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XL faces $230m losses from Chilean quake and European windstorm
XL Capital has announced preliminary net loss estimates for the earthquake in Chile and European Windstorm Xynthia.
Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Insurers hit by high claims costs
Insurers suffered their second-heaviest claims burden ever last year — only 1992, the year of Hurricane Andrew, was worse.
Penny black's insurance week
What a week it was for branding geeks.
International PMI - a favourable diagnosis
The stereotypical view of international private medical insurance no longer holds true. Veronica Cowan reports on how an increasingly diversified market offers opportunities for insurers and brokers alike.
Careers: Ask the experts
After a couple of years without a pay rise, I have decided to move to a competitor. What kind of premium should I expect?
Start ups : insurers - regulatory hoops
Huge costs and the pressure of regulation have been seen as barriers to setting up an insurer in the UK — so why are so many companies considering this option now, asks David Young.
View from the top: Driving changes forward
The insurance market is highly competitive. Over the past few years, increases in claims costs have not been passed on in premiums. However, this has not been sustainable, with a recent insurance premium index showing the largest annual increase in motor…
Postbox: Burgess: I was wrong about consolidators
In January 2008, my business British Insurance became part of the Towergate Partnership.
Interview: Jon Dye - Making it work
With a stated aim of reaching £1bn by 2013, Jon Dye talks to Jonathan Swift about why a recent downturn in Allianz Retail's GWP masks a lot of progress towards that goal.
Evander MBO opens new client stream up
Insurance services provider Evander believes that its recent management buyout has opened up a significant new potential client stream for it.
E&Y: claims board voice needs to be stronger
Providing claims professionals with a stronger voice at board level could prove vital in increasing the claims efficiency of the insurance industry.
Plum reveals parallel strategy for growth
Plum Underwriting plans to double new business and grow its agency base in 2010.
NIG aims to double SME market share
NIG has insisted its relationships with regional brokers have not been impacted by its UK restructure, after finalising the underwriting line-up of the company's regional centres.
Chartis shake-up linked to Solvency II
Chartis UK chief executive Alexander Baugh has been appointed president and CEO of Chartis Europe Holdings.
Allianz raises concerns over crane scheme
Allianz Engineering has questioned the effectiveness of a new tower crane safety scheme due to come into force on 6 April.
Webinar online
A WEBINAR discussion on the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration is now available for viewing on-demand.
Tories: FSA consumer body will not alter plan
The Financial Services Authority has stepped up its intensive supervision goals for 2010, by outlining plans for a new consumer protection committee.
QBE hopes to quell concerns
QBE expects its new-look underwriting structure to address broker concerns over the cross-selling of its products, chief executive Steven Burns has said.
LAM set to return within two years
London Authorities Mutual could make a return to the market within the "next 12 to 24 months", according to its management company.
Fortis rebrands insurance arm as pre-tax profits fall
Fortis is to rename its insurance operation as Ageas following the break up of its parent company and the sale of its sister banking arm and brand to BNP Paribas 18 months ago.
Cautious welcome for dog insurance u-turn
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the government's decision to abandon plans to introduce compulsory insurance for all dog owners, but warned that the insurance industry has not heard the last of the issue.
Tesco signs software deal with Cheshire Datasystems
Tesco Bank has agreed a five-year deal for the provision of its customer service centre and website software with Cheshire Datasystems.
London loses insurance crown to Hong Kong
A report placing Hong Kong above London as the world's leading insurance centre has caused consternation among Lloyd's and London market underwriters.