Reinsurance
Lloyd's opposes SII transitional stage
Lloyd's has criticised plans by the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors to stagger implementation of the Solvency II directive beyond January 2013.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Korean 747 crash to cost insurers $50m
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a uniqur picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight form 30 years ago reveals.
Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot – Post in print: 25 November 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes details of a DVLA motor data access pilot being backed by the government and the Metropolitan police; commercial lines insurers dismiss concerns over 10%…
Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot – Post in print: 25 November 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes details of a DVLA motor data access pilot being backed by the government and the Metropolitan police; commercial lines insurers dismiss concerns over 10%…
Post Magazine – 25 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Caribbean $300m reinsurance start-up targets 1 January 2011 launch
Barbados-based Aliseo Reinsurance SCC today announced its entry into the global retrocession market with an initial capitalization of $300m.
Tawa links up with Lincoln General in US run-off push
Tawa and Lincoln General Insurance Company have today announced a strategic relationship that brings together the resources and experience of both organisations.
Guy Carpenter notes improvements in credit insurance market
The global markets for credit insurance and surety bonds are showing positive developments, although challenges still persist, according to Guy Carpenter & Company.
Guy Carpenter notes improvements in credit insurance market
The global markets for credit insurance and surety bonds are showing positive developments, although challenges still persist, according to Guy Carpenter & Company.
Russian government more focused on insurance and reinsurance
Insurance professionals have gathered at Willis to hear about the latest developments in Russian insurance law, at a seminar co-hosted by Clyde & Co as part of Russian Law Week.
Russian government more focused on insurance and reinsurance
Insurance professionals have gathered at Willis to hear about the latest developments in Russian insurance law, at a seminar co-hosted by Clyde & Co as part of Russian Law Week.
QBE to acquire Ren Re for $275m
QBE is to acquire the US insurance operations of Renaissance Re.
UK motor and energy rate rises boosts Chaucer's fortunes
Chaucer intends to grow its UK motor and energy portfolios next year as part of its plan to increase its income net of brokerage by 10% to £785.8 m.
UK motor and energy rate rises boosts Chaucer's fortunes
Chaucer intends to grow its UK motor and energy portfolios next year as part of its plan to increase its income net of brokerage by 10% to £785.8 m.
Caribbean Governments receive $12.8M insurance payout
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) completed insurance payments to the Governments of Barbados, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines following the passage of Tropical Cyclone Tomas which passed close to these islands on 30…
Post Magazine – 18 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Omega buys additional reinsurance as losses mount
Omega Insurance has admitted it purchased additional reinsurance in quarter three to further reduce its catastrophe exposures.
CTC: 2010 earnings likely to be at the lower end of expectations
In an interim management statement covering the period between 1 July 2010 to 16 November 2010, Charles Taylor Consulting today said business activity has been broadly in line with the expectations contained in its half yearly report.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Amlin Bermuda enters casualty reinsurance market
Amlin is to start writing casualty reinsurance business at its office in Bermuda from 1 January 2011.
AM Best affirms Axis ‘A’ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Axis Specialty and its operating affiliates.
Reinsurance aids Beazley's "modest" GWP growth
Beazley has reported that its gross written premium increased by two per cent to $1.35 bn (£840.7 m) in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 (2009: $1.33 bn).
Reinsurance aids Beazley's "modest" GWP growth
Beazley has reported that its gross written premium increased by two per cent to $1.35 bn (£840.7 m) in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 (2009: $1.33 bn).