Articles by Stephanie Denton
Kiln 2010 account affected by catastrophes
R J Kiln & Co, part of the Tokio Marine Group, has released updated forecasts for the 2009 and 2010 years of account.
Rapid growth sees Kazakhstan's Nomad Insurance assigned 'B-' rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned JBC Insurance Company Nomad Insurance an insurer financial strength rating of 'B-' and a national IFS rating of 'BB-(kaz)'.
Now Health International launches online quote facility for group IPMI
Now Health International has launched an on-line facility which it claims provides instant international health insurance quotes for up to 50 employees in seconds.
Europe's senior-level professionals pack work for their holidays
Europe's senior-level managers and executives are bringing work with them on holidays according a recent survey.
E&Y European head appointed to lead global insurance practice
Shaun Crawford, has been appointed to lead Ernst & Young's global insurance practice and global insurance center based in London and New York.
Terrorism remains major threat to insurance industry
The reinsurance industry continues to meet the current demands for terrorism risk transfer despite high levels of terrorism according to a new report.
Weather related catastrophes hit Markel's COR
Markel International has reported gross written premiums of $227.7m for the quarter ended 30 June 2011, compared to $187.2m for the second quarter of 2010.
Insurance standards improving report finds
For the first time since its inception in 2006, the annual Insurance Manager survey into insurance industry standards indicates things are getting a bit better.
Generali legal specialist joins insurance panel
Paul Reed QC, of Hardwicke Chambers, London has been appointed to the panel of the Centre for Justice.
RMS performs analysis for Swiss Re disease cover
Risk Management Solutions has conducted the expert risk analysis for two new series of notes issued under the Vita Capital IV Program.
Centre for Justice appoints insurance panel
Centre for Justice, an adjudication service for business, government and the public, has responded to requests from the insurance industry by unveiling a new panel of experts with insurance sector expertise.
Fitch downgrades two Belarusian insurers
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Belarusian Republican Unitary Insurance Company - Belgosstrakh and export-import insurance company of the Republic of Belarus's Eximgarant insurer financial strength ratings to 'B-' from 'B'. The outlooks are negative.
Insurance Insight August: Exclusive commercial property and captive domicile content now live
Insurance Insight August is now live with look at commercial property in the Benelux region; innovation in the captive domicile market; and an interview with Now Health International.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Martin Garcia, Now Health International
Martin Garcia has spent almost 20 years in the international private medical health market with over 10 years as managing director for Goodhealth Worldwide. As he returns to the market with his new venture as chief executive of Now Health International,…
EU corporate governance poll results
Find out what the market voted for on EU corporate governance.
Generali reports strong growth in Q2 but net profits down 7.7%
Generali has reported operating result of €2.4bn for the first six months of 2011 reflecting a stronger pace of growth in the second quarter, with robust progress in Italy, France and Eastern Europe.
Dexia Bank Q2 results impacted by Greece but insurance performs well
In Q2 2011, Belgium Dexia Group reported a net income group share of €-4.03bn, reflecting the May decision to accelerate its financial restructuring as well as an impairment on Greek government bonds in line with Dexia’s participation to the IIF Greece…
Global storm activity increased in July
Aon Benfield's Impact Forecasting has revealed that July was characterised by an increase in global tropical cyclone activity as the calendar turns to the Atlantic Hurricane Season reaching its historical peak of activity.
French insurer CNP Assurance sees revenue contract
French personal lines insurer CNP Assurances announced contracted revenue but stable income for its first half results due to good operating profitability.
Mphasis acquisition broadens reach
IT services company Mphasis has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wyde Corporation, an international software vendor and creator of insurance policy administration solution Wynsure.
Exclusive IP and catastrophe articles now live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with articles on intellectual property and natural catastrophes.
Munich Re transfers European windstorm risks to capital markets
Munich Re has acquired coverage for European windstorm risks with volume of $150m from Queen Street III Capital, which in turn has placed a catastrophe bond for this amount on the capital markets.
Solvency II delay poll results
Find out what the market voted on for the Solvency II delay.
Markel launches Dutch operation
Markel International is preparing to open a branch office in Rotterdam this September.