Reinsurance
Hoban addresses insurance community
This morning Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary to the Treasury gave a speech to the London 100 Group at the City of London Club.
Doors open at first RFIB Saudi office after licence secured
RFIB plans to open branches in Jeddah and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia after being granted an intermediary licence to conduct insurance and reinsurance business in the Kingdom.
Post Magazine - 30 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Regulation tops London market agenda
Uncertainty around regulatory issues - from the replacement of the Financial Services Authority to a global focus on the perceived systemic risks of the insurance sector - remain top of the agenda for London company market insurers.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Regulation tops London market agenda
Uncertainty around regulatory issues - from the replacement of the Financial Services Authority to a global focus on the perceived systemic risks of the insurance sector - remain top of the agenda for London company market insurers.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Chaucer outlines delisting timetable after scheme sanctioned
Following an application by Chaucer to the UK Listing Authority, it is expected that trading of Chaucer Shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange will be suspended from 4:30pm on 30 June 2011.
Another Aviva exec departs as Marsh is hit with new lawsuit
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US tornadoes cost Hiscox £35m
Hiscox has estimated net claims arising from the April and May tornadoes in the US to be approximately £35m based on insured market losses of $15bn-$25bn.
JLT targets Latin American growth with Chilean deal
JLT is to expand its Latin American business with the acquisition of Chilean broker Orbital Corredores de Seguros.
Arthur J Gallagher swoops for Lloyd's broker business
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has acquired part of the liability and affinity portfolio of Lonmar Global Risks.
RFIB granted licence in Saudi Arabia
RFIB Group, the Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has been granted an intermediary license by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency to conduct insurance and reinsurance business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Post Magazine - 23 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post launches new Facebook page - Post 1840
Post has launched a new Facebook page covering everything from the latest insurance news to discussions about the representation of the industry in films.
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push - Insurance News Now - 23 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the news that the panel of insurers at Hastings Direct has more than doubled in size since an MBO 18 months ago. The firm is due to sign another five companies…
Hart leaves KGM as Canopius launches UK retail division
Colin Hart, chef executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor is set to leave the group amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push - Insurance News Now - 23 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the news that the panel of insurers at Hastings Direct has more than doubled in size since an MBO 18 months ago. The firm is due to sign another five companies…
KPMG welcomes run-off sector concessions under Solvency II
KPMG has welcomed a revised draft of the Omnibus II Directive which includes specific transitional arrangements fro (re)insurance companies in run-off under Solvency II.
KPMG welcomes run-off sector concessions under Solvency II
KPMG has welcomed a revised draft of the Omnibus II Directive which includes specific transitional arrangements fro (re)insurance companies in run-off under Solvency II.
Eurotunnel confident of Aon settlement after claim withdrawn
Eurostar and SNCF, its majority shareholder, have withdrawn the claim they have been pursuing against Eurotunnel’s insurers for the past two years.
Eurotunnel confident of Aon settlement after claim withdrawn
Eurostar and SNCF, its majority shareholder, have withdrawn the claim they have been pursuing against Eurotunnel’s insurers for the past two years.
Severe weather costs Zurich $295m
Zurich has estimated claims caused by the severe weather-related events that hit the US in April and May to be approximately $295m for both Zurich North America and Farmers Re.
Willis names Spanish MD
Fernando Fedriani has been named managing director of Willis Facultative Spain.