Mutuals
Keeping pace with the evolution of risk
In the last 18 months, risk managers have faced a complex set of challenges.
Market moves: Brokers pick up the pace
Following a quiet fortnight, major players in the broking sector have actively been recruiting this week.
Japan - Post-earthquake: Aftershocks of the earthquake
New insurance legislation in Japan is set to be extensively tested six months after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the country.
Tapiola has rating affirmed by AM Best
Tapiola General Mutual, Finland’s largest mutual insurer, has had its financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and its issuer credit rating of “A” affirmed by ratings agency, AM Best. The outlook for both ratings is stable.
Jubilee Europe to offer protection to Dutch mortgage holders
Jubilee Europe is offering protection for Dutch mortgage holders, by entering into a partnership with Reliance Mutual Insurance Society.
Maritime insurer Skuld reports record 9th year of underwriting surplus
Norwegian maritime insurer Skuld has reported underwriting surplus of $13m for the first six months of 2011.
Comment- mutuals: Public preference
Mutuals can be overlooked or underused by public bodies, but Allan Guest argues that they are the most cost-effective and appropriate choice for public sector risks.
Public sector - Insurance procurement: Strength in numbers?
Will the Insurance London Consortium succeed where its predecessor failed and provide the blueprint for public sector procurement? asks Edward Murray.
Fitch affirms German mutual Gothaer's 'A' rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Gothaer Allgemeine Versicherung AG's and Gothaer Lebensversicherung AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A' and long-term issuer default ratings at 'A-'.
Fitch affirms German mutual Gothaer's 'A' rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Gothaer Allgemeine Versicherung AG's and Gothaer Lebensversicherung AG's insurer financial strength ratings at 'A' and long-term issuer default ratings at 'A-'.
Sferen posts first year losses of €4.8m
Sferen, the mutual group formed by Macif, Maif and Matmut at the end of 2009, has posted its first combined results, a loss of €4.8m.
French mutual Covéa adds new member
French mutual insurance group Covéa has confirmed Apgis is to join its group.
French mutual Covéa adds new member
French mutual insurance group Covéa has confirmed Apgis is to join its group.
Cornish wins costs case against RSA
Cornish Mutual has successfully challenged a subrogated repair cost dispute with RSA.
French mutual MAIF reports turnover of €3.15bn
In 2010, in a context difficult economic the group recorded French mutual MAIF has seen strong development in life insurance (+21.9%) and consolidated its position in business casualty.
French mutual MAIF reports turnover of €3.15bn
In 2010, in a context difficult economic the group recorded French mutual MAIF has seen strong development in life insurance (+21.9%) and consolidated its position in business casualty.
Simia run-off will have 'little effect'
The Solicitors Regulatory Authority has downplayed the effect of the Solicitors' Indemnity Mutual Insurance Association's decision to go into run-off.
NFU claims boss resigns
NFU Mutual chief claims manager John Kenny has quit the company that he joined 23 years ago.
CSR & career development: Mutual National Friendly named 'one to watch'
National Friendly has been listed as 'one to watch' in the Best Companies accreditation.
Former Lloyds insurance boss to become Royal London CEO
Royal London,the mutual life and pensions company, today announced the appointment of Phil Loney as group chief executive.
Parliament debates mutual model
Labour MP Gareth Thomas has called for the government to honour pledges to support the development of the mutual financial model in the UK in a debate in Parliament today.
Councils claim Supreme Court victory
The Supreme Court has found unanimously in favour of Harrow in the RMP v Brent/Harrow case.
LV reveals new non-exec
LV has confirmed the appointment of former O2 customer director Cath Keers as a non-executive director.
Interview – Robert Hiscox: Opinions of the insurance industry
Robert Hiscox is never one to hold his tongue. When Daniel Dunkley met him to talk about current market conditions, he was as forthright as expected on the FSA, ABI, government policy and price-matching practices.