News Analysis – Page 254
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Online onlyCutting it
With rates set to depreciate across virtually all lines of business, Lloyd's insurers are preparing for the year ahead
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Online onlyFlooding into the red
Insurers' profits are set to take a downturn on the back of 2007's savage weather
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Online onlyTawa goes public
Run-off specialist Tawa is looking for further acquisitions after its listing on AIM
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Online onlyNothing ventured nothing gained
After failing in its bid to buy-out third party capital from Lloyd's syndicate 386, QBE has taken a swipe at the way in which the annual venture and agency arrangements work
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Online onlyLloyd's gets upbeat Moody's view
Ratings agency highlights positives within the Lloyd's market but raises questions about possible market downturn
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News AnalysisNew pricing to hit profits
Ofcom’s proposed new pricing charges for business rate telephone numbers could cut into company profits. Tom Flack reports
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NewsFurther consolidation fuels takeover talk
Further consolidation in the Lloyd’s insurance sector was forecast this week, causing a number of syndicates to stage a rally.Following Atrium Under-writing’s announcement that it was recommending a cash £193.2m offer from Bermudan Ariel Re, and with Canopius having recently been rumoured to have received an unsolicited approach from the ...
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Online onlyJury hears first evidence from defendants
Nathan Skinner reports on the continuing Independent fraud case
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Online onlyFlooding will not sink insurers
Fitch Ratings says that floods will not impair insurers ratings
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Online onlyLaw and Order?
The Law Commissions of England and Scotland are proposing a series of changes to insurance contract law that could change the face of age-old statute
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Online onlyStreamlining the claims system
The government's proposals for claims reform have sparked controversy
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NewsTransparent insurance
Andrew Armstrong says the management of compenstation schemes often lacks transparency
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Online onlySwinton continues its commercial acquisition spree
Rockford is second buy for personal lines giant
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Online onlyLondon calling
As Canopius becomes the latest takeover target for Bermudans looking to get a foothold in Lloyd's, Emma Jones asks, what's in it for the buyers?
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News AnalysisWill scandal lessen Bermuda’s shine?
It seems like only yesterday that Bermuda’s burgeoning reputation was exciting commentators keen on creating a rivalry between the island and London.In quick succession, Hiscox, Omega and Kiln all redomiciled to the Caribbean, with others setting up operations in a bid to take advantage of the developing market.Now, as the ...
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News AnalysisWard repeats threat to name and shame
Will the market heed Lloyd’s chief Richard Ward’s warning over technological uptake? Emma Jones reports
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Online onlyPositive outlook for ERM among insurance companies
S&P says that enterprise risk management is still in its infancy but growing among insurers. Andrew Holt reports
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FeaturesBrokers concerned with consolidation and costs
Andrew Holt looks at research revealing a whole range of concerns from the broker community
