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Catlin Europe names new liability underwriter
Catlin Europe has confirmed that Detlef Offenhau has joined the company as senior liability underwriter for Europe.
HDI-Gerling enters Irish market
Industrial insurance company HDI-Gerling is to create a new branch in Ireland.
Fitch affirms Ageas ratings, and revises outlook to "stable"
Fitch Ratings has today affirmed AG Insurance's Insurer Financial Strength rating at 'A+' and Long-term Issuer Default Rating at 'A'.
Fitch affirms Ageas ratings, and revises outlook to "stable"
Fitch Ratings has today affirmed AG Insurance's Insurer Financial Strength rating at 'A+' and Long-term Issuer Default Rating at 'A'.
Nordic insurers to return to growth in 2010-2011 but volatility remains
The Nordic insurance market, covering Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, should return to growth in 2010-2011, according to a report by Fitch Ratings.
Kane gets go-ahead for Qatari captive management company
Kane has announced that it is to establish an insurance management company in the Qatar Financial Centre after receiving authorisation.
MoJ: we will "weed out" the personal injury text pests
The Ministry of Justice has reiterated its desire to clamp down on claims management firms cold-texting people to attract personal injury work.
Hurricane Earl losses could top $150m
AIR Worldwide estimates that insured losses from Hurricane Earl’s passage near the northern Leeward Islands earlier this week are between $50m and $150m.
MGA Ink to target small solicitor firms with new PI facility
Ink Underwriting Agencies and St Giles Legal and Professional Risks have joined forces to target what they describe as the "troubled solicitors insurance market".
Abbey reports 11% increase in H1 pre-tax profit
Abbey Protection has announced an 11% increase in pre-tax profits to £4.7m for the first six months of 2010.
View from the top: Time to share fraud data
Industry fraud statistics are normally presented as a good news story. Last year, insurers stopped 122 000 frauds, preventing payment of a huge £840m.
Catlin Europe names new liability underwriter
Catlin Europe has confirmed that Detlef Offenhau has joined the company as senior liability underwriter for Europe.
HDI-Gerling enters Irish market
Industrial insurance company HDI-Gerling is to create a new branch in Ireland.
Nordic insurers to return to growth in 2010-2011 but volatility remains
The Nordic insurance market, covering Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, should return to growth in 2010-2011, according to a report by Fitch Ratings.
Corporates seek insurer credit rating assurances
Aviva is receiving a surge in enquiries from corporate clients worried about insurer credit ratings.
MGA Ink to target small solicitor firms with new PI facility
Ink Underwriting Agencies and St Giles Legal and Professional Risks have joined forces to target what they describe as the "troubled solicitors insurance market".
BIS Countdown - Mike Morrisey: The international agenda
The International Insurance Society claims to be the largest multinational organisation of its kind, with almost 1000 members from more than 90 countries. Ahead of his keynote address at the British Insurance Summit, president and chief executive Michael…
UK-Indian traing relations: A passage to India
The UK has long looked at India as a trading partner, especially its outsourcing sector. Following a recent visit by a delegation led by the Prime Minister, Daniel Dunkley looks at how the insurance industry is building its own links with the country.
BIS Countdown - Mike Morrisey: The international agenda
The International Insurance Society claims to be the largest multinational organisation of its kind, with almost 1000 members from more than 90 countries. Ahead of his keynote address at the British Insurance Summit, president and chief executive Michael…
Post Magazine – 02 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny had a pleasant lunch at the RAC Club last week with one of her esteemed market contacts and was taken aback to hear their car had been stolen and they were having problems getting their claim paid by none other than Aviva. But that was only half…
Postscript - 30 years ago: Cornhill awareness is on the rise
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Postscript - 50 years ago: Automatic payment sees interest
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Career development & CSR news: Gender Salary Survey — Insuring against inequality
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act 1970. This should be an auspicious occasion but recent research from the Chartered Management Institute has revealed any celebration would be premature. Four decades on from when this legislation…