Articles by Stephanie Denton
Swiss Re corporate aims for top 10 commercial position
Swiss Re’s new dedicated commercial arm is aiming to be a top 10 player for brokers in the corporate market.
VRS Vericlaim aims to double in next five years
UK loss adjusting firm VRS Vericlaim, part of the European VRS Network, has revealed plans to double in size in the next five years.
Ferma 2011: Risk consultancy Herco aims to open in Spain by Q2 2012
MDS owned risk consultancy Herco is expanding into Spain in 2012.
Ferma 2011: Risk managers must 'upskill' for future
Risk managers have been urged to "upskill" by Ferma vice president Julia Graham.
Ferma 2011: Torus to bring property underwriting to French office
Insurer Torus has confirmed that it will be bringing property underwriting to its French operation.
Ferma 2011: VRS Vericlaim aims to double in next five years
UK loss adjusting firm VRS Vericlaim, part of the European VRS Network, has revealed plans to double in size in the next five years.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on International geocoding; and a View from the Top on the importance of collaboration and partnership for the modern broker.
European contract law poll result
Does the European insurance market need an optional contract law?
BIS 2011: Industry warned over reliance on internet for information
“It is a danger to rely on publicly available information” the insurance industry has been warned by Ashwin Mistry, chairman of Brokerbility.
Irish VHI loses ECJ case
The European Court of Justice has found that Ireland infringed European law by exempting VHI from insurance rules.
Portuguese Tranquilidade's maintains 'BBB-' rating
Portuguese insurer, Companhia de Seguros Tranquilidade SA's maintains 'BBB-' insurer financial strength rating on rating watch negative.
BIS 2011: Insurers challenged to improve e-commerce
The starting point of a good website is no longer enough, insurers have been warned.
Fitch adds to Groupama's woes
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Groupama SA's and four of its core insurance subsidiaries' insurer financial sStrength ratings to 'BBB' from 'A-'.
Williams to head D&O for LIU Europe
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has appointed Guy Williams as head of directors' and officers and financial institutions.
Italian insurance credit fundamentals remain strong
The credit fundamentals of Italian insurers remain strong despite concerns over sovereign risk.
Surplus lines industry continues to suffer
The surplus lines industry suffered an unprecedented fourth year of declining premiums in 2010, a new report has found.
Sevice poll result
Are brokers prepared to switch for lower quality service at a cheaper price?
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on the pitfalls and opportunities with exporting to the US; and a View from the Top the different approaches being adopted for environmental liability.
Canopius promotes two in marine and energy
Canopius Group has promoted two members of its marine & energy division.
Stable rating outlook for Dutch insurance sector
The rating outlook for the Dutch insurance sector is stable, indicating that a vast majority of Dutch insurer ratings are likely to be affirmed over the next 12-24 months.
FM Global’s Bosman to retire after 40 years
Ruud Bosman, vice chairman of FM Global, is to retire in November after 40 years with the company, where he worked his entire career.
Tawa, Skuld and Paraline combine forces to acquire Whittington UK
A consortium comprised of Tawa, Skuld, and Paraline Group have confirmed a definitive agreement to acquire Whittington Insurance Markets.
Piracy attacks have lower success rates finds Aon
There has been an increase in overall piracy activity but a general decline in successful attacks on vessels over the last year according to a new report.
Vienna Insurance Group appoints chairwoman to the board
The Supervisory Board of Donau Versicherung AG Vienna Insurance Group has appointed Johanna Stefan to the positions of chairwoman of the managing board and general manager, with effect from 1 June 2012.