Reinsurance
Hannover Re to reinsure energy savings warranties
Hannover Re has joined with KlimaProtect to develop an energy savings warranty insurance product for industrial enterprises in Germany.
Japan's Tohoku earthquake: A force of change
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever writes Sadie O'Brien.
Post Magazine - 16 May 2013
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Japan Earthquake: A seismic shift
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever.
Flood: A Dutch Obligation
For the first time in decades Dutch citizens can purchase flood insurance but should the product be compulsory?
Q-Re appoints new management team
Q-Re has recruited a new management team, following the appointment of chief executive officer Gunter Saacke in February.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Wang Qunbin, Fosun International
Insurance Insight interviews Wang Qunbin (pictured) the President of Fosun International, an investor in several insurers in China and most recently Asia focused reinsurer Peak Re.
Ireland "needs to keep itself competitive" warns XL Re president
Ireland needs to maintain its favorable regulatory climate to retain its position as a reinsurance hub, the chief executive officer of XL Re has warned.
Catlin reports 12% GWP hike in cat-free quarter
Catlin has reported a 12% increase in gross written premium to $1.84m in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2012 (Q1 2012: $1.64m).
Post magazine – 9 May 2013
How do your customers rate the claims service you provide? Probably not as well as you think.
Willis exec slams risk management disconnect
The risk management functions of a significant number of insurers have little direct connection to the decision-making that drives those organizations, Dave Ingram, executive vice president of Willis Re has claimed.
Capita and XL back Lloyd's-based Shariah-compliant start-up
A Shariah-compliant underwriting agency has been launched in the London market with the financial backing of Capita and the Bank of London & Middle East, and capacity provided by XL.
Fewer claims help Munich Re in Q1 results
Reinsurer Munich Re's profits rose 20% to €979m in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.
UN warns on climate change after warm 2012
The World Meteorological Organization, a United Nations agency, has said that 2012 joined the ten previous years as one of the warmest - at ninth place - on record despite the cooling influence of La Niña.
Swiss Re "on target" after $1.4bn Q1 net income
Swiss Re is “on track to achieve its financial targets” after posting net income of $1.4bn for the first quarter, up 21% on the prior year period.
Swiss Re Q1 income jumps 21%
Swiss Re is “on track to achieve its financial targets” after posting net income of $1.4bn for the first quarter, up 21% on the prior year period.
Lancashire CEO Brindle admits Aon/Berkshire deal concerns as it unveils $77.9m Q1 profit
Lancashire Holdings this morning reported a jump in pre-tax profit and post tax profit for the first quarter of 2013 to $78.9m (Q1 2012: $46.5m) and $ 77.9m (Q1 $45.6m) respectively.
Post magazine – 2 May 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Turkish cat pool taps capital markets for reinsurance
The Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool has gone to the capital markets to gain protection for earthquake risk in the Istanbul region.
Thai catastrophe fund has underwritten 800 000 policies
The Thai National Catastrophe Insurance Fund has provided over 800 000 policies over the last year after it was set-up following the Thai floods in 2011.
2013 British Insurance Awards shortlist announcement at noon today
Today at noon Incisive Media insurance division editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift will unveil the nominees for the 2013 British Insurance Awards.
Xchanging names former Charles Taylor London Market boss as chief reinsurance adjuster
Technology provider Xchanging has promoted its head of delegated lead to a new position as chief adjuster for reinsurance in its claims services business.
Standard Club launches hull facility
Standard Club managers Charles Taylors have arranged a hull and machinery facility for Standard Club members, with cover provided by Swiss Re and certain Lloyd’s of London Syndicates.
BMS boss Beardmore resigns as firm focuses on 'phase two'
BMS Group chief executive Carl Beardmore has resigned with immediate effect.