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Zurich signs $1.67bn deal with Santander
Zurich has signed a memorandum of understanding with Santander to enter into a 25-year strategic distribution arrangement in Latin America.
Zurich signs $1.67bn deal with Santander
Zurich has signed a memorandum of understanding with Santander to enter into a 25-year strategic distribution arrangement in Latin America.
Bermuda hails “impressive” year for insurance sector
The Bermuda insurance market continued to record “impressive results” - despite another challenging year, The Bermuda Monetary Authority has reported.
Gallagher names new chairman
Former JLT chairman Andrew Agnew is set to become chairman of the Arthur J. Gallagher International Executive, effective 1 May 2011.
Torus names casualty construction vice president
Torus has appointed Pat Hindle as vice president of its new Excess Casualty Construction division, based in Jersey City.
Interview - Gregorio Santos: A new UK journey for Mapfre
With the purchase of Insure and Go, Mapfre entered the UK direct market in a blaze. Leigh Jackson talks to its UK chief executive Gregorio Santos about his plans to grow the business on these shores.
Zurich appoints group HR head
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Peter Wright to the position of group head of Human Resources, effective 21 February.
Zurich appoints group HR head
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Peter Wright to the position of group head of Human Resources, effective 21 February.
Gallagher raises $125m to fund acquisitions
Arthur J Gallagher has completed a private placement of $125m of senior unsecured notes.
Interview - Marshall King: RFIB plans for the future
Softly spoken Marshall King has a track record worth shouting about. Lynn Rouse finds out about his plans to make sure everybody hears about broker RFIB.
US insurers 'irritated' by equivalency scheme
Some US-based insurers find plans to align more closely with their European counterparts under the Solvency II equivalency scheme 'irritating'.
Tawa targets US growth
Risk capital and insurance services provider Tawa has outlined plans to increase its investment in the US marketplace.
QBE strikes $700m Bank of America insurance agreement, acquires BOA arm
QBE has entered into an initial ten year distribution agreement with Bank of America for lender placed and voluntary homeowners, contents, motor and other related consumer lines and associated services.
QBE halts share trades as it is linked with $2bn US acquisition
QBE Insurance is in talks to buy US insurer Balboa from Bank of America , according to reports.
CFC launches 'unambiguous' recruitment product
Underwriting agency CFC is targeting a share of the £30m gross written premium recruitment insurance market, after launching an "unambiguous" product aimed at the sector.
Breckenridge acquires specialty reinsurance intermediary
Breckenridge has acquired a majority interest in REcentis Intermediaries, a specialty reinsurance broker with offices in Westlake Village, California and Sydney, Australia.
XL Insurance makes senior underwriting appointment
XL Insurance has appointed Cristiana Báez-Safa as chief underwriting officer professional lines international.
News analysis - Aviva shake-up: Mayer's return to Europe
With Igal Mayer set to spearhead Aviva's European plans, Daniel Dunkley asks the market its opinion on the appointment of this divisive figure and how he is likely to fit in with the firm's strategy.
Howden forms programme with Liberty
Howden Specialty Underwriters, Hyperion Insurance Group’s US general agent, and Liberty International Underwriters, the global specialty lines division of Liberty Mutual Group, now offer a management liability insurance programme focused on private…
$50bn loss needed for reinsurance rates to rise, Flagstone Re chief warns
Reinsurance renewal pricing was down by eight per cent in the US, according to Gary Prestia, Flagstone Re’s chief underwriting officer for North America.
Analysts postive on Aviva and RSA following market updates
Analyst Jeffries has issued two positive notes on insurers Aviva and RSA this morning in the wake of the announcements made yesterday.
Postscript - 15 years ago: East coast floods see death toll rise
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 15 years ago reveals.
Ex-Aviva UK GI CEO returns to London in new leadership role
Former Aviva UK general insurance boss Igal Mayer is set to return to Europe as CEO EMEA.
Ex-Aviva UK GI CEO returns to London in new leadership role
Former Aviva UK general insurance boss Igal Mayer is set to return to Europe as CEO EMEA.