Insurer
Jacobs exits ABI for new role at FSA
Justin Jacobs is leaving the Association of British Insurers to work in a newly created role at the Financial Services Authority.
Blackham returns
Chris Blackham has returned to the insurance industry after a two-year break and joined the board of Howden as a non-executive director.
Provident is front runner for Tesco motor panel
Tesco Bank is poised to sign deals with several insurers, including up-for-sale Provident, to handle "non-standard risks" as part of a panel arrangement, Post has learnt.
Haiti reconstruction could cost $14bn
Study from the Inter-American Development Bank claims Haiti earthquake more destructive than any modern natural disaster.
Zurich PI underwriter joins Hiscox
Hiscox has appointed Graeme King as underwriter, international technology, media and telecommunications.
Groupama outlines float and buy plan
Jean Azéma, Groupama CEO, details his ideas for the group in interview.
Groupama outlines float and buy plan
Jean Azéma, Groupama CEO, details his ideas for the group in interview.
Groupama CEO outlines IPO plan to become top 10 European player
Jean Azéma makes the pledge as it saw its operating income fall 36.2% to 358m euros.
Groupama CEO outlines IPO plan to become top 10 European player
Jean Azéma makes the pledge as it saw its operating income fall 36.2% to 358m euros.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines some of the major stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
Groupama names talent and resourcing manager
Groupama Insurances has appointed Jordan O’Connor to the newly created role of talent and resourcing manager.
Arig reports $21.9m profit
Profit in sharp comparison to loss of $28.6m in 2008, driven by the improvement in Arig’s reinsurance book and investment income.
L&G reports 8% dip in general insurance
Insurer said it had prioritised profitability over volume and positioned itself to target profitable opportunities in 2010.
Flagstone Re's reports profits improvement
Flagstone Re's fourth quarter and 2009 results improved, the company said on Wednesday.
Arch in profits turnaround
Arch reported a turnaround in profits for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for the full year.
Montpelier continues Bermuda's upward trend
Montpelier continued a postive trend for Bermudian (re)insurers by recording a sharp return to profit in its fourth quarter and 2009 results.
Sterling seals L&G HNW deal
Under the terms of the deal L&G advisers will now offer Sterling's executive home Insurance to their high net worth customers.
QBE nabs HSBC underwriter for motor book
QBE European Operations, the specialist business insurer, today announced the appointment of Steve Dickie to the position of motor fleet portfolio manager within QBE’s motor division.
Confused index shows 12.7% rise in 2009
Confused and EMB have launched a new quarterly car insurance price index.
Protect unveils new constitution
Trade association Protect has ratified a change in its constitution widening its full membership beyond credit insurance underwriters for the first time.
Catlin opens Melbourne office
Catlin Group has has expanded its Australian operations by opening a Melbourne office.
Divisional head leaves Lockton
One of Lockton's senior brokers has left the privately-owned broker, sources have told Reinsurance.
View from the top: Value of human capital
Despite signs of rates hardening in some lines of business, plenty of capacity coupled with the wider economic situation are driving the extremely competitive pricing we are seeing today.