Insurer
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.
Cost of nautical-related claims back to high levels in 2011
The average cost of nautical related-claims has climbed back to high levels in 2011, according the Nordic Marine Insurance Statistics database, but may stabilise at the current rate.
NFU Mutual chairman awarded peerage
NFU Mutual staff have joined together to honour group chairman Sir Don Curry who was yesterday appointed a cross bench peer in the House of Lords.
Arag markets "first" UK divorce cover
Legal expense insurer Arag is claiming to be the first to launch a UK divorce insurance product.
Polish brokers launch €3m class action lawsuit against RSA
The Polish Chamber of Insurance and Finance Intermediaries has reported that 35 insurance intermediaries have filed a class action lawsuit against Link4, a wholly owned insurance company of the RSA Group.
Airmic supports legislation to tackle compensation culture
Airmic said it strongly supports plans to tackle the compensation culture for personal injury through The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.
AJAG publishes robust rebuttal to ABI’s case
The Access to Justice Action Group has published a robust rebuttal of the Association of British insurers’ arguments in favour of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.
QBE announces Glasgow Warriors sponsorship
QBE has signed an agreement to become the official insurance partner of Glasgow Warriors.
Austrian insurer Vienna Insurance Group to merge Polish subsidiaries
Austrian insurer, The Vienna Insurance Group, intends to increase its sales power in the Polish non-life market by merging the companies Inter Risk and PZM.
Xchanging nabs former Aviva IT director
Xchanging, the business process and technology services provider, has today revealed the appointment of former Aviva IT director Jim Sadler.