Insurer
Markel swoops for Hiscox US equine and livestock business
Markel is to acquire certain rights to the Hiscox Insurance Company animal mortality business which provides both equine and livestock coverage.
Go Compare targets home insurance
Comparison site Go Compare is to target the home insurance market with a new TV advert featuring the opera singing character, Gio Compario.
Board of Quinn Group said ban on UK commercial lines “should be reconsidered”
The Board of Quinn Group said it is very disappointed by the decision of the Central Bank and Financial Regulator not to allow the company to recommence writing commercial lines business in the UK and Northern Ireland.
Lloyds tops FOS complaints table
Lloyds TSB Bank has received the most general insurance complaints of any company during the first half of 2010.
DAS shuffles corporate partnerships team
Legal expenses insurer DAS has made two changes within its Corporate Partnerships Division.
Bermudan delegation to discuss ILS issues in New York
As a result of an upsurge in interest in the creation and listing of Insurance Linked Securities, a delegation from Bermuda is set to meet key industry figures in New York.
AM Best affirms ratings of Omega
Omega has announced that AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the ICR of “bbb” of Omega and the FSR of A-(Excellent) and ICR of “a-“ of Omega Specialty Insurance Company Limited.
S&P: Congregational & General outlook “positive”
Standard & Poor’s has confirmed the upgrade of Congregational & General Insurance to 'positive' from 'stable'
Easyjet passengers set to have insurance cover
Easyjet has become the first low cost carrier to protect passengers under the Package Travel Regulations by way of insurance.
Aviva changes not-for-profit range
Aviva has launched its modified charity package for the not-for-profit sector.
Second graduate intake starts at Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey has picked five new trainees out of more than 500 applicants for the second year of its graduate recruitment programme.
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.