Reinsurance
JLT: reinsurers “on a knife edge” after blowing 2011 cat budgets
JLT has warned that the reinsurance market is set for a period of turbulence, following extreme catastrophe activity in the first two quarters of 2011.
Catlin Re Switzerland launches in Madrid
Catlin Re Switzerland, the continental European reinsurer of Catlin Group Limited has confirmed it will underwrite treaty reinsurance business from a new office in Madrid.
Catlin Re Switzerland launches in Madrid
Catlin Re Switzerland, the continental European reinsurer of Catlin Group Limited has confirmed it will underwrite treaty reinsurance business from a new office in Madrid.
Ex-Guy Carp MD joins BMS board
Former Guy Carpenter managing director Philip Campbell has joined BMS as executive vice president of its US-based operations and a member of its US strategy board.
Zurich disposes of UK subsidiary
Zurich has announced that one of its non-core subsidiaries in the UK, Zurich Specialties London, will transfer its run off insurance business to Swiss Re at book value.
Zurich disposes of UK subsidiary
Zurich has announced that one of its non-core subsidiaries in the UK, Zurich Specialties London, will transfer its run off insurance business to Swiss Re at book value.
XL estimates US weather losses of $75m
XL Group has estimated that severe weather occurrences, including tornado activity, in the US in April and May caused losses of $50m to $75m, with the majority attributable to XL’s reinsurance segment.
JLT Re opens Swiss office
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has opened a new office in Basel, Switzerland following the acquisition of US Re's Basel based treaty reinsurance business portfolio and assets.
JLT Re opens Swiss office
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has opened a new office in Basel, Switzerland following the acquisition of US Re's Basel based treaty reinsurance business portfolio and assets.
Transatlantic and Allied World in $8.5bn merger
Transatlantic Holdings and Allied World Assurance Company have confirmed the signing of a definitive merger agreement.
Kiln acquires 49% stake in WNC Holdings
Insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln has bought a 49% share in US-based WNC Holdings, a company the Tokio Marine member has worked in partnership with since 1986.
Mapfre Re launches Paris branch
Mapfre Re has opened a new office in Paris.
Mapfre Re launches Paris branch
Mapfre Re has opened a new office in Paris.
Contractors' exit for Paladin after 18 months
Montpelier-owned Paladin Underwriting Agency has exited its specialist contractors' account 18 months after its inception, Post has learnt.
Post magazine – 9 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Howden names new chair with IPO experience
Howden's UK subsidiary, Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Lorraine Adlam as chairman.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Marsh and Munich Re offer nat cat services
Marsh has launched a suite of services that aims to assist clients in managing their natural catastrophe risks more effectively and speeding up recovery from any losses.
Marsh and Munich Re offer nat cat services
Marsh has launched a suite of services that aims to assist clients in managing their natural catastrophe risks more effectively and speeding up recovery from any losses.
Storm surge modelling in Germany
The German coastline suffers from storm risks on a regular basis but a lack of accurate storm modelling has meant property policies have not included cover. Edward Murray reports on how this may be set to change.
RenaissanceRe announces DeVinciRe $100m capital raise
DaVinciRe Holdings, the consolidated venture of RenaissanceRe Holdings has completed an equity capital raise of $100 million from new and existing investors.
Large corporate risks - Global compliance: Could a central rules database help?
The global insurance compliance headache for large corporates operating in multiple jurisdictions is only intensifying. Veronica Cowan explores if and how a central rules database could help.
Post magazine – 2 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.