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AXA UK earnings up 2% at H1 2009 to £186million
In the UK & Ireland, underlying earnings increased by 2% from £183 million in H1 2008 to £186 million in H1 2009 – the...
Swiss Re has reported a net loss of SFr381m ($359m)
Swiss Re reports improvement in excess capital at the AA level to CHF 4.5 billion - Net loss of CHF 381 million for the...
AIG board of directors confirms Robert H. Benmosche as president and CEO
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert H. Benmosche President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Benmosche...
AIG appoints New CEO : Robert Benmosche
Robert Benmosche, the former chairman and chief executive of MetLife Inc., has been selected to be the new CEO of American International Group Inc.,...
Real Madrid take €100M insurance policy out on Ronaldo
Real Madrid have protected themselves in the event of Cristiano Ronaldo suffering a serious injury by insuring the Portuguese superstars’ legs for the grandiose...
BIBA Scoops Trade Association of the Year Award
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has been named Trade Association of the Year at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards. BIBA...
The Future of the Insurance Industry by Lord Levene, Lloyd’s Chairman
Lord Levene, Lloyd's Chairman during a meeting in Dublin did a speech to the Insurance Institute of Ireland.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen....
British Retail Consortium (BRC) urges more action on bank lending and credit insurance
A third of small and medium-sized (SME) retailers and almost a fifth of large retailers have experienced a reduction in bank lending in the...
Homeowners : Protect you home against burglars during holiday
With more homes unoccupied during the holiday season, don't forget to better protect their homes against burglars. Despite latest Government figures showing falls in...
19% of UK businesses unaware of recent welfare reform initiatives
The Government is encouraging businesses to further adjust their work practices to reduce illness and disability in the workplace, yet nearly 20% of businesses...
Interview with Dr. Gerd-Uwe Baden, member of Euler Hermes Group Management Board
"The financial crisis is hitting companies with great ferocity". Interview with Dr. Gerd-Uwe Baden, CEO of Euler Hermes Kreditverischerungs AG (Germany), member of Euler...
Michael Jackson’s children could miss out on a $20 million life insurance payout
Michael Jackson's children may miss out on a US$20 million (HK$156 million) life insurance payout because an aide allowed the policy to lapse.
The King...
Heavy losses due to severe weather in the first six months of 2009
The natural catastrophe figures for the first six months of 2009 were marked by heavy losses due to severe weather in areas with a...
The Insurance Fraud Awards 2009 shortlist announced
Fraud is at the top of the general insurance industry’s agenda in 2009 as economic pressures created by a turbulent economy provide an increase...
Special Report shows importance of insurance to the economy – recommendations must be implemented in full
Report shows importance of insurance to the economy – recommendations must be implemented in full
Responding to publication today of the Insurance Industry Working Group,...
President Obama Says Health Care Reform Cannot Wait
In his weekly address, President Barack Obama called on Congress to seize this opportunity – one that may not come again for decades –...
Chubb Reports Second Quarter Net Income per Share of $1.54
The Chubb Corporation today reported that net income in the second quarter of 2009 was $551 million or $1.54 per share, compared to $469...
Swine flu – what the government is doing
The government has launched the National Pandemic Flu Service. This will help take the pressure off front-line health services and give people access to...
Swine flu – prevention and treatment
If you think you have swine flu
If you are in England and think you may have swine flu, check your symptoms online by visiting...
Swine flu – The National Pandemic Flu Service has been launched in England
The National Pandemic Flu Service has been launched in England. Find out more about swine flu, how you can protect yourself, and what the government is doing
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