Reinsurance
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.
Brazilian reinsurance regulations still need improving says IFIRMA
The International Federation of Risk and Insurance Management Associations has welcomed the flexibility of the Brazilian government in responding to the world-wide concern about its new reinsurance regulations, but believes more needs to be done to limit…
Kiln announces syndicate merger
Underwriting group Kiln is to merge its Lloyd’s syndicates 807 and 510.
Brazilian reinsurance regulations still need improving says IFIRMA
The International Federation of Risk and Insurance Management Associations has welcomed the flexibility of the Brazilian government in responding to the world-wide concern about its new reinsurance regulations, but believes more needs to be done to limit…
Marine piracy at all time high, with Somalia leading hot spot in Q1 2011
Piracy at sea hit an all-time high in the first three months of 2011, with 142 attacks worldwide, the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau’s global piracy report revealed today.
Ferma raises concerns over capacity for 2014 World Cup
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has welcomed as "a good first step" the response of the Brazilian government to complaints and concerns from corporate insurance buyers and national and international reinsurance markets about…
Aon Benfield enters partnership to boost typhoon research
Aon Benfield has entered into a strategic partnership with Shanghai Typhoon Institute of China Meteorological Administration to boost typhoon research in China and deliver relevant research to the insurance industry.
Ferma raises concerns over capacity for 2014 World Cup
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has welcomed as "a good first step" the response of the Brazilian government to complaints and concerns from corporate insurance buyers and national and international reinsurance markets about…
Overseas focus - China: a market of opportunity?
With an enormous population and low insurance penetration, China should be a market ripe for entering. Jakki May finds out it isn't as simple as it sounds but reveals an appetite for change and growth.
Post history - 10 years ago: Groupama in talks over Sorema sale
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints aunique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Post magazine – 14 April 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aon Benfield launches storm surge risk model for Germany
Aon Benfield has launched a storm surge model for Germany – the first of its kind for the country - to help reinsurers quantify risk in this underdeveloped line of cover.
Aon Benfield launches storm surge risk model for Germany
Aon Benfield has launched a storm surge model for Germany – the first of its kind for the country - to help reinsurers quantify risk in this underdeveloped line of cover.
Omega puts $23.6m price on Japan earthquake and tsunami
Omega Insurance has published an initial estimate of ultimate net losses arising from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011.
Post Europe: View from the Top: The role of reinsurance in disaster risk management
Reinsurers are gaining recognition in the light of disasters for the role they are playing in helping insurers, governments and society as a whole to deal with today’s risk landscape.
Exclusive health and catastrophe content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on health cover in the Benelux regions and a View from The Top on how disaster financing instruments should never be seen in isolation.
Exclusive health and catastrophe content now available on Insurance Insight
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with an article on health cover in the Benelux regions and a View from The Top on how disaster financing instruments should never be seen in isolation.
View from the Top: The role of reinsurance in disaster risk management
Reinsurers are gaining recognition in the light of disasters for the role they are playing in helping insurers, governments and society as a whole to deal with today’s risk landscape.
Energy insurance prices stagnate as capacity reaches all-time high
Energy insurance prices have stagnated following the massive Tohoku earthquake in March, according to a new report by Willis Group.
Japan tsunami warning lifted
A tsunami warning issues in Japan yesterday after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the country was lifted after 90 minutes.
Litigation fears in wake of NZ quake
The New Zealand earthquakes in September 2010 and February 2011 have left some brokers and insurers at risk of litigation, the chief executive of Cunningham Lindsey's New Zealand operation has warned.
Penny Black's insurance week
It is always heartening to see people battling adversity, and those in New Zealand have had it bad over the past six months.
Post magazine – 7 April 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aggregators join ABI and Biba in fraud fight - Insurance News Now – 7 April 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how aggregators have teamed up with the Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association in a bid to fight fraud.