group.
Mark Tarring has been recruited as financial controller at the Green Flag Group. He will be responsi...
Moody's negative on P&C sector.
Rating Agency Moody's has maintained its negative rating outlook for the short-term future of the UK...
Paying a visit to the Opra.
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
Baltic Exchange dissapointed by Swiss Re tower go ahead
The Baltic Exchange has expressed disappointment that the proposed Swiss Re tower has been granted pl...
Chuck-ed out.
Cindy Ossias, who disclosed confidential information leading to the resignation of Californian insur...
McLarens Toplis to deal with freak weather claims.
Loss adjuster McLarens Toplis has been instructed to deal with claims arising from this week's freak...
Prudential internet bank fraud: Three arrested
Three men have been released on police bail after being questioned about an attempted fraud involving...
ERC Frankona to become GE Frankona Re
US-based Employers Re has announced that the comanies that make up ERC Frankona, its European subsidi...
RSA unveils critical illness package for IFAs.
Royal & Sun Alliance has launched a new group critical illness product for the independent financial...