Reinsurance
Ariel Re admitted as reinsurer in Brazil
The (re)insurer has also opened a representative office in Rio de Janeiro after its approval as an admitted reinsurer by regulator SUSEP
Chaucer agrees Norwegian deal
Chaucer has formed a new energy partnership with Scand Ins - the Scandinavian Insurance Management Company.
Chaucer agrees Norwegian deal
Chaucer has formed a new energy partnership with Scand Ins - the Scandinavian Insurance Management Company.
AM Best positive over Ecclesiastical arm
AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Ansvar Insurance.
M&A - Insurance business transfers: Back in fashion?
With a number of restructurings set to happen, Bruno Geiringer asks whether insurance business transfers could be ready for a resurgence.
View from the top: The approved model
The Australian capital requirements and the Dutch pension funds experience show that few insurance companies have achieved the Holy Grail of an approved internal model. However, as Solvency II approaches, insurers are looking beyond the standard formula…
Lloyd's credit rating affirmed by AM Best
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Lloyd’s of London and Lloyd’s Reinsurance Company (China).
Lloyd's credit rating affirmed by AM Best
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Lloyd’s of London and Lloyd’s Reinsurance Company (China).
Japanese regulator to abolish asset allocation rules
Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to eliminate investment rules restricting asset allocations at life and non-life (re)insurers, according to newswire Reuters.
Hiscox secures $750m new funding
Hiscox has secured a $750m syndicated three-year revolving credit and letter of credit facility.
S&P places Secura on credit watch
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has placed its 'A' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Belgium-based reinsurer Secura NV, on credit watch with negative implications.
S&P places Secura on credit watch
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has placed its 'A' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Belgium-based reinsurer Secura NV, on credit watch with negative implications.
Tokio Marine to restructure to expand reinsurance and commercial property book
Tokio Marine, the global insurance group, has announced plans to expand its international reinsurance and large commercial property operations. It is also announcing the opening of new offices for reinsurance business in Switzerland and Australia.
Tokio Marine to restructure to expand reinsurance and commercial property book
Tokio Marine, the global insurance group, has announced plans to expand its international reinsurance and large commercial property operations. It is also announcing the opening of new offices for reinsurance business in Switzerland and Australia.
QBE to acquire Belgian reinsurer
QBE has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Belgian-based specialist reinsurer Secura for €267m.
Argo signals international push
Argo International has recruited Tony Cabot to support its active international growth strategy.
QBE to acquire Belgian reinsurer
QBE has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Belgian-based specialist reinsurer Secura for €267m.
Argo signals international push
Argo International has recruited Tony Cabot to support its active international growth strategy.
Exclusive online interview: Michaela Koller
With the European insurance industry facing a time of increasing regulation and instability, Post Europe recently spoke to the director general of the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, about lessons to be learnt from banking,…
Exclusive online interview: Michaela Koller
With the European insurance industry facing a time of increasing regulation and instability, Post Europe recently spoke to the director general of the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, about lessons to be learnt from banking,…
Caribbean risk pool prepares for "above normal" hurricane activity
All 16 members of the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility have renewed their policies for hurricane and earthquake coverage for the 2010/11 year beginning on 1 June – the start of the hurricane season.
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).
Insurance Insight Interview: Michaela Koller
The European insurance industry is facing a time of increasing regulation and instability. Jonathan Swift talks to the director general of the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, about lessons to be learnt from banking, Solvency II,…