Insurer
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.
ALC Health launches claims monitoring service for customers
International private medical insurance provider ALC Health has launched an online member service that allows policyholders to check details as well as submit, manage and monitor claims 24 hours a day.
Kalista offers parametric catastrophe trigger for property
Bermuda-based Kalista Global has launched a property insurance product ahead of the January renewals with specific parametric catastrophe triggers to ensure savings.
Uninsured motorists in Scotland face having their cars crushed
Experts from the Motor Insurance Bureau are being drafted in to provide specialist training to Strathclyde Police officers ahead of a new campaign in which uninsured drivers face having their cars crushed.
Carlson ups Barbican stake beyond 90%
Carlson Capital has increased its stake in insurer Barbican to more than 90% after buying out Steel Partners II.
National curriculum should include driving, says the AA
The AA is calling for driving education to be part of the national curriculum at a Conservative Party conference fringe event.
Integration costs force AJ Gallagher into the red
Arthur J Gallagher UK has reported an unconsolidated loss before tax of £2.8m for the year end 31 December 2011, compared to a profit of £4m profit for the same period last year.
"Essential" FDI could raise Rs 30,000 crore, says India's regulator
Raising the cap on foreign direct investment in Indian insurers could attract Rs 30,000 crore to the industry, India's insurance regulator has said.
Covéa fears surge in motor subrogation practices after RSA ruling
Covéa has warned that some insurance businesses may adopt motor repair subrogation cost structures similar to RSA's after a high court found in favour of the insurer.
Standard & Poor's upgrades Groupama Insurances to BB
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has upgraded Groupama Insurances to a financial strength of BB on credit watch with positive implications, and expects to boost the rating to BBB in Q4.
Acturis launches sales shuffle in growth bid
Software provider Acturis has moved to bolster the leadership of its sales team with the appointment of Jeff McCracken, pictured, as UK sales and marketing manager.
Allianz could appeal against RSA motor subrogration judgment
Allianz may appeal against a high court judgment which found RSA's motor repair subrogation costs to be legal, despite being told that an appeal is likely to fail.
O'Roarke frustrated at missing out on Groupama 'bargain'
LV boss John O'Roarke admits he was left rueing a "missed opportunity" after hearing how much Ageas paid to secure the acquisition of Groupama.
EIOPA chairman calls for Solvency II clarity
Gabriel Bernardino, chairman of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, has urged the European Commission to press ahead with the "stagnant" Omnibus II negotiations and their impact on Solvency II negotiations.
Legal indemnity and title insurer launches at Lloyd's
A new European provider of legal indemnity and title insurance has launched at Lloyd's.
DLG outlook "increasingly difficult", says analyst
The success of the first Direct Line Group float has failed to alleviate concerns over the long-term future of the company, according to Panmure Gordon.
Legal services insurers in pole position to meet new generation's needs
Insurers are ideally placed to take advantage of the changing market environment, according to the new president of the International Association of Legal Protection Insurance (RIAD).
Global insurance market continued firming in Q3
Global insurance prices continued to rise in the third quarter of 2012, continuing a slow but steady trend that began in the second half of 2011.
Japanese insurers cease China riot cover
Some Japanese insurers are believed to have stopped covering firms against riots in China.
HSB Engineering names senior underwriter in Ireland
Specialist engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Hazel Keegan as senior underwriter.
Swiss Re's Hartmann to strengthen VIG Re board
Johannes Martin Hartmann has been appointed to the managing board of VIG Re with effect from 1 October.
RMS updates Japan earthquake model
RMS has released an update to its Japan Earthquake Model, incorporating a re-characterisation of hazard resulting from the 2011 Great East Japan (Tohoku) earthquake and tsunami.
Motor subrogration appeal against RSA likely to fail, says top judge
A High Court judge has ruled in favour of the motor repair subrogration costs RSA charged Allianz and Provident, stating that the charges were reasonable even if the insurer had used its own repair network.