Reinsurance
Aon Benfield outlines South African earthquake threat
Aon Benfield has claimed that Cape Town could be affected by an earthquake close to magnitude 7.0 but with a very low probability.
Lloyd's insurer Brit admits private equity approach
Brit Insurance has confirmed that it recently received an unsolicited indicative proposal from a private equity group regarding a potential cash offer for the group.
Lloyd's insurer Brit admits private equity approach
Brit Insurance has confirmed that it recently received an unsolicited indicative proposal from a private equity group regarding a potential cash offer for the group.
Guy Carpenter appoints global chief operating officer
Guy Carpenter has named Liz Flynn as global chief operating officer. Ms Flynn will be based in New York and will report to Peter Zaffino, Guy Carpenter’s president and CEO.
Guy Carpenter appoints global chief operating officer
Guy Carpenter has named Liz Flynn as global chief operating officer. Ms Flynn will be based in New York and will report to Peter Zaffino, Guy Carpenter’s president and CEO.
Long steps up to Liberty Mutual role
David Long has been named president of Liberty Mutual Group effective 1 July. Mr Long, who has been with Liberty Mutual for 25 years, is currently executive vice president, Liberty Mutual Group and president of Liberty International.
PE house buys 30% stake in Lloyd's broker
NCG Professional Risks, the London based Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has today announced that it will receive a £1.4m investment to accelerate its expansion strategy.
PE house buys 30% stake in Lloyd's broker
NCG Professional Risks, the London based Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has today announced that it will receive a £1.4m investment to accelerate its expansion strategy.
World Cup insurance breakdown
The football World Cup will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off in South Africa on Friday, according to Lloyd's.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for treasurer
Catlin Group has appointed Andreas Weber as group Treasurer, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for treasurer
Catlin Group has appointed Andreas Weber as group Treasurer, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Miller bolsters Assurex relations with HSBC hire
Miller has appointed Nick Drury, a specialist in the placement of corporate multinational accounts.
Heppel appointment
RFIB has appointed Toby Heppel to the role of divisional director in the political, credit and financial risks team.
Cooper Gay closer to IPO after US deal
A successful merger of Cooper Gay and Swett & Crawford to create a $3.5bn (£2.4bn) independent broking giant would give the combined entity the critical mass to become a decent sized public company it has been claimed.
Miller bolsters Assurex relations with HSBC hire
Miller has appointed Nick Drury, a specialist in the placement of corporate multinational accounts.
Willis chair: risk models can help alleviate poverty
The scientific models used by the insurance industry to assess the financial risks of extreme weather events could help governments and aid agencies develop new approaches for sustainable development and poverty alleviation, according to Rowan Douglas,…
Communications technology: From desks to clouds
Laurence Gunn provides a rough guide to the past, present and future of electronic communications technology in reinsurance.
Captives: Testing captive strength
The captive sector has emerged relatively unscathed from the financial crisis, reflecting a conservative approach to investing and strong levels of governance. But now is not the time to be complacent, explains Clive James.
Insureit UK teams up with THB Risk Solutions
Insureit UK, the online commercial insurance MGA, has chosen THB Risk Solutions as its distribution partner to expand its network of intermediaries in time for the launch of a new range of commercial insurance solutions for brokers.
Cooper Gay in merger talks to create $3.5bn independent broking giant
London-based independent wholesale, reinsurance and specialist retail insurance broker Cooper Gay and US wholesale broker Swett & Crawford have confirmed they are in advanced deal discussions to create what they claim would be the world's largest…
World Cup 2010 "most injury exposed ever" claims Beazley
A steady and significant increase in the workload of world class football players in recent years is likely to increase the injury rate at this year’s World Cup, making the 2010 tournament “the most injury exposed in history.”
Munich Re CEO warns over risk pricing after years of low losses
The long-term trend towards ever higher natural catastrophe costs continues, according to Munich Re, which has warned of complacency over risk pricing.
Former Willis director appointed Guy Carpenter MD
Guy Carpenter & Company has appointed Patrick Ryan its Irish market representative.
World Cup 2010 "most injury exposed ever" claims Beazley
A steady and significant increase in the workload of world class football players in recent years is likely to increase the injury rate at this year’s World Cup, making the 2010 tournament “the most injury exposed in history.”