Articles by Stephanie Denton
ELD poll result
Will changes to the ELD slow market development?
EU & US conduct tests for cyber attacks in 'Cyber Atlantic 2011'
The first test of trans-Atlantic responses to cyber incidents, including cyber attacks, has taken place in Brussels.
Strong US ties help rate Axa's entities as 'AA-'
Axa has had all its entities' insurer financial strength ratings affirmed at 'AA-' by Fitch Ratings.
Essay on financial regulation wins University DIMA prize
An essay on financial regulation has won this year's annual essay competition for graduates in BA International Insurance and European Studies at The Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland.
CNA Europe forms new pan-European Underwriting Committee
CNA Europe has appointed Rhonda Buege to the newly-created role of underwriting officer for HealthPro, its specialist offering to the healthcare industry.
JLT aims to be top Italian broker with Marine & Aviation acquisition
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has signed heads of agreement to combine its existing Italian broking business Jardine Lloyd Thompson SpA. with the business of Marine & Aviation SpA.
US expected to achieve Solvency II equivalence
The US solvency regime for insurers is expected to achieve equivalence with the European Union's Solvency II requirements according to Fitch Ratings.
Markel recruits from Willis to strengthen Italian PI and D&O book
Markel has appointed Davide Balocco as senior underwriter in professional liability division to focus on its Italian book.
Alterra reports earnings down for Q3 2011
Alterra Capital Holdings has reported net income of $48.4m, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2011, compared to net income of $82.8m for the same quarter of 2010.
Ireland 123 aquisition drives RSA's profits up for Q3
The acquisition of 123 in Ireland last year and growth across central and emerging Europe has helped RSA to report further growth in quarter three of 2011.
PI to be compulsory for professional body members in Italy
Professional indemnity insurance is to be made compulsory for all members of recognised professional bodies in Italy following new legislation.
Alterra merges Irish operations
Alterra Capital Holdings has merged its Irish underwriting companies, Alterra Europe and Alterra Reinsurance Europe.
AIR Worldwide launches multiple peril crop cover for China
Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide has launched a multiple peril crop insurance model for China.
Brokers Link premium breaks $14bn with eight new members
Independent broker network Brokers Link has increased its members’ managed premium volumes to over $14bn with new representation in Israel, Indonesia, South Korea and Caribbean.
Earthquake magnitude 6.9 hits Peru
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred near the coast of central Peru on Saturday at 18:54 UTC (1:54 pm local time)according to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide.
Insurance Insight weekly update live - 28 October
Insurance Insight's weekly update is live with an article on Pan-European and Global business interruption cover; and a View from the Top on how insurers must be as global as the firms they work with.
Allianz welcomes EU debt crisis agreement
Allianz has welcomed the European Union agreement in Brussels to solve the debt crisis in Europe.
Ecclesiastical appoints Foley's replacement as Ireland MD
Specialist charity and heritage insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed David Lane as the new managing director for its Ireland business.
Thailand flood losses manageable for insurers
While the current flooding in Thailand is unusually severe and economically costly, the insured losses are likely to be at a manageable level and will not trigger widespread solvency problems, or undue financial strain, for the country's non-life…
Munich Re receives A+ (superior) rating
Munich Re has had its financial strength rating affirmed of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings of “aa-” along with its subsidiaries.
Axa reports revenue up across Europe for Q3
Axa has reported increases its third quarter property & casualty revenues for all regions in Europe.
Broking Supplement: Top 25 EC3 Brokers Spotlight
There have been few changes at the top - but it has been another year of steady progress for the top 25 EC3 brokers.
Dublin City activates emergency flood plan
A major emergency has been declared in the Irish capital Dublin after severe flooding hit the city.
Global insurers restricted in Ireland after downgrade
Allianz, Aviva and RSA Insurance have been restricted from providing cover for Irish state companies because Ireland has been demoted by credit rating agencies.