Reinsurance
Asia View from the Top: Getting flood modelling right
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported in 2007 that especially heavily populated mega-delta regions in south, east and south-east Asia will be at greatest risk owing to increased flooding from the sea and, in some mega-deltas, flooding…
UIB wins European solar deal as part of bid to double property porfolio
International reinsurance broker UIB has been appointed to provide reinsurance for the Activ Solar GmbH Solar Park in southern Ukraine.
UIB wins reinsurance contract for Europe's 'largest solar park'
International reinsurance broker UIB has secured a deal to provide reinsurance for the Activ Solar GmbH Solar Park in southern Ukraine.
Talanx pulls out of IPO
German insurer Talanx AG is to cancel its initial public offering after investor feedback on the company's valuation "deviated significantly" from analyst estimates.
IUMI 2012 preview: The agenda
Despite positives for the sector, including a reduction in piracy, this year's International Union of Marine Insurance conference in San Diego looks set to be dominated by the loss of the Costa Concordia.
Post magazine - 13 September 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days
Aspen appoints group CFO
John Worth will replace Julian Cusack, who took the role on an interim basis after the February departure of Richard Houghton.
Poor data quality and modelling tools make emerging markets risky
Reinsurers pursuing growth in emerging markets must be alert to the unique challenges these countries present, Guy Carpenter has warned.
Antony Hodari acquires Liverpool law firm
Manchester personal injury law firm Antony Hodari has bought Paul Rooney Partnership.
QBE confirms reinsurance restructure
QBE European Operations has finally announced a restructure of its European reinsurance business, which takes effect on 30 September 2012.
QBE Europe restructures reinsurance business
QBE Europe has announced a restructure of its reinsurance arm which will take effect on 30 September 2012.
Marsh creates insurance services business president role
Marsh has appointed Liz Flynn to the new position of president of its insurance services businesses, a group of the intermediary's brands.
Qatar dispute resolution plans launched
Pinsent Masons and the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre hope to launch a special resolution scheme, the first of its kind in the Middle East.
Tawa puts itself up for sale
Specialist insurance investor Tawa has unveiled plans to sell the business and is seeking potential offers.
GCC reinsurance markets to see price improvements
The outlook for reinsurance markets in the Gulf region remains positive, according to the third Gulf Cooperation Council Reinsurance Barometer published today.
Reinsurance market is united, says Guy Carpenter
Guy Carpenter & Company has praised the reinsurance industry for "coming of age" and finally "converging".
Novae reveals reinsurance management reshuffle
Novae has restructured the key management team in its Novae Re reinsurance division in Zurich and London, following a stream of departures earlier in the summer.
Hannover Re looks forward to Jan renewals
Hannover Re is "looking ahead with confidence" to the 1 January treaty renewals after being upgraded from A to A+ by AM Best.
UK court approves launch of QBE Re
A UK court has approved QBE's plans to merge its non-Lloyd's reinsurance businesses across Europe.
Monte Carlo preview: The calm after the storm
With 2011 rocked by political uprisings and catastrophes, delegates at the Monte Carlo Rendez-vous had much to discuss. However, a year later, with the market beginning to settle, what will be on the agenda?
Reinsurance CORs fall "dramatically" in H1
Global reinsurers' operating performances improved significantly in the first half of 2012, according to Fitch's latest report.
BlackRock recruits Leidtke for FIG role
BlackRock has appointed Patrick Liedtke, pictured, to lead its Financial Institutions Group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Weil starts role as Marsh CEO
Mark Weil, pictured, has taken up his role as Marsh chief executive, as previously reported by Post.