57th Reinsurance Rendez-vous Kicks Off on Saturday; Excess Capital a Concern September 6, 2013 By Charles E. Boyle The 57th Reinsurance Rendez-vous, which begins with registration in Monte Carlo on Saturday, promises to be somewhat less stressful than...
Chubb’s Lloyd’s Syndicate Announces Cyber Security Offering September 5, 2013 Chubb’s London office announced the availability of cyber security insurance through its Lloyd’s Syndicate, Chubb 1882. It is “based on...
Geneva Association Announces Re-Branding September 5, 2013 The Geneva Association, the international insurance think tank, has announced a make-over for its logo and thematic colors, which it...
Dryad Maritime Gives Insights on Gulf of Guinea Maritime Crime September 5, 2013 The UK-based maritime intelligence provider, Dryad Maritime, has issued a report – Special Advisory, The West Africa Problem; Mission Not...
Collett Joins Willis to Expand Financial Solutions Division in Hong Kong September 5, 2013 Willis Group Holdings announced the appointment of Les Collett to establish a Financial Solutions office in Hong Kong, effective from...
Best Expresses Concerns over London Market Placement Deals September 5, 2013 A.M. Best has been studying the recent innovation in the London insurance market, exemplified by the arrangement between Aon and...
Lloyd’s Chairman Nelson Says Insurance Investment Boom Creates Risk September 5, 2013 By Chris Vellacott A flood of investment capital into structures linked to insurance could lead to instability and spark a new financial crisis...
EU Insurers Spent $6.5 Billion on Regulation in 2012: Deloitte Estimate September 5, 2013 By Sarah Jones Europe’s 40 largest insurers spent as much as €4.9 billion ($6.5 billion) last year complying with new regulations, according to...
Capital Oversupply Could Pressure Reinsurers to Lower Rates September 4, 2013 By Oliver Suess Munich Re and Swiss Re Ltd. are among reinsurers likely to face further pressure to lower the rates they charge...
AJ Gallagher to Acquire UK’s Giles Group of Companies September 4, 2013 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Giles Group of Companies, headquartered...