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Lloyd’s emerging market expansion given thumbs up

The Lloyd’s insurance market’s planned expansion into emerging markets is a net positive, even though writing insurance outside of established markets carries additional risks, according to Fitch Ratings.

Fitch said it expects the economic development of emerging market economies to boost demand for insurance and reinsurance. Lloyd’s already writes 25% of its business outside of Europe and North America, with the growth of insurance premiums outpacing that of developed markets.

17 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

Property catastrophe rates up 10% says Marsh Q1 report

Global property insurance rates continued to firm in the first quarter of 2012, according to a report published today by Marsh. Despite the absence of major natural catastrophes during the … Continue reading

11 April 2012 · Leave a Comment

Update: Marsh UK flood cover has insurer backing

Global broking group Marsh said its affordable flood insurance plan has “critical mass”, despite pessimism from one commentator today.

Marsh and its sister company Guy Carpenter announced ‘Project Noah’ which they claim can secure affordable flood insurance for at risk properties in the UK, only to have the idea chastised following a tweet from an Insurance Edge reader.

Lloyd’s CEO in rate discipline call after $800m loss

Following the second costliest year for catastrophes on record for the insurance industry, Lloyd’s today announced a loss of £516 million (US$800 million) for 2011. Lloyd’s incurred total net claims … Continue reading

28 March 2012 · Leave a Comment

Lloyd’s promises sanction against Bribery Act failures

Lloyd’s has issued a further reminder to members that it will punish those who ignore the risks posed by the UK Bribery Act 2010. According to law firm CMS Cameron … Continue reading

6 March 2012 · Leave a Comment

H1 2011 Results and repetition

The first half financial reporting season is upon us and as always it will be a challenge for reporters to make the story behind each firm’s numbers sound different. This … Continue reading

28 July 2011 · Leave a Comment

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