Property
Family returns
Tim Johnson moved to his third Towergate-owned firm, Paymentshield, in the summer. Here he outlines his plans for the business to Jonathan Swift.
Shaken and stirred
Despite the global downturn Japan's reinsurance market is still very stable, says Jeremy Golden but its new government's policies on healthcare and earthquakes may increase international cover needs
Shene to outsource claims to Bankstone
Personal lines broker appoints claims specialists for motor, household and business
Junction wins Santander deal
Affinity specialist to run new online home insurance product
XL targets Dutch middle market business
Insurer to offer P&C solutions
Spare a thought for the Philippines
Latest blog-re now availible
Chinese (re)insurers clear to invest in real estate
Chinese insurers allowed to invest directly in commercial real estate for the first time under new regulations
US: Chinese drywall makers may ignore lawsuits
Lawyers say they expect Chinese companies that made the wallboard to ignore hundreds of lawsuits filed against them in US courts.
Groupama launches Romanian subsidiary
Insurer Groupmama has launched Groupama Asigurari in the Romanian insurance market.
US surplus lines results dip from competition, cat losses and economy
Report from AM Best notes that in 2008, the underwriting and operating performance of surplus lines companies continued to outpace that of the total property/casualty industry, although at a diminished level from 2007.
US property/casualty net income tumbled first-half 2009
Net income tumbles but underwriting results and investment returns improving.
Sterling lands Regal panel appointment
Regal adds Sterling to panel to provide mid net worth insurance
Fortis appoints new head of operations for household and travel claims
New head joins from Allianz
Ace appoints North American property head
Ace appoints Paul McNamee to new role.
