Insurer
Indian resolution poll
Is a resolution mechanism needed for India?
Boom times ahead for India's online insurance market
India is experiencing internet growth at a time when consumers are more comfortable buying insurance online, creating opportunities for insurers with a successful online strategy, according to Anushri Bansa, Rajesh Sabhlok and Vivek Jalan.
Hiscox entities upgraded to 'A+'
Hiscox Group's core entities insurer financial strength ratings have been upgraded to 'A+' from 'A'.
Understanding cyber risks
Cyber risks have become high profile but, as David Froud explains, insurers need to conduct more than simple Q&A assessments to understand the true nature of a company’s data value and the potential cost of a loss.
Cyber insurance struggles to take off in Europe
Cyber exposures are headline news but, as Francesca Nyman reports, with ample capacity in the market and a lack of regulatory guidance, insurance uptake remains low.
RSA appoints investor director from Cable & Wireless
RSA has appointed Matt Hotson as investor relations director.
Zurich UK records 26% profit dip as COR also deteriorates
Zurich has blamed a volatile market after its UK operation's business operating profit suffered at the hands of summer floods, causing a 26% drop on H1 2011 to £52m.
RSA recruits ex-L&G man for investor relations role
RSA has appointed Matt Hotson as investor relations director.
Aviva suffers ratings downgrade amid strategic overhaul
Aviva has been hit with a Standards & Poor’s ratings downgrade following concerns about the cost and risks of delivery associated with its strategic plan.
Zurich sees decline in European GI profit as pension and commission expenses bite
Zurich Insurance has reported a business operating profit of $2.5bn for the six months ended 30 June 2012, up 17% on 2011.
Zurich CEO Senn attributes rising profits to 'working' global strategy
Zurich group chief executive Martin Senn has described the firm’s international half year business operating profit of $2.5bn (£1.6bn) as being testament to a functional global strategy.
US global corporate boss Kerner appointed CEO of Zurich GI
Zurich has appointed North American global corporate chief executive Michael Kerner, pictured, to the role of CEO of the insurer's general insurance segment.
Zurich appoints new general insurance CEO
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Michael Kerner as CEO of general insurance from 1 September subject to regulatory approval.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
A day at the races
My Best XI: Jo Thoy, Aviva
Aviva head of trading for the Midlands Jo Thoy selects her Best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Thoy has picked a plethora of local broking giants to sit alongside her single non-industry selection, a former England rugby hero.
Market moves: Markel, Canopius and Aon lead the way
Axa was in the recruitment spotlight once again, after making a further reshuffle of its senior management, and the week belonged to insurers.
Law report: School did not breach duty of care to drowned pupil
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Motor insurer not liable in taxi driver sexual assault case
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Court accepts 'duty of care' argument
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Stamping out fraud
As insurance fraud losses top £2.1bn - a 23% year-on-year rise - and offer rich pickings for fraudsters, what are the factors behind the figures and how can firms can fight back?
Social media: Facebook is your friend
Social media has allowed insurers to learn more about the risk profiles of their policyholders, but could, and should, this information be used to compile quotes?
Credit hire: Paying a hire price
Credit hire is a significant factor in private motor insurance premiums being inflated by £225m a year, but would Competition Commission intervention help or hinder policyholders and the industries involved?
Your say: Biba and IIB merger is bad news for small brokers
While Ten, among others, has so far reserved judgement on the historic merger of the British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers, we were prepared to support the new body.
View from the top: Lessons to be learnt from Laspo
The earlier than expected introduction of a damages increase could undermine the positive effects of the Act, says Chris Voller.