Property
QBE boss acclaims "leading edge" property underwriting deal
QBE has developed a combined rating and geographical risk system which it claims will help its property underwriters deliver more accurate pricing for clients.
Home & Legacy seals Lloyds deal
Home & Legacy has entered an agreement with Lloyds TSB Insurance Services to provide personal home and motor insurance to its private banking customers.
Ex-Crawford manager joins Davies
Davies Group has appointed Vic Noble as head of property adjusting operations.
Dual expands P&C offering
Dual Corporate Risks has launched a packaged office product as the inaugural product from its new property & casualty division.
Stakeholders agree flood roadmap
Environment minister Richard Benyon attended a flood management summit and met with insurers to discuss how best to ensure that insurance is widely available for homes at risk of flooding.
Hardy appoints property underwriters
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has recruited two underwriters within its non-marine property division of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 382.
AA calls for government to resist spending cuts on flood defences
AA Insurance is urging the government to resist any temptation to cut spending on flood defences in its autumn comprehensive spending review.
Brit global markets unit promotes trio
Brit Insurance has made new appointments within its global markets strategic business unit.
Delta's new expansion plans take it south
Delta Claims Services is set to extend its presence to the south of England, while hinting at a move into the property market.
Ecclesiastical turns focus onto core UK business
Ecclesiastical intends to focus on developing its core UK business, having opted to close its London market operation.
Cunningham localises focus
Cunningham Lindsey has claimed it is "bucking the trend" by restructuring its property services division geographically to give a greater focus to smaller conurbations.
Claims management: Room for improvement
Getting the claims process right is imperative for brokers and insurers. Sam Barrett looks at what tops the wish list when it comes to partnering with claims management specialists.
Law report: Trust appeal is dismissed over anti-social behaviour liability
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
GC launches global P&C report
Despite spiralling losses, global reinsurance rates generally declined through the 2010 reinsurance renewals, according to Guy Carpenter.
Hannover Re to "benefit" from Solvency II
Property and casualty reinsurance market pricing continues to soften according to Hannover Re, but prices and conditions are for the most part still acceptable.
Exclusive Bulgarian insurance review now available on Post Europe
In our latest article the manager of Insurance.bg Kalin Dimitrov takes an in-depth look at the Bulgarian general insurance market.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
Arc wins Aviva legal expenses deal
Aviva has appointed Arc Legal Assistance to provide household and travel legal expenses to its personal lines customers.
CILA and law firm to publish property claims handbook
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is due to publish a handbook offering legal and practical advice on handling property damage claims for loss adjusters and claims handlers.
Quake impact on ratings "limited"
The damage costs resulting from the earthquake which struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch on 4 September will have "limited negative implications" for insurers and banks in New Zealand.
Aviva warns over cannabis farming
Aviva is warning property owners to be vigilant when vetting potential tenants, as well as inspecting their properties, as cannabis farming continues to rise.
CL revamps property division
Cunningham Lindsey has restructured its property services division with the creation of a regional structure and the appointment of a new national property operations manager.
Ecclesiastical London market business to go into run-off
Ecclesiastical is to put its London market business into run-off.
NZ earthquake losses to near £3bn
Reinsurers are set to be primarily impacted by the 4 September earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand.