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RBSI profits slump by over £500m to £58m in 2009
CEO Paul Geddes described 2009 as "exceptionally challenging"
RSA bullish despite 10% fall in operating profit
CEO Andy Haste hails progress in emerging markets and international arms.
RSA bullish despite 10% fall in operating profit
CEO Andy Haste hails progress in emerging markets and international arms.
Cap Z to buy out 3I in Jelf fundraising plan
Cap Z will now hold a minimum of 25.01 per cent of the company's enlarged ordinary share capital.
CNP's profits exceed €1bn
Premium income outside France surges 93.4% to €6.3 bn (up 65.8% under French GAAP) led by CNP Vita in Italy, Caixa Seguros in Brazil and CNP Vida in Spain.
Jelf looks to raise a further £17m after reporting a £9.7m loss in 2009
It is expected that any placing would be conducted at or around the price of 36 pence per ordinary share and would be subject to shareholder approval at a general meeting.
Moneysupermarket sees insurance transactions fall 14% in 2008
However, insurance made up 55% of the revenue (£75.7m), compared to 44% in 2008 despite a slight drop from £77.7m that year.
HSBC insurance boss to step down
Clive Bannister will be replaced by Asia boss David Fried, according to Reuters.
HSBC insurance boss to step down
Clive Bannister will be replaced by Asia boss David Fried, according to Reuters.
Lloyd's broker expands overseas footprint with acquisition
Windsor has completed a deal for the minority interest in BGH Risk Solutions, a liability broker that operates in Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
How Incisive Media broke the Greek debt story
Post Europe's sister publication, Risk magazine, has been right at the centre of the current controversy over Greek debt.
Aviva and MIB wade into debate on "fronting" fraud
New research from the Motor Insurers' Bureau and Aviva reveals that more than two-thirds of UK drivers do not understand what it means to ‘front' an insurance policy.
Towergate boss Cullum hails John Charcol swoop as a "perfect fit"
"To have the leading high net worth mortgage broker in the group gives us a huge opportunity to provide mortgages to our high net worth customers and SME owners," he added.
AM Best "positive" on global non-life reinsurance sector
The current outlook implies that the majority of 2010 reinsurer rating actions are likely to be affirmations, with only a modest number of anticipated rating or outlook changes.
AM Best "positive" on global non-life reinsurance sector
The current outlook implies that the majority of 2010 reinsurer rating actions are likely to be affirmations, with only a modest number of anticipated rating or outlook changes.
Swiftcover warns "fronting" fraud has doubled in two years
An estimated 36 000 parents are committing fraud by illegally putting their sons and daughters down as a ‘spouse' or ‘partner' on their car insurance policy - a crime known as fronting according to Axa-owned firm.
Energy insurance costs expected to fall by up to 20%
Despite an increase in the size and scale of new energy infrastructure projects, national oil companies and other energy and chemical concerns are experiencing fewer and less-severe major losses than in previous years, according to Marsh.
Energy insurance costs expected to fall by up to 20%
Despite an increase in the size and scale of new energy infrastructure projects, national oil companies and other energy and chemical concerns are experiencing fewer and less-severe major losses than in previous years, according to Marsh.
Generali GI premiums tipped to fall again
However, analyst KBW is looking for a slight improvement in sequential quarterly sales in life and expect sequential growth (4Q/3Q) of 9%, the first sequential growth since 1Q09 (3%).
Commercial landlords warned over environmental liability
Cowens claims they could face claims for damages and be subjected to action from regulatory bodies for failing to address environmental safety, even if it is a tenant who is at fault.
Post Europe Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.
Allianz in Dublin recruitment drive
Allianz Worldwide Care adds 30 new jobs at its headquarters in Park West Business Campus, Nangor Road, Dublin 12.