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Chubb names entertainment head
Chubb has appointed Francis Hernandez as its new UK and Ireland events and entertainment insurance manager.
Chubb appoints London claims manager
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has announced today that it has appointed Katerina Kikillou to the position of London claims manager.
Exclusive trade credit content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the trade credit sector across Europe and a View from the Top that believes opportunities are very much alive in the European affinity markets.
Europe View from the Top: Affinity opportunities
Affinity business in Europe is a relatively untapped market. Despite the economic crisis reducing employment and travel, the long-term trends are very positive. With demand driven by an expanding middle class, increasing healthcare costs and low…
Post Europe: Environmental damage - who pays?
Now that the Hungarian toxic spill is no longer making headline news, what are the longer-term implications of this environmental catastrophe? Tony Lennon looks at the potential ramifications that this recent environmental disaster will have on the…
MGA looks to RSA for new director
Broker-only managing general agent Manchester Underwriting has announced the appointment of Danny French as a director of the business.
High net worth - distribution: Defending their niche
Following reports in Post that the mid and high net worth markets have been experiencing an increase in competition and downward pressure on rates, Ralph Savage discusses what reaction this has elicited from insurers and brokers in terms of their…
Chartis revealed as largest solicitors' PI insurer at 2010 renewals
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has today confirmed that the total premium pool for the solicitor's professional indemnity market this year was £213.6m.
Chubb appoints claims chief
Chubb has named Lynn George as its new European claims manager.
Interview - Andrew Mckee: Planning for the next stage
Having taken over at Lloyd's insurer Mitsui, Andrew McKee talks to Jonathan Swift about his plans to move the company on, a decade after it launched.
Torus boosts Swiss professional lines team
Torus has appointed Michael Kuprianczyk as a professional lines senior underwriter based in Zurich.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - full shortlist
The final shortlist for the inaugral Underwriting Service Awards 2010 have now been released - with the eventual winners due to be revealed at a special awards dinner in London on 17 November.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial Insurers: Waving - or drowning?
Insurance 360's groundbreaking survey of commercial insurers' performance reveals which ones have got their acts together and which ones need to raise their game. Peter Joy reports.
Regional review - Leeds: Leeds from the front
Leeds is a vibrant and thriving market, reports Amy Ellis, with many insurers —and possibly too many brokers — setting up shop in the heart of west Yorkshire.
Angel rated best for service by UK brokers
Angel Underwriting has come top in a comprehensive study of UK brokers into service delivery from commercial insurers and underwriting agencies.
In Series - Professionalism & CPD: Welcome news
In the past, cutbacks and technology take-up have threatened to render underwriters the forgotten child of the insurance industry. Rachel Gordon reports on a welcome shift in attitude and determination to raise the profile of these specialist…
Sludge firm has Allianz cover
Allianz has confirmed it is the lead insurer in the Hungarian toxic sludge disaster in which eight people have so far died and 150 have been injured.
News from The British Insurance Summit
Reinsurance reports from last month's inaugural British Insurance Summit, which focused on the primary market, Solvency II and innovation.
Major brokers fail to sign Aldermanbury Declaration
Three of the UK's major brokers are conspicuous in their absence from a list of signatories to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Aldermanbury Declaration.
Environmental liability: The carrot or the stick?
The idea of a new compulsory insurance class appears to represent opportunity to some and a major risk to market stability for others. Ralph Savage reports on how compulsory financial provision for environmental damage is viewed and whether it could ever…
Environmental liability - under-insurance: Clean up your act
Environmental insurance is regularly purchased by companies looking to cover historical liabilities rather than their day-to-day operational risks. Tony Lennon examines the reasons behind this decision.
Aspen splits CEO duties with Cavoores promotion
Aspen Insurance HAS today announced the appointment of John Cavoores as co-chief executive officer of its insurance operations, Aspen Insurance.
Chubb extends Cega partnership
Chubb Insurance has extended its partnership with claims management and emergency medical assistance company Cega Group Services.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.