Articles by Stephanie Denton
US targets insurers of Iran deals
Companies that insure trade with Iran would be cut off from the US financial system under legislation aimed to further target Tehran's nuclear programme.
Greek debt swap manageable for European insurers
Insurers have written down Greek sovereign debt in line with falling market prices, according to Fitch.
Talent poll
How is the industry finding talent?
Q&A Christchurch one year on - New Zealand Earthquake Commission
For the last two years New Zealand has seen an unprecedented number of earthquake incidents, Insurance Insight spoke to Hugh Cowan, general manager for research and education at the New Zealand Earthquake Commission, about how claims in the country are…
Repair costs for imported cars to drop in South Korea
Repair charges for imported cars are expected to come down as South Korean non-life insurers make a deal with foreign carmakers after their decision to reduce insurance premiums for drivers by 2%.
Asia-Pacific reaches 3.3 million HNW overtaking Europe
Asia is now second only to North America in the number of high net worth individuals, and this continues to rise by 10% year on year, according to a new report.
No rating impact on QBE after HSBC acquisitions
QBE Insurance Group's ratings will not be affected by the proposed acquisition of HSBC Holdings' general insurance businesses in Argentina and Hong Kong.
Generali sells 69.1% of Israeli Migdal for €835m
The Generali Group has agreed to sell its entire 69.1% holding in Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings to Shlomo Eliahu, founder and controlling shareholder of the Israeli financial Group Eliahu.
Willis China claims broker first in Chongqing
Willis China, part of Willis Group Holdings, has been granted approval to open a new office in Chongqing by the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission, which it claims is a first for a foreign-owned broker.
Brokers appeal to Emirates regulator over payments decision
The brokering community is believed to have approached the Emirates Insurance Authority for a reappraisal of its recent decision on how premium payments are collected.
Swiss Re targets European marine with two new teams
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has expanded its marine insurance footprint in Continental Europe through the formation of two dedicated underwriting teams in Zurich and Genoa, which will be led by Patrizia Kern-Ferretti and Andrea Cupido, respectively.
Ferma grows to 22 as Luxembourg joins
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has grown its membership to 22 associations with the Luxembourg risk management association, Professionals in Risk Management.
Bahrain's financial sector sees 3% growth
The number of financial institutions registered in Bahrain rose again last year, reaching 415 by the end of January 2012, up from 403 a year earlier.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Markel acquires fine art and collectables business
Markel International has acquired the portfolio of business of Quay Underwriting, a managing agent based in Dorset, UK.
Kiln launches into specialist property with appointment in Paris
Kiln has appointed a new underwriter in Paris to focus on a broad range of property facultative reinsurance risks across Europe.
Chinese 'big offensive' poll
Will insurers launch a big offensive on China now?
Asian results help JLT offset difficult European trading period in 2011
Strong retail revenue growth and margins in Asia helped Jardine Lloyd Thompson offset difficult trading environments in Europe and deliver profit before tax of £147.6m for the full-year ending 31 December 2011.
European risk board urged to investigate environmental investment
In an open letter to Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank and chair of the European Systemic Risk Board, a coalition of experts, investors, NGOs and universities have urged the ESRB to investigate how the European Union's exposure to…
Dexia Bank Belgium rebrands as Belfius Bank & Insurance as it reveals 2011 losses
After reporting a net loss of €1,367m after tax for 2011, Dexia Bank Belgium has rebranded as Belfius Bank & Insurance.
RSA appoints Evans as group HR director
RSA has appointed Vanessa Evans as group HR director, responsible for HR strategy and teams worldwide.
Narec joins with Spanish Idermar on offshore energy project
UK renewable energy finance and insurance company Narec Capital has been appointed by Idermar, developer of Europe's leading offshore wind meteorology platform technology, to advise on finance, insurance and UK market entry.
Marsh appoints Lay business development leader international
Broker Marsh has appointed Chris Lay to the newly created position of business development leader for its International division, which comprises all Marsh's operations outside North America.
CEA rebrands as Insurance Europe
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, is rebranding to become Insurance Europe.