Regulation
ABI sets out to rebuild trust across Europe
The Association of British Insurers has published a report that aims to help restore confidence in E...
Out of the loop
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ELD to account
Environmental liability
A capital idea
In series: Solvency II
EC may allow insurers to air views on BERs
The European Commission may hold a hearing to allow insurers to air views on whether the industry's ...
The claims game
Overseas Travel Claims
The right choice for redundancies
Redundancies
Appointment at Watson Wyatt
Watson Wyatt has announced the appointment of Martin Muir as the leader of its insurance and financi...
Appointment at Travelers
Travelers Insurance Company has named Paul Cusition as chief underwriting officer for its internatio...
GAB Robins UK closes in on deal
GAB Robins UK's management team is in advanced discussions to acquire a controlling equity interest in the UK business operations.
Former QBE MD joins loss adjuster
Stephen Fitzgerald has joined Delta Claims Services as non-executive chairman.
Transparency of claims is growing issue, say AMII and Biba
Transparency of claims is a growing issue for many in the PMI sector, according to the Association of Insurance Intermediaries and British Insurance Brokers' Association.
KPMG appoints new insurance partner
KPMG has appointed Stuart Shepley as partner in the Insurance Risk and Actuarial Services group where he will have particular responsibility for growing and developing KPMG's non-life insurance risk and actuarial practice across Europe.
Korea's Samsung Fire & Marine Q3 net profit jumps
(Bestwire) South Korea's Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd reported a 31.5% rise in net profit to 434bn won (US$316.7m) in the first three quarters of its 2008 fiscal year.
New body to combat knee-jerk regulation
Fears that recent crises in the global financial system could be met by inefficient, knee-jerk regulatory initiatives have prompted the International Underwriting Association to launch a new representation service for members.
Liberty grabs AIG senior casualty manager
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe), a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has said that Christopher Holborn has been appointed casualty manager for its Continental European business, covering LIU Europe's Continental European offices.
FSA publishes Financial Risk Outlook
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has reminded firms of the importance of treating fairly those customers suffering difficulties in its Financial Risk Outlook.
FSA warns on effects of current economic climate
The FSA has warned of a contraction in the number of specialist mortgage adviser firms due to the current economic conditions.
Hartford hit by $2.7bn FY net loss
The Hartford Financial Services Group, the US-based insurer, reported a $2.7bn loss of full year net income, down from a $2.9bn net gain in 2007.
Brazilian insurance industry to remain stable
The credit outlook for the Brazilian insurance industry is stable, but there are challenges from the weaker economy, increasing price competition and earnings pressures, Moody's said.
More Than finance boss joins Close
Andrew Price is leaving his position as head of finance at RSA direct arm More Than to take up a similar position at Close Premium Finance.
Assurant FY net income drops 32%
Assurant, the specialized insurance and insurance-related products and services provider, said that net incomoe dropped 32% over the course of 2008.
Catlin in US insurance underwriting deal
Catlin Group, the international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, has said that W. Brown & Associates Insurance Services will underwrite general aviation insurance for US clients nationwide on behalf of its US subsidiary, Catlin US.