International
Ageas shakes off Ogden impact to return to profit
Ageas UK has seen a return to profit after a year of being hammered by the residual impact of the Ogden rate change.
Interview: Mark Searles, AUB Group
Since packing up his life in London and flying half way across the world to Australia, Mark Searles, CEO of AUB Group, has transformed a broker into the leading equity-based broking, risk management, advice and solutions provider in Australasia.
Buzzvault announces long-term growth plans following Munich Re tie-up
Exclusive: Buzzvault Insurance has entered a five year strategic partnership with Munich Re Digital Partners with plans of releasing products to market by Q3 2018.
Irish regulator forces CBL Insurance Europe to close shop
The Central Bank of Ireland has ordered CBL Insurance Europe to cease writing business with immediate effect, until further notice.
Softbank reported to be eyeing up stake in Swiss Re
Japanese tech-to-financial conglomerate SoftBank is exploring the possibility of taking a $10bn stake in reinsurer Swiss Re, reports suggest.
R&Q completes reinsurance to close legacy deal
Randall and Quilter has completed a deal to become the capital backer of Syndicate 3334’s 2014 and prior years of account.
Swiss Re completes public share buy-back programme
Swiss Re has completed its 2017 public share buy-back programme.
Adjusters 'must demand Brexit clarity from insurers'
Loss adjusters working for multi-national insurers in Europe must challenge them on their Brexit preparations, said Paul May, director of the International Association of Adjusting Federations.
Central Bank of Ireland orders CBL Insurance to boost reserves
CBL Insurance Europe has been ordered by The Central Bank of Ireland to bolster its capital and reserves.
Cunningham Lindsey Sweden names Frick CEO
Cunningham Lindsey has named former Crawford boss Claes Frick as CEO for its Swedish business.
BHSI gets the green light for Dubai business
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company has received its insurance license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority and established an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Euler Hermes names three top board positions
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes has named its new chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and head of market management.
Full year group income up 10% at Euler Hermes
Euler Hermes reported a 10% boost in group net income for the year ending 31 December 2016.
Emerging Asia fastest growing GI market in 2018
Emerging Asia is set to remain the world’s fastest growing general insurance market in 2018.
This week in Post: Results, rumour and regulation
This week the results season well and truly got underway with big names in the UK’s insurance sector reporting back to market on how they fared over 2017.
AIG international GI unit sees $399m loss
AIG’s international general insurance business was hit by $399m (£286.5m) losses in in the last quarter of 2017, nevertheless an improvement on the $441m loss it suffered in Q3 2016.
Insurers outline framework for trade deals outside of EU
Insurers have submitted a wish list to the government of how any insurance specific trade agreement with China or India would look.
Jacqueline Legrand appointed Brokerslink CEO
Swiss network Brokerslink has appointed Jacqueline Legrand as CEO, succeeding José Manuel Fonseca.
Government urged to publish Brexit financial services paper
The government must publish its Brexit position paper on financial services in order to assuage the “chronic state of uncertainty” at present, the chair of the Treasury Committee has warned.
Analysis: Lloyd's taking the Asian bull by the horns
Lloyd's and the London market are trying to win back their market shares in Asia, as the region is experiencing the world's most dynamic growth for the insurance industry.
Generali completes sale of Dutch subsidiary
Generali has completed the sale of its entire shareholding in Generali Nederland to ASR Nederland.
CNA Hardy's Dave Brosnan on bumps in the road as businesses go global
Boards shouldn't turn their attention away from corporate, compliance and supply chain risks, warns Dave Brosnan, CEO of CNA Hardy Europe.
JLT bolsters European cyber practice with Schouteren hire
JLT Specialty has bolstered its cyber practice in continental Europe with the appointment of former Aon cyber lead Sjaak Schouteren.
R&Q Malta receives A- rating
R&Q’s European subsidiary has received an A- rating from AM Best.