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Allianz appoints new CEO for CEEMA region
Bruce Bowers has been appointed CEO of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and the North Africa Region of Allianz, based in Munich.
Allianz in Credit Suisse swoop
Allianz Real Estate has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of two prime properties in the heart of Paris.
Allianz in Credit Suisse swoop
Allianz Real Estate has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of two prime properties in the heart of Paris.
Markel appoints terrorism underwriter
Markel International has named Edward Winter as a terrorism underwriter in its marine and energy division.
AM Best positive on Swiss Re after rating revision
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Swiss Re and its subsidiaries.
AM Best positive on Swiss Re after rating revision
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Swiss Re and its subsidiaries.
Ecclesiastical to grow charity arm following share issue
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is set to grow its charity and heritage lines of business after raising £40m through a preference share issue.
Paladin exits recycling business
Paladin Underwriting Agency has announced it is not seeking to renew its current waste and recycling risks account for 2011, and has taken the decision to exit the sector as rates fall to levels which are considered unsustainable.
Shipowners’ Club adds two to Vancouver office
The Shipowners’ P&I Club has transferred two of its London-based staff to its new office in Vancouver.
Aon Benfield annual cat report reveals $38bn loss for (re)insurers in 2010
Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon Corporation, has released its Annual Global Climate and Catastrophe Report, which reviews the natural disaster perils that occurred worldwide during 2010.
Aon Benfield annual cat report reveals $38bn loss for (re)insurers in 2010
Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon Corporation, has released its Annual Global Climate and Catastrophe Report, which reviews the natural disaster perils that occurred worldwide during 2010.
XL gains China license
The Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission has granted XL a license to operate as a property and casualty insurer in Shanghai.
RBS Insurance sells broker arm Devitt to management team
RBS Insurance has agreed to sell Devitt Insurance Services to its existing senior management team, lead by managing director William Hughes.
NFU set for Glasgow recruitment
NFU Mutual has created 46 new customer service, claims and administration jobs in Glasgow.
Fusion to create 240 jobs
BGL-owned insurance firm Fusion has announced plans to create 240 jobs in its UK contact centres.
S&P revises RSA outlook to positive
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has revised its outlook for RSA to positive and affirmed the insurer's A ratings for financial strength and long-term counterparty credit.
Jubilee appoints business development chief
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee Managing Agency has appointed Nick Grazier as head of marketing and business development.
View from t'opera: Gio Compario writes for Post
Allianz Insurance's recent successes - including this year's British Insurance Awards 'general insurer of the year' title - can be attributed to one thing, the fact its CEO Andrew Torrance has a tache. That is the view of Go Compare's figurehead Gio…
Postscript - 10 years ago: Credit Suisse denies UK insurer sale
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Legal update - professional negligence: A strong defence
The illegality principle may rear its head if a second dip of the recession takes hold and insolvency practitioners engage in civil claims. Tony Hill and Kate Thompson examine the issues professional negligence insurers face from this line of attack.
Career development & CSR news: Bidding war over IT staff
The insurance sector is being forced to increase pay for actuarial IT professionals by up to 50% as insurers upgrade their systems to be compliant with new regulatory standards, according to Rethink Recruitment.
Career development & CSR news: Ask the expert
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Postscript - five years ago: NU looks to offshore more IT jobs
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.