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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.
XL and Aon launch e-accounting system
The insurance segment of XL Group has launched an e-accounting system with broker Aon.
XL names new head of insurance
Greg Hendrick will become chief executive of XL Group’s insurance segment upon the retirement of current insurance head Dave Duclos.
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
Hendrick to lead XL insurance arm
Greg Hendrick is set to replace Dave Duclos as chief executive of XL’s insurance unit.
Editor's comment: Knowledge swap shop
The first of many: that appears to be the over-riding theme of this week’s insurance market developments. First we had the groundbreaking strategic partnership struck between Catlin and China Re, in a move both parties expect will prove extremely…
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment
The “landmark” strategic partnership between Catlin and China Re is expected to be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging economies.
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how industry experts believe the landmark partnership between Catlin and China Re will be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging…
Catlin marine and transport division takes underwriting team of the year 2011 title
Ace Europe and Catlin were both double winners at the 2011 Underwriting Service Awards last night at the Kia Oval.
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment
The “landmark” strategic partnership between Catlin and China Re is expected to be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging economies.
Catlin and China Re join forces to create special purpose syndicate
Lloyd’s reinsurer Catlin has formed a strategic partnership with China Reinsurance Corporation, the country's only state-owned reinsurance group.
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.
Catlin partners with China Re
Property and casualty insurer Catlin has formed a strategic partnership with China Re to establish Lloyd’s syndicate – the first time a Chinese insurer has directly invested in the market.
News analysis: Admiral’s claims woes worsen as quarter three results revealed
Admiral’s market followers suffered a painful dose of déjà vu last week when the motor insurer’s quarter three results underscored its rising exposure to large bodily injury claims, and it warned full year pre-tax profits would be lower than expected.
Market moves: Setting the trend
Insurer MMA was the main recruiter this week, with the firm naming five new staff across its regional office network. The moves set the trend among fellow underwriters, with high-profile appointments at Groupama, DAS and for Markel’s fledging operation…
Catlin: cat losses demand change
Catlin has called on its aggregate reinsurance after catastrophe losses from the Thai floods hit $670m.
XL replaces Chartis in solicitors' PI top spot
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed XL Insurance has the largest estimated premium at 18%, according to Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) arrangements of firms in England & Wales for 2011/12.
Insurer regionalisation: Spreading your wings
A number of industry players have recently bucked the trend of rationalising, to open new regional bases. Is localism a pasing fad or here to stay?
XL launches D&O cover for 21st Century
XL Group has introduced new policy wording designed to protect directors and officer from 21st Century risks.
XL Insurance launches Bermuda professional lines department
XL Insurance Bermuda has today announced that it has created a new department within its Professional Lines unit to handle unique, complex insurance risks.
The challenge of life sciences
Mid-sized life sciences firms offer an attractive opportunity for insurers in Europe with many entering the market. Yet as Francesca Nyman reports litigation and legislation make this a challenging market too.
XL’s operating net income drops to $169m
XL group has announced its third quarter 2011 results which show an operating net income drop to $169m from $567m in 2010.
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…