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The Reinsurance Power List 2010: Who's the daddy?
After the usual team debates, tears and tantrums, once again the Reinsurance team presents its annual Power List. We give you our opinions on who is hot and who is not in the reinsurance world and why they are a force to be reckoned with
News analysis: Death knell sounds for the FSA
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a radical shake-up of UK financial regulation, dispensing with the current watchdog by 2012, writes Katherine Blackler
News analysis: US reforms herald federal sector regulator
After a marathon 20-hour debate, the US Congress passed an amended version of the Dodd-Frank Bill that includes measures to create a federal insurance regulator. Katherine Blackler investigates
Beazley sees rates go backwards on renewals as it hits $115.5m profit
Lloyd's insurer Beazley achieved a profit before tax of $115.5m (2009: $30.1m). It added the profit before income tax and earnings per share includes an exceptional foreign exchange gain of $33.7m.
ABI confirms insurance fraud hit £16m a week in 2009
Insurers are detecting more fraudulent insurance claims than ever according to figures released today by the Association of British Insurers.
Hanks confirmed as CII president
Chris Hanks has been formally elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute at its annual general meeting held in London on 21 July 2010.
L&G promotes add-on policies
Legal & General is rolling out a campaign promoting the value of cover such as extended accidental damage, personal possessions and family legal protection that can be added to standard household insurance policies.
Mapfre H1 revenues rise 9.2%
Increased international business and the recovery of sales in Spain has helped boost growth revenues at Mapfre.
Mapfre H1 revenues rise 9.2%
Increased international business and the recovery of sales in Spain has helped boost growth revenues at Mapfre.
Are you up for the Insurance Football Cup?
Calling all insurers, brokers, reinsurers and suppliers.
Fraud Awards shortlist announced as ABI unveils latest detection figures
The shortlist for the 2010 Insurance Fraud Awards - recognising excellence and best practice in combating and preventing insurance fraud - has been announced today.
Ironshore enters space market
Ironshore's aviation division has entered into a treaty reinsurance program with the Starr Group to provide protection against commercial satellite risk.
Giles-owned Ink bids for Westinsure
Giles owned-managing general agent Ink has made an offer to acquire Westinsure.
Aviva and RSA among firms studying Quinn bid memo
UK insurance giants Aviva and RSA have been named among the potential bidders for Quinn Insurance, according to a report this morning.
Quinn jobs saved after business picks up
Seventy-five jobs at Quinn Insurance in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, which were to be lost will now be saved, it has been reported.
Willis: Aon backtrack on contingent commissions is "wake up" call to the market
Willis claims Aon's announcement that it would resume accepting contingent commissions “where appropriate and legally permissible” is a wake up call to insurance buyers.
Aviva and RSA among firms studying Quinn bid memo
UK insurance giants Aviva and RSA have been named among the potential bidders for Quinn Insurance, according to a report this morning.
Quinn jobs saved after business picks up
Seventy-five jobs at Quinn Insurance in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, which were to be lost will now be saved, it has been reported.
Willis: Aon backtrack on contingent commissions is "wake up" call to the market
Willis claims Aon's announcement that it would resume accepting contingent commissions “where appropriate and legally permissible” is a wake up call to insurance buyers.
RSA launches e-trading system
RSA has launched a service that enables brokers to obtain quotes and bind a policy in minutes.
ABI supports MoJ data protection review
The Association of British Insurers has backed a Ministry of Justice review of the Data Protection Act.
Law report: Conflicting claim decisions for substantially same issue
Churchill Insurance Company v Wilkinson; Evans v Equitable Claims (Court of Appeal—19 May 2010)
Law report: Claimant finds lies don’t pay
Yeganeh v Zurich Insurance Company (Queen’s Bench Division—24 May 2010).
Two further Halliwells teams join BLG
The former head of Halliwells' London-based dispute resolution group has joined Barlow Lyde & Gilbert as a partner.