Articles by Tracey Jones
Willis names global analytics CEO
Willis Group Holding has named Rowan Douglas as CEO of its Global Analytics division.
Kiln reports 2009 is on track, but 2010 outlook is bleak
Kiln has revealed its 2009 year of account is on track to deliver ‘excellent’ returns, but the unprecedented level of catastrophe activity and reduced investment income has left its 2010 year of account depressed.
Hiscox London Market announces two appointments
Hiscox London Market has welcomed two new recruits - Guillaume Bonnissent joins the specialist insurer as line underwriter for personal accident and Rob Ashton comes on board as line underwriter for special risks and personal accident XL Reinsurance.
Amtrust to open office in Italy
Amtrust Europe is to change its operations in Italy and open an office in Milan, following approval from the FSA.
Fitch affirms SOGAZ rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Insurance Company of Gas Industry SOGAZ (Russia)’s Insurer Financial Strength rating at ‘BB+’ and National IFS rating at ‘AA(rus)’.
Post magazine – 17 November 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Stonepoint to reduce interests in Cunningham Lindsey and Lockton – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how, according to market speculation, Cunningham Lindsey and Lockton International are both looking at options that may see private equity giant Stonepoint Capital…
Insurers combat fraud and risk with increased software investment
Worldwide revenue at business analytics software and services provider SAS grew 25% over this time last year, as insurers battle with increasing volumes of data, and protecting both profits and customers from loss exposure though fraud and risk.
Marsh: mixed signals for 2012 energy insurance market
Excess capacity and continuing competition among insurers means that buying conditions remain favourable for many energy firms in the final quarter of 2011, but a possible change could be on the horizon for 2012.
Professional indemnity poll result
Are brokers in Italy prepared for an upsurge in business?
Net write-down will not affect Allianz rating
Allianz's net write-down of €2.6bn on its investment portfolio in Q311 will not affect the insurer's rating.
Aviation loss levels hit six-year low
The aerospace division of Willis Group Holdings has reported loss levels in the aviation sector are at a six-year low, and insurance premiums are trending on a downward slope.
Post magazine – 10 November 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
AIR releases inland flood model for Germany
AIR Worldwide has released an inland flood model for Germany that is said to offer a fully probabilistic approach for determining the likelihood of flood losses from all types of storms.
RSA names regional manager
RSA has appointed Lee Mooney as regional manager, North east. He takes up the role with immediate effect.
Groupama reorganises commercial underwriting operations
Groupama has reorganised its commercial underwriting operations in Manchester in a move it hopes will maximise the potential of the growing number of business opportunities identified in each region.
Antares expands specie team
James Glynn is to join specialist Lloyd’s insurance business Antares as specie deputy underwriter with immediate effect.
DAS appoints operations head
DAS Group has named Richard Harris as head of claims assistance.
Post magazine – 3 November 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Building referral fee costs hit industry for ‘tens of millions of pounds’ – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including claims that referral fee costs that have escalated over the last two years to the point where they are now costing the industry tens of millions of pounds a…
Greek debt exchange won't lead to insurance downgrades, says Fitch
Leading insurers across Europe have been told that manageable exposure to Greek government bonds will mean they will not be downgraded if they accept the EU's offer of a 50% haircut in return for new debt, according to Fitch Rating.
European fleet motor insurance poll results
Is European fleet still an attractive option for insurers?
Ecclesiastical names MD for Ireland
Ecclesiastical has appointed David Lane as the new managing director for its Ireland business.
LV announces senior underwriting appointment
LV Broker has appointed Tom Maughan as a senior underwriter for its Bournemouth branch, which looks after brokers in Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.