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KPMG warns over "hindsight" penalties in the wake of Solvency II delay fears
Omnibus 2 is a significant milestone for Solvency II and delays to its finalisation are having an unwanted impact on the Solvency II timeline, increasing fears that neither insurers nor regulators may be fully prepared for implementation on 1 January…
Hannover posts profit despite 123.8% non-life COR
Hannover Re has reported an operating profit of Euro 46.1m (Q1 2010 Euro 238.8m) for the first three months of 2011.
Indonesia signs tax agreement with Guernsey
Guernsey has signed a bilateral Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Indonesia.
QBE appoints German country manager
Markus Posberg has today been appointed country manager for QBE's German branch.
Hastings appoints CFO ahead of “possible” 2012 listing
Hastings Direct has named former Helphire Group CEO Mark Adams as its chief financial officer as it prepares to list on the stock exchange next year.
Ian Maguire promoted to active underwriter of Argenta Syndicate 2121
Argenta Syndicate Management Limited, a subsidiary of Argenta Holdings, has appointed Ian Maguire, currently direct property underwriter, as active underwriter of Syndicate 2121.
Brit appoints professional risks head
Brit Insurance has appointed Daniel Mitchell as UK Portfolio Manager, Professional Risks.
Eight convicted after car insurance fraud scam uncovered
A total of five men and three women, from across the UK, have been convicted at Leicester Crown Court for their part in a car insurance fraud scam worth tens of thousands of pounds.
Post Blog: Quinn, Towergate, an acorn of a deal and the Sex Pistols. The week in insurance
With many in the insurance market taking advantage of the double bank holiday whammy you would think that this week would be a good time to bury bad news.
Allianz “confident” of Bent appeal victory
Allianz is upbeat on its chances of success in the ongoing credit hire legal battle involving Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent.
Exclusive credit insurance and environmental content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how the financial crisis is affecting the credit insurance market and a View from The Top on how environmental insurance is helping sustainability.
Post Europe: View from the Top - Sustainability, environmental insurance and protection
Sustainability is the capacity to endure, meeting today’s needs without compromising the future.
Post Blog: Quinn, Towergate, an acorn of a deal and the Sex Pistols. The week in insurance
With many in the insurance market taking advantage of the double bank holiday whammy you would think that this week would be a good time to bury bad news.
Post Europe: Dealing with credit insurance during the crisis
The financial crisis has lead to some European firms considering credit insurance as a short-term option, but as Marcos Polónia explains it could really be a long-term solution.
Exclusive credit insurance and environmental content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with an article on how the financial crisis is affecting the credit insurance market and a View from The Top on how environmental insurance is helping sustainability.
View from the Top - Sustainability, environmental insurance and protection
Sustainability is the capacity to endure, meeting today’s needs without compromising the future.
Dealing with credit insurance during the crisis
The financial crisis has lead to some European firms considering credit insurance as a short-term option, but as Marcos Polónia explains it could really be a long-term solution.
Aspen records $151.7m loss in Q1 as profits hit by cat losses
Aspen has recorded a net loss of $151.7 million, including losses of $255.9 million, net of reinsurance recoveries, reinstatement premiums and taxes, resulting from the natural catastrophe events that occurred in the first quarter of 2011, down from net…
Quinn records €706m loss
The administrators of Quinn Insurance have announced the company lost €706m in 2009, the year before the administrators were appointed.
Quinn sale to Liberty signed
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance, Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, have announced the acquisition by Liberty Mutual, a joint venture between Liberty Mutual and JVNewco, of QIL.
Quinn sale to Liberty signed
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance, Michael McAteer and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton, have announced the acquisition by Liberty Mutual, a joint venture between Liberty Mutual and JVNewco, of QIL.
HCC names president
HCC Insurance Holdings’ board of directors has appointed Christopher Williams to serve as president effective from 1 May.
Towergate group reports Ebitda growth of £21m
Towergate Insurance Group has said it is "highly satisfied" with its performance in 2010, with Ebitda growth of 18% reported.