Articles by Tracey Jones
Post magazine – 27 October 2011
This week the Post team reports on feelings of a “whiff of Katrina” among loss adjusters about the Thailand floods that have already inundated two industrial estates in Bangkok - affecting multinational firms including Apple and Ford Motors.
Thai flood losses set to escalate - Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including feelings of a “whiff of Katrina” among loss adjusters about the Thailand floods that have already inundated two industrial estates in Bangkok - affecting…
Chubb Europe makes UK & Ireland appointment
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has appointed Jon Nottingham, sales and marketing manager UK & Ireland.
McManus departs Willis
Brendan McManus has left his role as chief executive of Willis UK & Ireland.
Canopius confirms Omega offer withdrawal
Canopius has confirmed it is withdrawing its offer to acquire all of the issued and to be issued share capital of Omega.
DCS opens Brisbane office
Devonshire Claims Services (DCS) has opened a new office in Brisbane.
Zurich names chief underwriting officer for North America
Zurich has announced Mary Merkel is to replace Time Carter as regional chief underwriting officer for the insurer in North America, with immediate effect.
Two join Towers Watson in Asia
Towers Watson has strengthened its private markets research resources in Asia with the appointment of Richard Tan and Agnes Lee to its Hong Kong office.
French broker joins Brokers Link
Filhet Allard has become a member of independent insurance broker network Brokers Link.
French broker joins Brokers Link
Filhet Allard has become a member of independent insurance broker network Brokers Link.
Two join Towers Watson in Asia
Towers Watson has strengthened its private markets research resources in Asia with the appointment of Richard Tan and Agnes Lee to its Hong Kong office.
Post magazine – 20 October 2011
This week the Post team reports on the reason behind Imperial Consultants’ Ian Hogarth’s move to LAS Claims Management.
Jefferies lowers 2011 EPS
Jefferies Equity Research is lowering the 2011 earnings per share (EPS) estimate of Sampo by 17% to reflect the equity impairments of Swedish bank Nordea.
Hogarth’s Imperial exit sparked by ‘difference of opinion’ - Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the reason behind Imperial Consultants’ Ian Hogarth’s move to LAS Claims Management.
Three set to submit second round bids for IL&P
At least three groups will submit second-round bids for Irish Life & Permanent's life insurance business, according to reports in The Irish Independent.
Average strength of companies deteriorates in Europe
Trade credit insurer Coface has reduced its 2011 forecasts for much of Europe following a deterioration of the average strength of companies.
Family found guilty over compensation claim
The husband and daughter of a woman who lied about the extent of her injuries after she was hit by a bus in order to claim £1.5m in compensation, have been found guilty of contempt of court.
PwC names chair of actuarial services network
Richard Batty is to chair PwC’s actuarial services network.
PwC names chair of actuarial services network
Richard Batty is to chair PwC’s actuarial services network. In his new role, Batty will work with Bryan Joseph, PwC’s global actuarial leader, to develop the company's global actuarial consulting practice.
MGAA recognition leads to FSA fees instalment deal
Full members of the Managing General Agents’ Association can now pay their FSA fees by instalments at a discounted rate.
AM Best affirms QBE ratings
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of QBE Insurance (Europe) Limited (United Kingdom), QBE Insurance (International) Limited (Australia) and QBE Reinsurance (Europe) Limited …
Post magazine – 13 October
This week the Post team reports on news that new entrant Ecclesiastical has shaken up the property owners market by winning a multi-billion pound portfolio belonging to The Crown Estate, as sources suggest the sector is witnessing business-hungry…
Fitch revises Italian ratings downwards
Fitch Ratings has revised the rating outlooks for the Italian life and non-life insurance sectors to negative from stable. This indicates that the majority of Italian life and non-life insurance ratings could be downgraded over the next 12 – 24 months.
Reputation protection cover for hotels
Willis, in conjunction with Kiln, has launched Hotel Reputation Protection 2.0, a policy aimed at limiting the financial fall out from negative PR.