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Kiln releases syndicate results
Lloyd’s managing agency RJ Kiln has released the final results for its managed syndicates for the 2007 year of account, updated forecasts for the 2008 year of account and initial forecasts for the 2009 year of account.
Kiln releases syndicate results
Lloyd’s managing agency RJ Kiln has released the final results for its managed syndicates for the 2007 year of account, updated forecasts for the 2008 year of account and initial forecasts for the 2009 year of account.
Former NIG manager joins Arista
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has appointed Neil Wormald as broker development manager for the North East.
Chile quake may be most expensive for insurers since 1994 – Munich Re
If quake damage costs insurers $8bn, as predicted by Eqecat, it will be the 2nd most expensive in history.
View from the top: Election outcomes
With opinion polls suggesting the margin has narrowed to as little as 7% between the Conservatives and the Labour Party, all eyes are on the coming general election.
Editor's comment: A declaration of intent
The unveiling of the Aldermanbury Declaration could mark a turning point for the insurance sector.
Wuerttembergische Versicherungen agrees software deal
Insurer Wuerttembergische Versicherungen will optimise the scheduling of about 120 employees working in customer service at its Stuttgart site using workforce management solution In Vision Enterprise WFM.
Wuerttembergische Versicherungen agrees software deal
Insurer Wuerttembergische Versicherungen will optimise the scheduling of about 120 employees working in customer service at its Stuttgart site using workforce management solution In Vision Enterprise WFM.
BoA Merrill Lynch responds to Solvency II advice
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has published a report on the latest Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors advice on the implementation of Solvency II.
BoA Merrill Lynch responds to Solvency II advice
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has published a report on the latest Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors advice on the implementation of Solvency II.
ING could delay insurance sale with IPO
Reports claim that as long as it kicks off the process with a stockmarket listing it could meet an EU requirement.
ING could delay insurance sale with IPO
Reports claim that as long as it kicks off the process with a stockmarket listing it could meet an EU requirement.
Scor in earnings surge
French reinsurer Scor reported a surge in earnings in the fourth quarter of the year.
Scor in earnings surge
French reinsurer Scor reported a surge in earnings in the fourth quarter of the year.
Fitch: French windstorm losses material, but managable
Fitch does not expect losses from the catastrophe to result in a material capital erosion for the French insurance market. The agency expects that the rating actions due to the storm are likely to be limited.
Fitch: French windstorm losses material, but managable
Fitch does not expect losses from the catastrophe to result in a material capital erosion for the French insurance market. The agency expects that the rating actions due to the storm are likely to be limited.
Liberty Mutual reports mixed earnings
Liberty Mutual, the US (re)insurance giant, reported a mixed set of earnings for the fourth quarter and in 2009.
Tower Group net income doubles
Tower Group, the US insurer, said that net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 doubled.
Moody’s affirms Prudential’s Aa2 rating
Moody’s has reaffirmed Prudential’s Aa2 financial strength rating following the announcement that it plans to acquire American International Assurance Company.
RSA hit with £30m earthquake loss
RSA expects a financial impact of £30m, net of reinsurance, for claims arising from the earthquake in Chile.
Arag bolsters ranks with two new hires
Legal insurance company Arag UK has appointed Carrie-Anne Woods as senior claims handler and Paul Mather as underwriter from Das and RSA respectively.
Russia to support Iran sanctions
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has said that he still hopes to avoid new punitive measures, but added Russia could not wait forever for cooperation by Tehran.
Chile earthquake may cost insurers up to $8bn, says Eqecat
The massive earthquake that hit Chile may cost insurers up to $8bn, Eqecat has said in a note to clients.
Admiral's international arm contributes £47m as profit jumps 7%
It added its customer numbers were up 19% to 2.08 million (2008: 1.75m), profit from UK car insurance was up 15% to £207m (2008: £180m).