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Chinese market must target sustainable growth
After a period of rapid expansion, the Chinese insurance market must adjust for sustainable and healthy growth, according to a report by AM Best.
Renewable energy would generate growth, says RSA
Steve Kingshott, RSA's global director of construction, engineering and renewable energy, has called on the government to step up investment in renewable energy, arguing that it has a "critical role" to play in economic recovery.
UK non-life run-off market hit by "decade of decline", says KPMG
KPMG said in its 10th UK run-off survey that the size of the UK's non-life run off market is nearly 25% down over 10 years, while the active market has more than doubled.
Lodestar Marine picks up $400m in Lloyd's capacity
P&I underwriter Lodestar Marine has agreed a second capacity deal, more than quadrupling its available funds.
W R Berkley hands AML additional underwriting capacity
Managing general agent AML Underwriting has secured additional underwriting capacity from W R Berkley Insurance Europe and now plans to boost its broker base.
Cage begins work as CUO for Travelers Europe
Rob Cage has taken up the role of chief underwriting officer for Travelers in Europe, after joining from Chubb Europe, where he was active underwriter of Chubb's syndicate.
AM Best delivers verdict on 'under pressure' Spanish non-life sector
Spanish insurers could face deteriorating technical results as they compete on price, despite the sector chalking up a profitable 2011.
Reservation of rights agreement close, says Airmic
Risk management body Airmic is close to launching a model clause on reservation of rights that it hopes will limit disputes on insurance payouts.
TomTom strikes partnership with Zurich
Zurich Germany has chosen TomTom fleet management to provide telematics capability for its fleet intelligence product.
Results deteriorating for Spanish insurers as crisis continues
The Spanish non-life insurance sector remained profitable in 2011, but growth remains challenging amid one of the bleakest economic environments since the 1930s, according to AM Best.
Jon Clarke to leave Jubilee
Jon Clarke, active underwriter for Lloyd's life Syndicate 779 at Jubilee Group Holdings, is to leave the business.
RSA faces Hillsborough disclosure calls
RSA is under pressure to disclose documents relating to the Hillsborough disaster, according to the Independent newspaper.
Deloitte appointed provisional Hill liquidator
Hill Insurance has seen Deloitte appointed as a provisional liquidator following withdrawal of approvals by the Gibraltar regulator.
Bernardino blasts "stagnation" in Solvency II talks
Gabriel Bernardino has condemned the "stagnation" in political talks to finalise Solvency II rules in a strongly worded letter to the European Union Commissioner in charge of regulation, Michel Barnier.
Cage takes post as Travelers CUO
Travelers has announced its new chief underwriting officer, Rob Cage, has started his new role having been appointed early in the year.
Questgates MD underlines importance of professional qualifications
Questgates managing director Chris Hall, pictured, has highlighted the importance of his staff obtaining professional qualifications, after praising counter-fraud team member Brendan Gillooly for being granted 'Accredited Counter-fraud Specialist' status.
RSA lures Axa commercial liability boss
Corentin Maurice, Axa's former group head of commercial liability, has joined RSA as European liability leader in the firm’s global specialty lines business.
Hastings relaunches People's Choice
Hastings Direct has given motor insurance brand People's Choice a fresh look to make it more engaging for customers.
DLG to apply for alternative business structure
Direct Line Group is to make an application to have an alternative business structure later this year in a bid to boost customer choice.
Travelers claims head joins Liberty
Commercial lines insurer Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Nikki Barrett-Browne as commercial casualty claims manager.
Amlin's Beale joins LMA board
Simon Beale, Amlin's chief underwriting officer, has joined the board of the Lloyd's Market Association.
Amlin chief underwriting officer takes up LMA seat
Simon Beale, pictured, has joined the board of the London Market Association.
Catlin appoints Maran as chief science officer
International speciality property/casualty insurer Catlin Group has appointed Michael Maran as chief science officer.
Catlin names chief science officer
Catlin has appointed Michael Maran as chief science officer.