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Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Amlin returns to profit after £141m Sandy claims
Amlin has posted a pre-tax profit of £262.2m for the year ending 31 December, swinging into profit after a £193m loss in 2011.
Amlin returns to gross profit after £141m Sandy claims
Amlin has posted a pre-tax profit of £262.2m for the year ending 31 December, swinging into profit after a £193m loss in 2011.
XL opens Manchester office
XL Group is opening an office in Manchester and has appointed Mick Turvey as regional underwriting manager, UK middle markets, to head it up.
Amlin-backed cyber risk MGA opens doors
Amlin is to lead capacity provision for a new cyber risks managing general agent.
RFIB launches Bellarmine rebrand
Broker RFIB is to rebrand its RFIB Specialist Risks business as Bellarmine.
Report reveals identity of 'best and worst' claims teams of 2012
A report into which insurers possessed the best and worst performing claims teams last year has been published - with Catlin in the top spot and Zurich and RSA languishing at the bottom of the table.
View from the top: Pool solution a proven concept
For those of us living or working in the UK, one regular weather event is inevitable: lots of rain. So, most readers won’t take much convincing of the fact that, in 2012, Britain suffered its second-wettest year since records began in 1910.
Mitsui backs Dual with Singapore capacity
Insurer Mitsui Sumitomo has completed a deal to provide financial lines capacity for Hyperion-owned underwriting agency Dual in Singapore.
Investing in the profession: Amlin to move to the Cheesegrater
Amlin will move into the Leadenhall Building, better known as the Cheesegrater, in March 2015.
Market moves: Towergate and Kinetic get the recruitment ball rolling for 2013
Towergate and Kinetic were the most active recruiters this week, each bringing in a raft of new hires. Towergate welcomed a seven-strong team to its office in Aberdeen, while Kinetic brought in three new staff from Lime Street brokers.
Some European insurers still value for money, says Westhouse
Despite the broader pan-European insurance sector delivering among the worst total returns over the past decade, some management teams are still adding value, Westhouse said in a note today.
Amlin Corporate reborn as Amlin Europe
Amlin Corporate Insurance is now operating under the name Amlin Europe, according to a statement on the company's website.
Mitsui Sumitomo adds to underwriting team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd's has strengthened its underwriting team with two new appointments.
Amlin to move into the 'Cheese grater' in 2015
Insurer and reinsurer Amlin will move into the Leadenhall Building, better known as the 'Cheese grater', in March 2015.
Market moves: Willis reshuffle and new Marsh Asia-Pacific CEO among biggest changes
This week represented a big seven days for the broking community, with key changes at Willis and Marsh.
Mitsui Sumitomo swoops for Travelers claims head
Mitsui Sumitomo has appointed Travelers Syndicate Management head of claims Simon Catt for its Lloyd's operation.
Mitsui hires marine liability underwriter
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has hired David Carr as a class underwriter in its marine liability division.
Mitsui Sumitomo appoints class underwriter
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s is aiming to grow its marine liability underwriting book following the appointment of Darren Carr as class underwriter.
Liberty Syndicates appoints another war and terrorism underwriter
Liberty Syndicates has hired former Amlin underwriter Paul Beattie as class underwriter for war and terrorism.
Sponsorship: Your name here
From wheelchair rugby to fencing, insurers have a strong interest in sport. Why is such sponsorship so popular, and how do the parties involved benefit?
Two aviation underwriters join Antares
Lloyd's insurer Antares has appointed Simon Hennessy and Russell Mason as aviation underwriters.
Market moves: Busy week sees major hires at Travelers and Giles
In a busy week of recruitment for insurers and brokers, certain firms strengthened their reputations as companies with a real appetite for employment.
Amlin's Beale joins LMA board
Simon Beale, Amlin's chief underwriting officer, has joined the board of the Lloyd's Market Association.