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Spain hit by two earthquakes in two hours
Two moderate earthquakes struck southeast Spain in less than two hours yesterday, shaking the popular tourist region of Murcia and killing eight.
Spain hit by two earthquakes in two hours
Two moderate earthquakes struck southeast Spain in less than two hours yesterday, shaking the popular tourist region of Murcia and killing eight.
Two FSA decision notices referred to the tribunal
The Financial Services Authority has for the first time, published two decision notices for enforcement decisions that have been referred to the Upper Tribunal.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: regulatory reform - views from Biba 2011
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference enters its second day, Post and Insurance Age catch up with delegates after a night of festivities in Manchester.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: reflecting on day one
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester continues, Post and Insurance Age reflect again on the first day.
Biba 2011: Trade bodies must work together, says Homer
Insurance industry trade bodies need to join forces to solve the problems surrounding the handling of client money, according to Towergate's Andy Homer.
Sampo Group entities' outlook revised
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook to stable on Sampo Group's main entities, including the Finnish life insurer Mandatum Life Insurance Company, the Swedish entities of If non-life insurance group and the ultimate holding company of the Sampo Group,…
Insurers accused of "milking" motorists
A Birmingham MP has accused the insurance industry of “milking the motorist” by excessively charging for car insurance.
European investors see Solvency II hurting corporate debt
Half of investors expect Solvency II to have a negative impact on the demand for corporate debt, a survey has found.
Aon expands Irish operations with risk consulting practice
Aon Risk Solutions is expanding its presence in Ireland, with the opening of a branch of its global risk consulting business.
Biba 2011: Cyber insurance to “be worth more than D&O and P&L combined”
Graeme Newman, business development director at underwriting agency CFC, has predicted the rise of cyber insurance, as cyber-related crime and scandal hit the national headlines.
Allianz "operating improvements" offset catastrophe losses in Q1
Allianz this morning reported group quarterly revenue of €29.9bn - 2.2% below the record level of €30.6bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Sampo Group entities' outlook revised
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook to stable on Sampo Group's main entities, including the Finnish life insurer Mandatum Life Insurance Company, the Swedish entities of If non-life insurance group and the ultimate holding company of the Sampo Group,…
European investors see Solvency II hurting corporate debt
Half of investors expect Solvency II to have a negative impact on the demand for corporate debt, a survey has found.
Amlin sees GWP rise by 13.7%
Amlin saw its gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) up 13.7% for the four months ended 30 April 2011 at £1.1bn (30 April 2010: £964.0m).
Aon expands Irish operations with risk consulting practice
Aon Risk Solutions is expanding its presence in Ireland, with the opening of a branch of its global risk consulting business.
RSA reports Q1 premium rise
RSA has reported net written premiums of £2.1bn, up 8%, in the first quarter of 2011.
Allianz "operating improvements" offset catastrophe losses in Q1
Allianz this morning reported group quarterly revenue of €29.9bn - 2.2% below the record level of €30.6bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Amlin sees GWP rise by 13.7%
Amlin saw its gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) up 13.7% for the four months ended 30 April 2011 at £1.1bn (30 April 2010: £964.0m).
Editor's comment: are some more equal?
Tales of the unexpected it is not, but the level of animosity now being directed by legal expenses insurers towards their supposedly protective big brother — that's to say, the Association of British Insurers — may have taken some by surprise.
Consultancy warns over rate rise complacency
Personal lines insurers have been warned to guard against complacency, despite the potential for improved growth and increased profitability in the sector.
Career development & CSR: IRM to develop guidance on managing risk appetite
The Institute of Risk Management has issued a consultation paper aimed at developing guidance on the subject of risk appetite.
Crisis Survivor closes doors
Risk management specialist Crisis Survivor has entered liquidation four years after its launch, claiming "insurers failed to recognise its value".
RBSI pushes Select phone service online
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance's direct high net worth offering, Select, has bolstered its telephone offering with a move online.