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Insurers urged to join IASB debate
European insurers have been urged to keep down their own costs by implementing the long-awaited International Accounting Standards Board's common reporting framework into their Solvency II plans.
Interview - Stefano Tranquillo: Sticking to the principle
FM Global's Stefano Tranquillo may have a diverse background but, he tells Lynn Rouse, the company has achieved first-class underwriting results using a risk management model that has changed little in the 175 years since it was founded.
Gladwell joins to lead Crawford Home
Crawford & Company has named Aviva operations director Greg Gladwell to lead its new end-to-end personal lines service Crawford Home.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.
Willis raids RSA for Russia and Middle East boss
Willis Group has appointed Scott Pickering CEO, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Africa, effective immediately.
Willis raids RSA for Russia and Middle East boss
Willis Group has appointed Scott Pickering CEO, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Africa, effective immediately.
European GI CEO Annette Court out in Zurich reshuffle
Zurich Financial Services today announced a streamlined management structure and related senior management appointments. The changes come into effect on 1 July.
European GI CEO Annette Court out in Zurich reshuffle
Zurich Financial Services today announced a streamlined management structure and related senior management appointments. The changes come into effect on 1 July.
$25bn African microinsurance market mostly untapped, finds report
Little over 2% of Africa's 700 million working poor are covered by insurance, representing a vast untapped opportunity for social and economic development, according to a new study by the Microinsurance Innovation Facility of the International Labour…
William Russell expands global sales team
International expatriate insurance specialist William Russell has restructured and expanded its global sales team with the appointment of six new sales professionals.
KenyaRe 2009 profit falls 18%
KenyaRe reported a fall in full-year pretax profit to 1.46bn shillings ($18.0m) in 2009 compared with the year before.
Interview - Mike Webb: Computing the cloud crisis
The recent volcanic ash cloud has brought travel insurers such as Mondial Assistance under the microscope. Jonathan Swift talks to the firm's EMEA regional director Mike Webb about the impact of Eyjafjallajökull and why prices need to rise for a more…
Insurance industry must do more to combat piracy – House of Lords
A report released from the House of Lords has said that the insurance industry “must accept a greater degree of responsibility” in the fight against piracy
CSR - microinsurance: Small wonder
Traditional insurance has typically focused on affluent markets, mainly in Western industrialised countries, but insurers willing to go off the beaten track could find microinsurance a rewarding addition to their business, writes Ana Paula Nacif.
Swiss Re appoints new UK boss
Russell Higginbotham has been appointed as head of client markets for Swiss Re in the UK & Ireland.
Swiss Re appoints new UK boss
Russell Higginbotham has been appointed as head of client markets for Swiss Re in the UK & Ireland.
Sporting events - Terrorist Threat: Sports under scrutiny
With large sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup attracting the threat of terrorist activity in 2010, Edward Murray looks at the concerns insurers have.
Zurich to put in new controls after being found in breach over data loss
Zurich Insurance has agreed to improve information security after losing over 46 000 individuals’ personal financial information.
Zurich to put in new controls after being found in breach over data loss
Zurich Insurance has agreed to improve information security after losing over 46 000 individuals’ personal financial information.
Ace raids RBSI for travel boss
Ace European Group has appointed Chris Price to its newly created role of regional director of travel for Europe, Middle East and Africa from RBS Insurance.
Ace raids RBSI for travel boss
Ace European Group has appointed Chris Price to its newly created role of regional director of travel for Europe, Middle East and Africa from RBS Insurance.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.
Piracy and Iran sanctions among challenges for marine insurers in 2010
Increased ransoms demanded by pirates and UN/US sanctions imposed on Iran were two potential areas for concern highlighted at a meeting of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) body on Tuesday.