Insurer
Losses from Typhoon Guchol expected to be under $500m
Insured losses from Typhoon Guchol are estimated to be less than $500m, according to catastrophe modelling firm Eqecat.
Mutual insurer Standard Club exposes Russian weapons consignment
The Standard Club has helped to uncover a ship reportedly carrying refurbished attack helicopters from Russia to Syria.
ICMIF supports new 'sustainable insurance' initiative
A global initiative to encourage sustainable insurance practices, overseen by the United Nations Environment Programme, was launched in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday with the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation confirmed as a founding…
Coleman appoints former Ecclesiastical head to director role
Coleman Insurance Brokers has appointed Ian Wainwright as divisional director in Exeter following the Coleman Group's acquisition of Foster Leighton & Company in May.
Acord hires ex-Lloyd's boss for reinsurance role
The Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development has appointed Trevor Maddison as London projects director for global reinsurance and large commercial.
Zurich places €500m senior notes
Zurich has successfully placed €500m 10-year senior notes, maturing in 2022, to investors in the euro market.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny lives it up in Liverpool
Penny speed meets... David Evans, managing director, Collinson Insurance Group
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Market moves: New faces in the insurer space
The main movers and shakers this week were insurers, with a number of firms bringing in new faces, including HDI Gerling recruiting a new director, Axa Assistance naming a new deputy chief executive and Dual adding a manager for its new office in Austria.
Law report: Records contradict doctor's evidence in brain damage case
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Professional negligence claim over solicitor advice on 'pre-pack' receivership sale rejected
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Chief constable liable for injury
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Loss adjusting: A standards issue
Direct regulation of loss adjusters has been on the agenda for more than a decade but, with Europe ready to step in, is the industry prepared to be governed by forces on the continent?
Your say: Another layer of bureaucracy?
Much opinion has been expressed on the subject of the regulation of loss adjusters, unfortunately often by people with vested interests, says Chris Hall.
View from the top: Embracing talent
Leadership development is essential for the market's future sustained growth, says David Ross.
Comment: Selective insurer hearing
Is the insurance industry alert to the turning tide of public opinion against it, asks Tom Jones.
Gallagher on the hunt for more big deals after transformational Heath buy
Arthur J Gallagher chief executive Pat Gallagher has confirmed his intention to follow up the company's acquisition of Heath Lambert with further transformational deals of similar magnitude.
IRM excluded from talks over potential chartered status for risk managers
The Institute of Risk Management has been left in the dark over plans to establish chartered status for risk managers, currently being discussed between the Chartered Insurance Institute and risk management body Airmic.
Kane Group opens new European offices
Global insurance manager Kane Group has expanded its operations with new offices in St Peter Port, Guernsey and Zeebug, Malta.
Editor's comment: A return to fair play needed
As football fanatics finalise viewing details for the Euro 2012 knockout stages - pubs, pints and people to share the excitement with - it's fitting that the theme of this week's big insurance issues is fair play.
Executive remuneration: For what it's worth
Executive remuneration in insurance has come under the spotlight following a shareholder revolt at Aviva, but what went wrong and how will its impact be felt throughout the wider industry?
Interview: Pat Gallagher and the $5bn plan
Arthur J Gallagher chief executive Pat Gallagher shows no sign of easing up after the acquisition of Heath Lambert 13 months ago, with aggressive growth plans and an eye for further buys.
RSA legal action suspended as court rules in insurer's favour over motor costs
Zurich has confirmed that it has suspended legal action with RSA over the company's subrogated motor repair costs while it awaits the outcome of a possible appeal, after RSA won a High Court case against two other insurers.
Age charities warn insurance industry signposting will be scrutinised closely
The effectiveness of the industry's signposting service is expected to come under increased scrutiny from age-related charities, following the Home Office decision to exempt financial services from the incoming Equality Act.