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XL Group appoints Dennerstahl to head up professional lines
XL Group has appointed Louise Dennerstahl to head up its international professional lines business, covering Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
XL appoints head of global professional business
XL has appointed Louise Dennerstahl, former head of the Nordics for Zurich, as head of its international professional insurance business.
View from the Top: Asia's environmental liabilities
XL's Craig Langham examines Asia's growing environmental liabilities and how governments are looking to implement legislation.
View from the Top: Cut out the jargon
It is vital to make sure the customer is presented with clear and concise policy wording, says Nigel Bamber, Country manager, UK, XL Group.
Aon and QBE extend solicitors' PI reach following XL market cutback
Aon Risk Solutions has extended its exclusive arrangement with QBE Europe for solicitors’ professional indemnity to include one to three partner firms.
Market fears unrated insurers could take advantage as XL cuts solicitors’ PI book
XL’s withdrawal from the solicitors’ professional indemnity market for smaller firms has sparked fears that some companies could be pushed further into the arms of unrated carriers.
Editor's comment: Bad gambles see millions dropped
While the average 2.2 million viewers of The Million Pound Drop often urge contestants to take a gamble, they are well aware of one vital rule that it seems some insurers have forgotten: if you are not 100% sure of the answer, the only way to proceed is…
XL leader moving to Sydney office
XL Group senior client and distribution leader Jonathan Mead is moving to the company’s Sydney office for a new role.
XL set to slash solicitors' PI market share
XL has confirmed it will “significantly reduce” its market share in the solicitors' professional indemnity market in the upcoming renewal season.
Catlin sees pre-tax profits tumble 37% after investment returns plummet
Catlin has seen its first half profits for 2013 scythed by more than one-third following a steep drop in its net investment income.
XL Group appoints RSA's Jenkins as underwriting manager
XL Group has appointed Simon Jenkins as its underwriting manager for general property in the UK.
Catlin sees pre-tax profits tumble 37% after investment returns plummet
Catlin has seen its H1 profits scythed by more than a third following a steep drop in its net investment income.
Direct Line cost drive 'crucial' as premiums drop
The latest AA index shows competition is intensifying and makes Direct Line's cost efficient drive 'crucial' according to Westhouse analyst Joanna Parsons.
XL appoints David Guest in crisis role
XL has appointed David Guest as underwriting manager, crisis management, Asia.
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XL insures train-owner at centre of Canada derailment
XL has confirmed it insurers the owner of the train that derailed in Quebec, Canada this week.
Airmic’s basis contract clause campaign bolstered by heavy hitters
Lloyd’s market remains reticent to address elimination of avoidance clauses.
Haste tipped for the top at Lloyd’s as insiders claim job ‘is his for the taking’
Ward praised for maintaining strength of market during tenure.
Takaful: The Islamic state
Despite centuries of tradition and an estimated worldwide value in the billions, Takaful insurance, grounded in sharia‑compliant practices, has struggled to find traction in the UK.
Catlin cutting up to 25 regional roles
Lloyd’s insurer Catlin is to cut between 10 and 25 roles as it looks to redevelop the way it does business in the UK regional market.
Market Moves: MGAs make a raft of recruitments as broking is unusually placid
Exits and entries were once again high on the agenda this week as a number of managing general agents, including Argenta and UK General, unveiled a host of high-profile appointments. While the broking sector was uncharacteristically quiet, Mitsui…
Tesco Bank launches telematics offering
Tesco Bank has launched a telematics product for drivers aged 17 to 25. The product is administered by Insure The Box and underwritten by Catlin and Great Lakes Reinsurance.
XL Group unveils new head of capital management
XL Group has appointed Philip M. Jacobs as global head of capital management, corporate development and tax.