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Post magazine – 28 April 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Equity expansion still on track despite 185 jobs under threat - Insurance News Now – 28 April 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including Equity Insurance Group’s insistence that its branch network and plans for regional expansion are safe, despite putting 185 jobs within it’s underwriting and…
Equity expansion still on track despite 185 jobs under threat - Insurance News Now – 28 April 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including Equity Insurance Group’s insistence that its branch network and plans for regional expansion are safe, despite putting 185 jobs within it’s underwriting and…
Claims boss David Williams take up new MD role at Lloyd's agency
Argenta Private Capital, the Lloyd’s Members’ Agency subsidiary of Argenta Holdings, has appointed David Williams as managing director.
Chartis MD takes up board role with Lloyd's insurer Ascot
Ascot has appointed two new executive directors, Yvonne Keyes and Mark Smith, and one new non-executive Director, James Shea, all of whom joined the board of Ascot Underwriting this month.
Scor claims number two spot in the US with Aegon deal
Scor has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the mortality risk reinsurance business of Transamerica Re, a part of Aegon. The business to be acquired relates solely to biometric risks.
Chubb reports $270m cat hit in Q1 2011
Chubb has reported that the impact of catastrophes in the first quarter of 2011 was $270m (£164m) before tax. This figure includes the winter storms in the US, flooding in Australia, and earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan.
Travelers Q1 NWP down overseas as a result of Lloyd's action
US insurance giant Travelers has reported that its international arm saw a 20% decrease in net written premiums to $255m (£155m) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the prior year quarter.
Scor claims number two spot in the US with Aegon deal
Scor has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the mortality risk reinsurance business of Transamerica Re, a part of Aegon. The business to be acquired relates solely to biometric risks.
Glaser to take on new role at Marsh & McLennan
Daniel Glaser has been appointed group president and chief operating officer of Marsh & McLennan Companies.
Broker UIB reveals involvement in Space Shuttle insurance coverage
United Insurance Brokers and Space Partnership International have revealed that they have placed insurances for commercial payloads flying on the penultimate STS Shuttle mission (STS134), currently scheduled for the 29 April.
Beazley boss still expects mid 90s COR despite major losses
Lloyd's insurer Beazley this morning said premiums reduced by 3% to $426m (2010 $438m) in the first three months of 2011, with premium rates on renewal business decreasing by 1%.
Chaucer rating unchanged as largest shareholder rejects bid
AM Best Europe has said that the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1084 and the ICR of “bbb” of Chaucer Holdings are unchanged following the announcement that the board of CH has…
Post magazine – 21 April 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
MoJ and mobile operators join forces to eliminate text pests - Insurance News Now – 21 April 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including an announcement that the MoJ is to set up a dedicated working group with the UK’s major mobile firm operators to tackle the problem of unsolicited text…
MoJ and mobile operators join forces to eliminate text pests - Insurance News Now – 21 April 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including an announcement that the MoJ is to set up a dedicated working group with the UK’s major mobile firm operators to tackle the problem of unsolicited text…
Aon Benfield: reinsurance capital hits all time high at year end 2010
The total global reinsurer capital reached an all-time high of $470bn (£288bn) at December 31, 2010 – a 17% increase over the 2009 period, according to Aon Benfield.
Aon Benfield: reinsurance capital hits all time high at year end 2010
The total global reinsurer capital reached an all-time high of $470bn (£288bn) at December 31, 2010 – a 17% increase over the 2009 period, according to Aon Benfield.
RFIB appoints aviation broker
Neil Coldwell has been appointed as an aviation broker at RFIB Group.
Hannover Re buys Scottish portfolio
Hannover Re has agreed to buy a reinsurance portfolio from Scottish Re (US).
Hannover Re buys Scottish portfolio
Hannover Re has agreed to buy a reinsurance portfolio from Scottish Re (US).
Dual MGA enters property market
VK Underwriting has taken its first steps towards expanding its product range beyond its core specialty lines by entering the property market.
Solvency II and data management: the debate
If you missed this week's live webinar debating Solvency II and the issue of data management - it is now available for viewing on-demand.