Articles by Stephanie Denton
Earthquakes call into question building code enforcement in Turkey
The Turkish government introduced new construction codes following the 1999 earthquake, but there are fears these may not have been enforced.
Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool only covers 7% of homes in earthquake zone
The Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool has low penetration in the Van region, which was hit by an earthquake this weekend, according to RMS.
Willis sees double-digit organic growth in Eastern Europe for Q3
Willis has reported net income for the third quarter of 2011 of $60m with Eastern and continental Europe seeing organic growth.
Canadian EGI acquires controlling stake in Danish insurer
EGI Financial Holdings has acquired a controlling interest in QIC Holdings ApS, a Danish holding company with a wholly-owned subsidiary, Qudos Insurance, a newly-incorporated insurance company, based in Denmark.
Sovereign default moves up 'known unknowns' risk list
Sovereign default has risen four places to second position for the top fifteen extreme risks while depression retains the top position and hyperinflation moves to third.
France and Japan largest purchasers of cat reinsurance
France and Japan are the largest purchasers of excess of loss per event treaties according to a new report by Aon Benfield.
Insurance Insight weekly update live - 21 October
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on how brokers need to be up to date on the cyber risks their customers are facing; and a feature of how Lloyd’s of London has spread its each across Europe.
US Taxation poll result
Will US tax proposals put European insurers off?
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on how European insurers will be affected by US Asbestos, Pollution and Health Liabilities when Solvency II is implemented; and a guest blog on brokers putting business out to auction.
Risk managers skills poll result
Have risk managers had a adapt their skills-set?
CEA opposes US tax proposals as barrier to European insurers
The CEA is strongly opposing Bills introduced this week US House of Representatives saying they could lead European insurers to withdraw from the US market.
AIR estimates insured losses from Jova less than $52m
Hurricane Jova damaged limited as storm hit sparsely populated areas in Mexico and then weakened.
Brit Insurance being monitored after Douetil quits
Following the announcement chief executive Dane Douetil is stepping down from Brit Insurance Holdings, with effect from 27 October, Fitch Ratings has confirmed it will be monitoring the situation closely.
Brit Insurance being monitored after Douetil quits
Following the announcement chief executive Dane Douetil is stepping down from Brit Insurance Holdings, with effect from 27 October, Fitch Ratings has confirmed it will be monitoring the situation closely.
European insurance market facing critical moment
The European non-life insurance sector is approaching critical moments, with economic, regulatory and market forces set to severely test the industry as a whole, according to a report from AM Best.
Guernsey delegation to promote island in Far East
A delegation from Guernsey will be raising the profile of the island’s finance industry in the Singapore and Hong Kong markets at the start of November.
Law Society raises Quinn concerns in Irish High Court
The Law Society has been to the Irish High Court to ensure the interests of the 500-plus solicitors who have run-off professional indemnity insurance cover with Quinn Insurance will not be affected by the transfer of some of its insurance business to…
XL tackles under and over insurance with property valuation product
XL insurance has joined forces with American Appraisal to offer what it claims are independent and unbiased valuations to customers.
Charles Taylor Consulting acquires Alico Isle Of Man
Charles Taylor Consulting has agreed to acquire Alico Isle of Man, a closed international life assurance company, with equity shareholders’ funds of £1.8m, from American Life Insurance Company.
JLT acquires majority interest in Chilean Orbital Corredores de Seguros
JLT Group has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of an initial 50.1% interest in the share capital of Alta SA with an option to acquire a further 25% in 2020.
Swedish Sirius has rating affirmed
Sirius International Insurance Corporation of Sweden has has its financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of "a" affirmed by AM Best.
Insurance Insight October is now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with an article on ratings across Europe; a look at how a huge cloudburst in July has affect the Danish insurance market; and an interview with Alberto Corinit, formerly of the CEA and CEIOPS.
Cooper Gay's Jackson to represent Brokerslink Latin American
Broker network Brokerslink has announced changes to its representation in Latin America.
Axis appoints international business manager from Willis
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital Holdings has appointed Jamie Cañellas as senior vice president and business development manager for its International operations.