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Eurozone financial services companies face challenging 2012
Solvency will remain a key challenge for Eurozone financial services companies throughout 2012, despite the positive action taken by the European central bank.
A windstorm for the insurance market
As the market gradually starts to digest the recent European renewals, Francesca Nyman considers the increasing challenge that European windstorms pose and whether insurers are adequately protected against this risk.
Review of the year - Lloyd's & London Market: The costliest year ever?
The first half of 2011 saw an unprecedented number of catastrophic events, so how has Lloyd’s and the London market coped?
In series: Lloyd's & London Market: Staying number one
Tightening regulation and a less advantageous tax regime are making it tough for Lloyd’s to retain its pre-eminence, but is protectionism the greater threat?
Interest from Middle East inevitable due to depressed share prices
The European insurance industry is likely to see an investor from the Middle East take a shareholding in an established brand within six to eight months, according to a regional expert.
News analysis: Insurers urged to negotiate with FSA as Solvency II confusion continues
The FSA has announced a delay to Solvency II but getting clarity remains a priority for government and insurers.
Arab Spring: A little bit of politics
The recent uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have underlined the narrowness of terrorism policies — but have insureds woken up to the more comprehensive benefits of political violence cover?
E&Y says insurers are best insulated against Euro debt default worries
Ernst & Young has said insurers and reinsurers are best insulated against Eurozone sovereign debt default worries.
In series - Lloyd's & London Market: Technological challenges
After a slow start, Lloyd’s and the London market are embracing technological developments to drive down cost, time and errors. But is its embrace of new mediums firm and fast enough?
Catlin Group chief scoops 'UK entrepreneur of the year' accolade
Catlin Group chief executive Stephen Catlin has been named Ernst & Young’s ‘UK entrepreneur of the year.
Catlin named entrepreneur of the year
Catlin Group chief executive Stephen Catlin has scooped Ernst & Young's 2011 ‘UK Entrepreneur of the Year’ award.
Time is running out to influence VAT exemption debate
A European tax expert has issued a stark warning to insurers stating that they have just 12 months to influence the debate surrounding the EU Commission’s tax review, which could spell the end to a long-held VAT exemption.
Lloyd’s heading for tough times as catastrophe losses hit profits
Lloyd’s first half-year results will be adversely affected by this year’s “unprecedented” level of catastrophes and could see its combined operating ratio hit 100% for the first time in six years, according to market observers.
Takaful insurance: A future full of potential
Despite the failure of the first domestic Shariah compliant insurer, the Takaful market is predicted to have a great future. Sam Barrett looks at its potential for growth.
People moves – 18 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 18 August 2011 edition of Post.
E&Y European head appointed to lead global insurance practice
Shaun Crawford, has been appointed to lead Ernst & Young's global insurance practice and global insurance center based in London and New York.
Ernst & Young appoints former RBS employee as global insurance leader
Shaun Crawford has been appointed to lead Ernst & Young’s Global Insurance practice and Global Insurance Centre in London and New York.
Ernst & Young makes three senior appointments to London & Bermuda insurance
Global financial services provider Ernst & Young have appointed three people to senior roles in the London & Bermuda Insurance team.
Global Takaful contributions set to rise
Global Takaful contributions are expected to reach US$12bn by the end of the year, according to analysis by Ernst & Young.
Gibraltar GWP tops Lloyd's in motor insurance underwriting
Gibraltar is outperforming Lloyd’s of London in the motor insurance market, according to a report by Ernst & Young, and Admiral is leading the charge.
Debating the mid-corporate commercial market
If you missed the recent live webinar debating the mid-corporate commercial market - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Ernst & Young warns over motor investment
Insurers must invest more in their people and technology if they are to keep on top of "seismic shifts" in motor insurance distribution patterns.
Customers need more clarity over online insurance products
Ernst & Young and the Chartered Insurance Institute have released a research report into the UK retail motor insurance market.
Deadline fears raised over Solvency II implementation
Concerns over increasingly tight deadlines in the run-up to the implementation of Solvency II have been raised on behalf of the insurance industry following publication of the European regulator's fifth quantitative impact study.