South America
Earthquake magnitude 6.9 hits Peru
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred near the coast of central Peru on Saturday at 18:54 UTC (1:54 pm local time)according to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide.
Axis launches liability unit in Argentina
Loss adjusting network Axis has launched a liability claims units in Argentina to provide dedicated specialist support to local carriers and the international reinsurers.
Axis launches in Argentina
International loss adjuster Axis has opened a liability claims hub in Argentina.
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?
JLT completes Chile broker buy
JLT has completed the £10m acquisition of an initial 50.1% stake in Alta, the holding company of Chile’s fourth biggest broker Orbital Corredores de Seguros.
Ace heralds international efforts as fraudster jailed
Ace Europe has trumpeted its international claims investigation system, following the conviction of fraudster Anthony McErlean, who was jailed last week for attempting to claim £520 000 from the insurer after faking his own death.
XL rebrands and targets Brazil office
XL Group has launched a new global brand and marketing campaign with a new logo and the tagline: “Make Your World Go”.
Market moves: Getting ready for the fourth quarter
Lloyd’s players were the most active recruiters this week as the insurance industry looks forward to the fourth quarter. A number of underwriters in the London Market made appointments, with a view to strengthening their teams. Moves among insurers…
Law firm mergers: Transforming the legal landscape
Insurer demands for scale and scope plus the emergence of Alternative Business Structures are fuelling the fires of law firm consolidation.
Top 100 UK insurers supplement - AM Commentary: An uphill struggle
With earnings down, falling reserves and diminishing returns on investments, the tough times continue for UK non-life insurers.
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
Tawa acquires Chiltington
Tawa has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire Hamburger Internationale Ruckversicherung, the holding company for the Chiltington Group of companies.
News analysis - Haste departure: Less Haste, more concern?
After nearly a decade as CEO of RSA, Andy Haste has announced he is to step down. Amy Ellis gets the market’s reaction and ponders his next move.
Interview - Keith Stern: Raising the regional profile of Lloyd's
Tasked with rejuvenating Lloyd’s in the UK, as others look to international expansion, Keith Stern talks to Leigh Jackson about raising its regional profile and how he plans to overcome some common misconceptions.
Axis to expand in Mexico
Axis International is to expand its operation in Mexico, targeting domestic growth opportunities and the country's international reinsurance business.
Chile quake drives adjuster expansion
Brighton-based claims specialist Fitzgerald Consulting has set up its first international branch in Chile.
British Insurance Awards 2011: A co-ordinated response
SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR - WINNER CRAWFORD & COMPANY
British Insurance Awards 2011: Setting the standard
THE MAJOR LOSS AWARD - WINNER - FITZGERALD CONSULTING
JLT targets Latin American growth with Chilean deal
JLT is to expand its Latin American business with the acquisition of Chilean broker Orbital Corredores de Seguros.
Microinsurance - A solution to all ills?
Microinsurance is being touted as the answer to insuring the poorest regions of the world against extreme weather threats. However, as Stephanie Denton reports, this may not be the case.
Post Europe: View from the Top: recent developments in captive Europe
Traditional captive domiciles in Europe include Guernsey and Gibraltar, as well as, in the European Union, Luxembourg, which is still dynamic and stable, and Ireland, which is in clear retraction. However, new developments are being seen in the market.
Man pleads guilty to faking his death in insurance scam
A man has has pleaded guilty to faking his own death in Honduras to claim insurance benefits and claiming pensions relating to another person.
Barlow and Clyde in merger talks
Law firms Barlow Lyde & Gilbert and Clyde & Co are in advanced merger talks, Post Online sister title Legal Week has revealed.
View from the top: A hard market is coming
I started talking about positive signs of rate movement more than a month ago. While many agreed, not all of the market's 'big three' brokers shared this view. But a few weeks can effect considerable change and now even Aon's soothsayers will probably…