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Chartis cuts underwriting losses
AIG’s insurance operation Chartis has chipped away it its underwriting losses cutting its combined ratio to 109% from 116.8% and turned in operating and pre-tax profits compared with losses in 2010.
Asia-Pacific legal review
The legal profession and the insurance sector depend on each other throughout the world and as Chambers Asia-Pacific 2012 launches its editor Shi-Ning Koay provides an overview of the legal insurance specialists and the markets in this region.
High Net Worth: Opportunities abound to target the top
Despite the economic conditions, high net worth insurance continues to thrive. But will this lead to a host of new entrants in the market?
Chartis warns on Olympics and boosts cover
Chartis has warned that the Olympics in London this summer poses huge risks for businesses.
Methodology: Post Intelligence Benchmarking Finpro
One hundred and fifty-seven commercial brokers completed an online questionnaire addressing the service they got from their financial and professional lines insurers.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking Financial and Professional Lines: Positive experience
The Insurance 360 Financial and Professional Lines report found standards to be high.
Roundtable: Turning the focus onto casualty fraud
While the motor sector has tended to grab the headlines, fraud is on the rise in other areas too. Post gathered together a number of industry experts to debate how the profile of this issue in the casualty sector can be raised
Chartis Europe SA assigned "A" IFS ratings
Chartis Europe SA (France) and Chartis Europe (UK) have been assigned "A" (Excellent) financial strength ratings and "A" issuer credit ratings by AM Best.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Bucking the trend
As the market weighs up the value of assets such as Groupama and Brit’s UK arms, deal making by insurers appears to be buoyant, especially when compared to other industry sectors. But is this a trend that is set to continue?
XL insurance takes Harris from Chartis
The insurance segment of XL Group has appointed the Chartis UK commercial lines boss Jason Harris as chief executive of its International P&C business.
XL appoints Harris from Chartis as International P&C CEO
The insurance segment of XL Group has appointed Jason Harris as chief executive of its International property and casualty insurance business.
Chartis re-jig creates three world regions
Chartis is splitting itself into three major geographic areas: the Americas; Asia; plus Europe, Middle East and Africa.
AIA tipped to make $6bn ING bid
AIA Group may make a bid for the $6bn Asian insurance operations of ING Groep, according to reports.
Chartis re-jig creates three world regions
Chartis is splitting itself into three major geographic areas: the Americas; Asia; plus Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 212 British Isles HNW P/L broking professionals, the High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's ten most-used HNW P/L insurers and MGAs.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Financial & Professional Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from over a 150 unique brokers of professional & financial risks, the Financial and Professional Insurers Insight Report 2011 delivers actionable insights on the 16 most used financial professional insurers.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Marine & Transport Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 104 British Isles Marine & Transport broking professionals, the Marine & Transport Insurers Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's 13 most-used M&T insurers.
Lloyd's coverholder appoints ex-Chartis VP to launch French arm
Equinox Global, an approved Lloyd’s cover holder specialist in trade credit insurance, has appointed Alban De Malherbe to launch a French office.
Oman Insurance Company appoints new senior management team
Oman Insurance Company has appointed a new senior management team.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial insurers: Winners and losers
The annual Insurance 360 Business Insurers Insight Report service rankings show some steady, some on ladders - and some on snakes.
Lord Sheikh: Iqra Ethical gearing up for new year launch
Lord Mohamed Sheikh has vowed to launch Takaful insurance business Iqra Ethical in the new year — more than two years after it was registered at Companies House.
Market moves: Ageas and Axa name new MDs
With insurance companies gearing up for the festive holidays, it was a surprisingly busy week in recruitment.
Interview - Edward Fitzmaurice: Broking promises
With Hastings Direct on the cusp of becoming a top five broker and securing its one millionth customer, 2012 could be a landmark year for chief executive Edward Fitzmaurice
Review of the year - Health insurance: Seeds of change
Despite a tough 12 months, and gloom forecast for 2012, the health insurance sector has planted important seeds for future growth this year.