Aviation
JLT raids Willis for Middle East aviation expansion
Chris Subba Row will be joining JLT Aerospace as a partner, based in the Middle East
Aviation losses: accounting issues
The accounting issues surrounding lost profits, following the loss of a passenger plane, are complex and require detailed knowledge of the airline industry. Frédérique Hardy provides a guide to quantification.
LIU Europe expands into Birmingham
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has expanded its regional operation into Birmingham with the appointment of Dave Canning as regional senior underwriter.
Axa to appeal Air France victim payout
It follows the decision by a Rio civil court judge for it to pay $1.16m compensation for the death of the Rio state attorney-general.
Axa to appeal Air France victim payout
It follows the decision by a Rio civil court judge for it to pay $1.16m compensation for the death of the Rio state attorney-general.
QBE restructures European business
With immediate effect, QBE will operate four product underwriting divisions: casualty & motor; property; marine & energy; and reinsurance & specialist.
Cooper Gay to make cuts in aerospace division
Cooper Gay is making redundancies in its aerospace division, Reinsurance has learned.
Slower ascent for airline insurance in 2010
Aon's airline insurance market outlook 2010 report shows that the average lead hull and liability premium in the airline insurance market rose by 20% during 2009, taking total lead hull and liability to US$1.9 billion.
Novae profit declines
Pre-tax profits for 2009 at the (re)insurance group fell £9.6m due to first half losses but gross written premiums rose 10%
QBE Europe profits dip on back of increased claims
The business reported a rise in incurred claims to A$2.01bn (2008: A$1.76bn), whilst its expenses reduced to A$426m (2008: A$483m).
Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
The online safe deposit service for travellers combines secure storage of documents with assistance services.
Allianz claims industry first in partnership with Air France
The online safe deposit service for travellers combines secure storage of documents with assistance services.
Catlin opens Melbourne office
Catlin Group has has expanded its Australian operations by opening a Melbourne office.
Willis to broke multi-billion pound helicopter deal
Willis has won the broking rights to a major UK government helicopter account, Reinsurance has learnt.
Willis to broke multi-billion pound helicopter deal
Willis has won the broking rights to a major UK government helicopter account, Reinsurance has learnt.
AIG unit CEO to retire
AIG's aeroplane leasing unit International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) said that its CEO Steven F. Udvar-Hazy will retire as director and chief executive officer is to retire.
Aviation: Turbulence ahead
The series of air disasters in 2009 were a human tragedy, yet made for only an average loss year for reinsurers. The market should be prepared for tougher times though, argues Eric Alexander
General aviation recruits join Aon
Aon has made six new appointments to its general aviation team, specialising in industrial aid and commercial aircraft.
20 Years ago: Lockerbie boost for relatives
Lockerbie relatives seeking damages from Pan Am received a boost to their cause in a US federal court last week, when a judge ruled that punitive damages could be sought under the Warsaw Convention.
Aon lead broker for Ethiopian Airlines crash
Aon was the lead broker for the Ethiopian Airlines plane which crashed on January 25th, Reinsurance can reveal...
XL expands aviation business
XL has expanded its aviation business to San Francisco and hired two underwriters.
2009 second-highest year in history for aviation claims, Ascend
In 2009 aviation insurers paid out almost $2.5bn according to an aviation consultancy report
UIB lands Moroccan airline deal
Broker to replace JLT