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Catlin estimates Sandy storm losses at $200m
Catlin Group has said that its Sandy-related losses will be about $200m, net of reinsurance and reinstatements.
AIG divests remaining holding in AIA
AIA Group has confirmed that AIG has entered into a placing agreement to sell all its ordinary shares of AIA at HK$30.30 each.
BWise expands reach with Bangkok office
Governance, risk management and compliance software firm BWise has opened a regional office in Bangkok, Thailand.
Japanese insurers vulnerable to stock market downturns
Japanese non-life insurance groups are likely to maintain adequate capital buffers at the group level, underpinned by robust capital from life subsidiaries, according to Fitch.
Willis launches cover for offshore decommissioning risks
The energy industry faces new risks associated with decommissioning and dismantling oil and gas installations when they reach the end of their productive life, Willis Energy has warned.
AIA suspends shares as AIG commences potential sale
The board of directors of AIA Group has requested that trading in the shares of the company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange be suspended after AIG started a potential sale by placing a "significant proportion" of the shares held by AIG.
Generali launches growth plan for Italy with only three brands
Generali has revealed its plans for growth in Italy, which include over €300m of investments in just three brands: Generali, Alleanza and Genertel.
Magnitude 7.2 quake strikes Indonesia
An magnitude 7.2 earthquake off Indonesia has been felt in Australia.
Insurers' 'systemic risk' activities significantly less than banks'
International insurance think tank the Geneva Association has published a cross-industry analysis comparing the named 28 global systemically important banks to 28 of the world’s largest insurers on indicators of systemic risk.
Lloyd's managing agents offered guidance on Eurozone exit
Lloyd's managing agents have been given new guidance on how insurance and reinsurance contracts may react in the event of a Eurozone exit.
Guernsey’s zero-10 regime gets EU approval
Guernsey’s zero-10 corporate tax regime has been given the final seal of approval by the European Union.
German insurance market faced 'inertia' in 2012 P&C results
The outlook for the German insurance market remains negative, according to rating agency Moody's.
Aon Hewitt appoints global benefits leader from Mercer
Aon Hewitt, the human resources solutions business of Aon, has appointed Janine Heijckers-van den Nieuwenhuysen as global benefits leader for EMEA.
JLT Re appoints Aon's Dubecq as partner
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Thomas Dubecq as partner to support its growing international presence.
French insurers call for nation-by-nation capital approach
Proposed strict capital rules for EU-based insurers should be made flexible enough to suit the needs of companies in each country, according to a European insurance lobby group.
LIU Europe appoints Swiss sales manager from Chartis
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has appointed Eric Maltoni as sales manager Suisse Romande, based in its Zurich office in Switzerland.
Generali successfully closes subordinated bond for €1.25bn
Generali has closed a subordinated bond issue targeting institutional investors for a total of €1.25bn.
Stabbing in Germany could be linked to Allianz takeover possibility
A German insurance chief has been stabbed before an important staff meeting.
LMA publishes nuclear exclusion clauses update
The first in a series of nuclear and radioactive contamination exclusion clauses has been published by the Lloyd’s Market Association.
In conversation with Zurich: Growing SMEs
As a firm develops from a start-up to a fully fledged corporate entity, its risk profile inevitably changes. And, as its exposures change, its insurance needs evolve too.
Solvency II principles 'ruined' by implementation
Frustration in the insurance industry over the introduction of Solvency II is at an all-time high, according to new research.
Helvetia completes Gan acquisition and confirms Letac as CEO in 2013
Helvetia has completed its acquisition of the French transport insurance portfolio of Gan Eurocourtage.
Insurance Insight - Regulation not restriction
In this latest digital edition Insurance Insight looks at the close eye Asian insurers are keeping on regulation with the growing emphasis on a hands-on approach by regulators.