Articles by Stephanie Denton
Solvency II to impact EU captive industry
The looming implementation of Solvency II will change the market environment dramatically for captive insurers according to recent research.
ALC Health increases cover to reflect increased global costs
As part of a review of ALC Health’s Prima range of international medical insurance plans, the company has increased the annual limits of its Premier, Classic and Ibérica plans and has also increased the cover benefits provided for organ transplants and…
ALC Health increases cover to reflect increased global costs
As part of a review of ALC Health’s Prima range of international medical insurance plans, the company has increased the annual limits of its Premier, Classic and Ibérica plans and has also increased the cover benefits provided for organ transplants and…
Generali Q1 net profits up 16.8% to €616m
Italian insurer Generali has closed the first quarter of the year with strong growth in net profit to €616m (Q1 2010: €527m), driven operating profits in all three businesses: life, non-life and asset management.
Generali Q1 net profits up 16.8% to €616m
Italian insurer Generali has closed the first quarter of the year with strong growth in net profit to €616m (Q1 2010: €527m), driven operating profits in all three businesses: life, non-life and asset management.
Ship owners facing increasing risks over charterers’ default
Ship owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the financial consequences of a rise in ship charterers filing for bankruptcy.
Exclusive IFRS and digital content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how The International Accounting Standards Board’s draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities will affect the market; and a View from The Top on how the Netherlands’ trading…
Ship owners facing increasing risks over charterers’ default
Ship owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the financial consequences of a rise in ship charterers filing for bankruptcy.
Spain hit by two earthquakes in two hours
Two moderate earthquakes struck southeast Spain in less than two hours yesterday, shaking the popular tourist region of Murcia and killing eight.
Spain hit by two earthquakes in two hours
Two moderate earthquakes struck southeast Spain in less than two hours yesterday, shaking the popular tourist region of Murcia and killing eight.
Two FSA decision notices referred to the tribunal
The Financial Services Authority has for the first time, published two decision notices for enforcement decisions that have been referred to the Upper Tribunal.
Sampo Group entities' outlook revised
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook to stable on Sampo Group's main entities, including the Finnish life insurer Mandatum Life Insurance Company, the Swedish entities of If non-life insurance group and the ultimate holding company of the Sampo Group,…
European investors see Solvency II hurting corporate debt
Half of investors expect Solvency II to have a negative impact on the demand for corporate debt, a survey has found.
Aon expands Irish operations with risk consulting practice
Aon Risk Solutions is expanding its presence in Ireland, with the opening of a branch of its global risk consulting business.
Sampo Group entities' outlook revised
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook to stable on Sampo Group's main entities, including the Finnish life insurer Mandatum Life Insurance Company, the Swedish entities of If non-life insurance group and the ultimate holding company of the Sampo Group,…
European investors see Solvency II hurting corporate debt
Half of investors expect Solvency II to have a negative impact on the demand for corporate debt, a survey has found.
Aon expands Irish operations with risk consulting practice
Aon Risk Solutions is expanding its presence in Ireland, with the opening of a branch of its global risk consulting business.
TGSL launches cloud computing solution
Insurance software house Transactor Global Solutions has launched ‘Transactor Cloud Base’ a new pay-as-you-go product solution for insurance brokers managing transactions over the internet.
Rugby international joines Ellis Clowes
Specialist Lloyds insurance broker, Ellis Clowes & Company, has appointed professional rugby player, Hugh Vyvyan.
Biba 2011: A round-up of all the conference news
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference underway in Manchester Post breaks the news as it happens.
Biba 2011: A round-up of all the conference news
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference underway in Manchester Post breaks the news as it happens.
Biba 2011: TGSL enters London market
Insurance software house Transactor Global Solutions has confirmed a joint venture with G2 Associates and its formal entry to the London insurance market.
European insurers face investor challenges
While debt capital is in high demand from European issuers, investors face a number of challenges which may impact their willingness to provide funding according to a new research by Fitch Ratings.
European insurers face investor challenges
While debt capital is in high demand from European issuers, investors face a number of challenges which may impact their willingness to provide funding according to a new research by Fitch Ratings.