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Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
Reinsurance capital set to become more accretive than ever at January 2011 renewals
Aon Benfield has released its 2011 Reinsurance Market Outlook report, which reveals that, despite regionally significant catastrophe events thus far in 2010, the supply of reinsurance capital continues to grow at a faster rate than insurers’ demand for…
Mutual warns of rise in sheep rustling
Cornish Mutual has warned the high price of lamb could lead to a marked increase in claims for sheep rustling.
Report finds "convergence" between Lloyd's and Bermuda markets
Lloyd’s and Bermuda represent distinct and different approaches to underwriting, but that their work practices and risk evaluation methods are showing signs of convergence.
IFB extends Cheatline facility
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has increased the operational capacity of its Cheatline facility.
“Need for improvement in insurance regulation” Swiss Re warns
A study from reinsurer Swiss Re has found that despite the insurance industry's performance during the financial crisis, the turmoil exposed “flaws” in the way insurers are regulated.
Guy Carpenter: carriers “sacrificing” long term returns
During the firm’s third annual briefing in Monte Carlo, Henry Keeling, president and CEO of Guy Carpenter’s international operations, led a panel discussion on key industry issues, including determining the best use of excess capital in today’s…
Lloyd's chief calls on industry to engage with regulators
Lloyd’s chief executive Richard Ward has called for the reinsurance industry to take active role in regulatory debate.
Questgates supports Environment Agency ground water initiative
Questgates is supporting the Environment Agency’s latest ground water initiative as a headline sponsor of the Isle of Thanet Groundwater and Industry Workshop on 15th September.
ECIC strikes deal with Acturis
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has teamed up with insurance technology company Acturis to deliver a range of online tradesman products.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
Quinn refused re-entry to UK commercial market
Quinn Insurance will not be allowed to re-enter the UK commercial lines market following a decision by the Irish Regulator and Central Bank.
Quinn refused re-entry to UK commercial market
Quinn Insurance will not be allowed to re-enter the UK commercial lines market following a decision by the Irish Regulator and Central Bank.
New risks and regulation “reshaping” reinsurance industry, says Towers Watson
Professional services firm Towers Watson, has asserted that the growing complexity of reinsurance structures in recent years has ramped up demands on buyers and “radically transformed” the industry.
Lloyd's chief calls on industry to engage with regulators
Lloyd’s chief executive Richard Ward has called for the reinsurance industry to take active role in regulatory debate.
AIR updates European cyclone model
Catastrophe risk modelling firm AIR Worldwide has released an update to its extra tropical cyclone model for Europe.
AIR updates European cyclone model
Catastrophe risk modelling firm AIR Worldwide has released an update to its extra tropical cyclone model for Europe.
RMS: 120 homes damaged in California explosion
Risk Management Solutions has provided an update on the explosion that occurred in San Bruno, in San Mateo County, central California, US.
EQECAT: insurers hit by £1.65bn insured losses in New Zealand
Catastrophe management software firm EQECAT has provided an updated loss estimation for the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred near Christchurch, New Zealand.
Exclusive Bulgarian insurance review now available on Post Europe
In our latest article the manager of Insurance.bg Kalin Dimitrov takes an in-depth look at the Bulgarian general insurance market.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
ALC Health strikes UAE deal
International medical insurance provider ALC Health has formed a partnership with the Arab Orient Insurance Company to underwrite its worldwide health plan for companies and residents in the United Arab Emirates.
Quinn defends underwriting loss
Draft unaudited accounts show Quinn Insurance underwriting losses of €127m on in 2009 and a write-down of certain assets of €677m.