Insurer
BIS Countdown: Sir John Grieve - In the eye of the storm
As deputy governor of the Bank of England, Sir John Gieve was in the centre of the worst financial crisis for a century. What has hindsight revealed and what are his views on the subsequent regulatory shake-up?
From the archives - 9/11 Terrorism: Ten years later...
A decade has passed since the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. How has the market for terrorism policies responded and recovered in that time?
Expert opinion: A world of information
Enthusiasm for the National Address Gazetteer has waned since it was announced this would not be free
9/11 Contract certainty: The first steps taken
A rush of legal cases always followed a catastrophic loss before contract certainty was introduced. The attacks on 11 September 2001 thrust the issue into the spotlight but were other factors at play?
Quinn gains takeover approval in Ireland
The European Commission has cleared Liberty Mutual's proposed acquisition of the general insurance business of Quinn Insurance in Ireland.
Post Magazine - 8 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Maritime insurer Skuld reports record 9th year of underwriting surplus
Norwegian maritime insurer Skuld has reported underwriting surplus of $13m for the first six months of 2011.
SRA responds to ABS delay
The chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, has responded to comments relating to the delay in the SRA becoming an approved regulator of Alternative Business Structures.
Global terrorism threat more diverse but no less severe
The Global terrorism threat in the last decade has become more diverse, and more dispersed, but no less deadly according to RMS.
Strong European performance helps Coface H1 results
Credit insurer Coface group has reported robust results for the first half of 2011, which the firm said confirms its financial recovery, and vindicates the decision to refocus its credit insurance in March this year.
Argo International appoints Novae's Matson director of underwriting
Specialty insurer Argo International has appointed Novae's Peter Matson as its new director of underwriting.
Brokers witness unprecedented surge in riot-related enquiries - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include the news that property insurance enquiries from businesses have soared by up to 200% in parts of London and Manchester.
Ex Mitsui underwriter joins HSB
Former chief underwriter of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance UK Andy Kane (pictured) has been snapped up by HSB Engineering Insurance.
Towergate wins Confused contract
Towergate Insurance will become the sole provider of business insurance for price comparison site Confused.
Coface sees post-recession rise
Recession-hit credit insurer Coface has said half year turnover rose 8% to €764m, compared to the 1st half of 2010 and its combined ratio improved by 12.5 points to 78.3.
Argo names Matson for underwriting
Speciality insurer Argo has said Novae’s former director of underwriting Peter Matson (pictured) will become director of underwriting for Argo International in London.
CEA appoints Jones as director of economics and finance
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has appointed Ageas head of group risk strategy Olav Jones as director of the body’s economics and finance division.
Link4 responds to Polish brokers class law action news
Link4 has responded to The Polish Chamber of Insurance and Finance Intermediaries' announcement that 35 insurance intermediaries have filed a class action lawsuit for €3m.
Capita Group acquires IMG
Capita Group has acquired Insurance Medical Group for an undisclosed sum.
Law firm Pannone considers ABS
Pannone is looking at its options to become an Alternative Business Structure having established its affinity solutions division less than a year ago.
Moody's changes global reinsurance outlook to stable from negative
Moody's Investors Service has changed the outlook on the global reinsurance sector to stable from negative reflecting the momentum for a hardening in reinsurance rates, a refocusing on the value of reinsurance, and the good risk management and discipline…
Customers happy to buy car insurance online
Around 86% of consumers are comfortable with researching and buying motor insurance online without professional advice, according to a financial research company.
Insurance-linked securities market poised for continued growth
The market for insurance-linked securities is poised for continued growth according to Swiss Re.