Switzerland
Results: Rollercoaster results characterise Q1 2010
As first-quarter results emerged around the globe in May, we have seen some clear winners and losers with many suffering from heavy catastrophe losses, writes Katherine Blackler.
Aspen recruits ex-AIG manager to head new operattion
Aspen Insurance Holdings has appointed Heinz Eggenberger as general manager of Aspen’s new Switzerland based-general insurance business.
Aspen recruits ex-AIG manager to head new operattion
Aspen Insurance Holdings has appointed Heinz Eggenberger as general manager of Aspen’s new Switzerland based-general insurance business.
European windstorm estimate downgraded
Perils AG has today disclosed its second loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
European windstorm estimate downgraded
Perils AG has today disclosed its second loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Ex Zurich boss named Italian CEO
Francesco La Gioia has been appointed the new CEO of Helvetia Italy.
Ex Zurich boss named Italian CEO
Francesco La Gioia has been appointed the new CEO of Helvetia Italy.
Risk presentation key, claims international broker survey
According to new research commissioned by Bowring Marsh, the quality of the presentation of risk information is crucial to insureds obtaining the most competitive terms from insurers.
Risk presentation key, claims international broker survey
According to new research commissioned by Bowring Marsh, the quality of the presentation of risk information is crucial to insureds obtaining the most competitive terms from insurers.
Mondial reports €56m profit for 2009
Mondial Assistance has reported €1.673bn turnover in 2009 (+4.8% or +5.4% at a constant exchange rate) and a return of €56m. Its combined ratio was 95.9 %.
Mondial reports €56m profit for 2009
Mondial Assistance has reported €1.673bn turnover in 2009 (+4.8% or +5.4% at a constant exchange rate) and a return of €56m. Its combined ratio was 95.9 %.
Amlin retains AM Best rating
AM Best has commented that the ratings of Amlin and its operating subsidiaries are unchanged.
Amlin retains AM Best rating
AM Best has commented that the ratings of Amlin and its operating subsidiaries are unchanged.
Amlin set to establish Swiss reinsurer
Amlin is to establish a reinsurance company in Switzerland to provide European reinsurance buyers with Amlin`s first-class security and service delivery.
Amlin set to establish Swiss reinsurer
Amlin is to establish a reinsurance company in Switzerland to provide European reinsurance buyers with Amlin`s first-class security and service delivery.
Chartis CEO mulls options for European HQ
Lex Baugh, president and chief executive of Chartis Europe Holdings, has refused to rule out any insurance centre on the continent as a possible headquarters for the newly established group.
Chartis CEO mulls options for European HQ
Lex Baugh, president and chief executive of Chartis Europe Holdings, has refused to rule out any insurance centre on the continent as a possible headquarters for the newly established group.
New investment head for Zurich
Zurich has appointed Urban Angehrn to the position of head of investment strategy implementation. He replaces Cecilia Reyes, who has been appointed chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee.
New investment head for Zurich
Zurich has appointed Urban Angehrn to the position of head of investment strategy implementation. He replaces Cecilia Reyes, who has been appointed chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee.
Munich Re reduces stake in Swiss insurer with €119m share sale
Munich Re has sold part of its stake in Swiss insurance group Helvetia Holdings, reducing its shareholding from approxoimately 8.2% to under 3%.
Munich Re reduces stake in Swiss insurer with €119m share sale
Munich Re has sold part of its stake in Swiss insurance group Helvetia Holdings, reducing its shareholding from approxoimately 8.2% to under 3%.
Overall Xynthia loss put at Euros 1.28bn
Perils AG today disclosed its initial loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Overall Xynthia loss put at Euros 1.28bn
Perils AG today disclosed its initial loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Zurich outlook revised upwards by S&P
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has revised the outlooks on the various operating entities of Switzerland-based insurance group Zurich Financial Services to stable from negative.