Archive

  • BaFin finalises rules on volatility adjustment

    07 January 2015

    German insurers required to seek supervisory approval to use the measure

  • AM Best maintains negative reinsurance outlook

    06 January 2015

    Highlights pressure on investment yield

  • Kaith Re places first Swiss Franc-denominated cat bond

    06 January 2015

    CHF70m ILS will benefit Swiss insurer GVB

  • Lloyd's to re-rate all agents for Solvency II capital preparedness

    05 January 2015

    Considering formal dry run of annual reporting forms

  • The threat from cyber: Are insurers heading for a meltdown?

    05 January 2015

    The recent establishment of a dedicated cyber insurance agency in London by former US homeland security secretary Tom Ridge demonstrates its growing popularity. But as the prevalence of recent high-profile hacking incidents demonstrates, this is not a class without its dangers, as Marcus Alcock investigates

  • US considers federal regulation on reinsurance collateral

    05 January 2015

    Regulators could pre-empt state laws through covered agreement with EU

  • IAG hikes cat reinsurance cover by 25%

    05 January 2015

    Programme now includes Wesfarmers

  • AIG completes £197m deal for Ageas Protect

    05 January 2015

    Term-life insurance provider has 350,000 policyholders in the UK

  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty receives Hong Kong licence

    05 January 2015

    Continues Asian expansion with AIG hires

  • Fosun to purchase Meadowbrook

    31 December 2014

    Continues insurance growth for Shanghai-based conglomerate