Insurer
Career development & CSR news: Solvency II demands see risk pay scales increase
Pay scales are being pushed up for risk professionals in the insurance industry as a result of Solvency II, according to search firm Kinsey Allen International.
Claims - Real estate: Estate of play
With real estate investment going global, Graham Smart examines the insurance industry's approach to protecting the assets involved.
Broking focus - bribery act: Proscribing bribing
With the spotlight on broker commissions, Leigh Jackson reports on the incoming Bribery Act and the threat it poses for financial incentives.
View from the top: The approved model
The Australian capital requirements and the Dutch pension funds experience show that few insurance companies have achieved the Holy Grail of an approved internal model. However, as Solvency II approaches, insurers are looking beyond the standard formula…
Equity World Cup competition - week five: The big one looms
Your last chance to enter our World Cup competition to win an Ipad.
Interview - Stefano Tranquillo: Sticking to the principle
FM Global's Stefano Tranquillo may have a diverse background but, he tells Lynn Rouse, the company has achieved first-class underwriting results using a risk management model that has changed little in the 175 years since it was founded.
Confidence returning to insurance sector
Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets is poised to announce further credit facilities with insurers, after arranging a multi-million refinancing agreement as part of a consortium for Hiscox.
Chartis: regulation deciding factor for London hub choice
The strength of the UK's financial regulation was a deciding factor in London being selected over other major European cities as the hub for Chartis' new regional headquarters.
Kwik Fit fan Smith hails the potential of £215m broker deal
Fortis UK has secured access to the Kwik Fit group's database of motor repair customers as well as the brand for a minimum of 10 years as part of its £215m acquisition of its insurance intermediary arm.
Chartis UK MD unveils his new team
Chartis Insurance UK has unveiled a series of appointments as part of the wider changes within Europe.
Chartis UK commercial boss takes up French role in shake-up
Chartis Europe SA has appointed five new general managers following the announcement earlier today of its restructure.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Equity World Cup competition – week five: Take a shot at an Ipad
The 2010 World Cup is almost over, and so to our accumulator competition run in conjunction with Equity Red Star draws to a close.
Chartis UK commercial boss takes up French role in shake-up
Chartis Europe SA has appointed five new general managers following the announcement earlier today of its restructure.
Chartis UK MD unveils his new team
Chartis Insurance UK has unveiled a series of appointments as part of the wider changes within Europe.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Japanese regulator to abolish asset allocation rules
Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to eliminate investment rules restricting asset allocations at life and non-life (re)insurers, according to newswire Reuters.
Hiscox secures $750m new funding
Hiscox has secured a $750m syndicated three-year revolving credit and letter of credit facility.
Online search volumes for travel insurance rise
This is according to the latest research from Greenlight, which shows that search volumes for travel-related insurance since January have increased from 896 000 to 932 000.
MSN in Beat That Quote deal
Microsoft has confirmed it is to partner Beat That Quote for its price comparison site, MSN Compare.
EMB to partner Teradata
Data warehousing and enterprise analytics firm Teradata Corporation is to partner EMB, the global actuarial and business consultancy.
IFB appoints head of analytics
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has announced the appointment of Kevin Reid as head of analytics with effect from 28 June.
Tokio Marine to restructure to expand reinsurance and commercial property book
Tokio Marine, the global insurance group, has announced plans to expand its international reinsurance and large commercial property operations. It is also announcing the opening of new offices for reinsurance business in Switzerland and Australia.