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Realised losses send CNA to a first half loss
$543m of realised investment losses send CNA to a first half loss.
R K Harrison announces restructure plans
Group set to create four specialist entities following Bowood formation.
Evolution relocates to kick off re-launch
Colyer is appointed to board as company re-locates to larger offices.
MMA Insurance launches commercial underwriting team
The new team will include underwriters with expertise in micro SME risks
L&E signs deal with Inter Hannover
Insurers agree four-year title insurance deal.
Ironshore launches energy property business
Ironshore launches energy property business.
Aviva launches commercial insurance TV advertising campaign
Aviva tells commercial customers to buy insurance through brokers.
Guy Munnoch to leave UK job
Stephen Lewis to take over as Zurich's UK CEO
QBE acquires Australia’s largest rural services network
QBE takes over Elders Insurance
Travelers net income drops 21% but management still bullish
Lower underwriting gains send Travelers net income down 21% from last year, but management still bullish.
Broker Network attracts seven new associates
Associates to link up with the Broker Network from August
Motor premiums rising at fastest rate for a decade
AA survey claims premiums rose by 11% in a year.
Home contents down, while buildings premiums rise, claims AA
Buildings insurance up for sixth quarter in a row, adds broker.
Forex losses hit Brit
Lloyd's insurer heavily impacted by exchange rate losses.
Take a second look
The emerging markets of Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia have been acclaimed as essential areas of expansion. Arjun Singh and Martin Rumsey ask whether this is still the case and look at how insurers are re-examining their market…
The gloves are off
The Financial Services Authority has used increasingly bellicose language over recent months. Edward Murray canvasses views from insurance chiefs about preparations for the industry to fight its corner.
New and improved
The Lloyd’s Exchange, use of the Insurers’Market Repository and electronic trading are just a few of the steps Lloyd’s has taken to bring itself in to the 21st Century but Sarah Hills asks whether these measures are making it harder for new entrants to…