Property
Sterling launches executive business product
Sterling Insurance has launched a new executive business product which includes cover for the departure of lotto winning employees and PR costs for reputational damage.
Axa UK GI earnings dip 63% after £157m fire and weather losses.
Globally, Axa Group reported underlying earnings down 6% to €3854m versus 2008, adjusted earnings down 8% to €3468m and net income up 283% to €3606m (on a comparable basis).
Axa UK GI earnings dip 63% after £157m fire and weather losses.
Globally, Axa Group reported underlying earnings down 6% to €3854m versus 2008, adjusted earnings down 8% to €3468m and net income up 283% to €3606m (on a comparable basis).
Endurance reports net income rise
Endurance Specialty Holdings reported net income of $154.8m for the fourth quarter of 2009 versus net income of $16.9m for the fourth quarter of 2008.
Platinum Re will have a "challenging" 2010
This year will be a "challenging" one for Platinum Underwriters, the company's chief executive has said.
Swiss Re says capital position "fully restored"
Swiss Re said that it has excess capital of 9bn CHF at 'AA' ratings level, and added that its capital position is 'fully restored'.
Provident is front runner for Tesco motor panel
Tesco Bank is poised to sign deals with several insurers, including up-for-sale Provident, to handle "non-standard risks" as part of a panel arrangement, Post has learnt.
Haiti reconstruction could cost $14bn
Study from the Inter-American Development Bank claims Haiti earthquake more destructive than any modern natural disaster.
L&G reports 8% dip in general insurance
Insurer said it had prioritised profitability over volume and positioned itself to target profitable opportunities in 2010.
Montpelier continues Bermuda's upward trend
Montpelier continued a postive trend for Bermudian (re)insurers by recording a sharp return to profit in its fourth quarter and 2009 results.
Divisional head leaves Lockton
One of Lockton's senior brokers has left the privately-owned broker, sources have told Reinsurance.
Bermudan market continues to grow
The Bermuda Monetary Authority reported today that the Bermuda insurance market continued to record strong performance, against the backdrop of a prolonged soft market and the effects of the worst financial crisis in a generation.
US winter storms estimated to cost $2bn
Catastrophe risk modeling firm Eqecat said Friday afternoon (eastern time) that it estimates insured losses resulting from two February winter storms in the eastern United States will exceed $2bn, based on a preliminary assessment.
Groupama raids Arista for commercial underwriting boss
Groupama has appointed Arista regional underwriting manager Dawn Dillaway as its first head of commercial underwriting.
Allied World reports record 2009 profits
Allied World reported said that net income for the year ended December 31, 2009 was a record $606.9m, or $11.67 per diluted share, compared to net income of $183.6m, or $3.59 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Paris Re CEO leaves as PartnerRe cleans house
Paris Re CEO Hans-Peter Gerhardt has left the company in a clean-out of senior staff by Partner Re following last year's takeover by the Bermudian (re)insurer.
Allianz steps up consumer intelligence
Allianz has selected Callcredit Marketing Solutions as its data supplier, to support its long-term pricing and marketing strategy following a tender.
Select & Protect extends Tenet deal
Select & Protect has broadened its relationship with the Tenet Group by partnering with Tenet Supports Services and Premier Partnership to offer members its full range of general insurance products.
Ace adds to property division
Ace European Group has appointed Marsh Risk Consulting senior consultant Irmran Malhi as account engineer for its property business.
Everest Re shrugs off 2008 with strong 2009
Everest Re shrugged off a horrible 2008 to rebound strongly in 2009.
Partner Re's net income rises to $1.5bn
PartnerRe reported net income was $1.5bn, or $23.51 per share, up from $46.6m, or $0.22 per share in 2008.
Transatlantic Re's earnings climb
Transatlantic Re becaome the latest US insurer to report improved earnings.
Claims Club: Street deals not backed by members
A small proportion of Claims Club members agreed that assigning individual loss adjusters to deal with all flood-damaged property in a particular street is a good idea — but when asked whether this is achievable in practice, the answer was a resounding…
Claims Club: ABI surge event plans prioritised for 2010
Hypothesis testing is the best way to devise a collaborative industry surge plan, following events such as widespread flooding, insisted Tim Humphreys, policy adviser for risk management and emergency preparedness at the Association of British Insurers.