Security risk

The long-gestating proposal lessens collateral requirements for foreign reinsurers.

AIR’s new model includes three views of seismic risk in Japan.

IASA’s Executive Edge speakers offer divergent views on the state of the economy, its affect on insurance and what insurers can do about it.

Most recently, Harpreet Ubhi was AVP of Marsh’s private equity and mergers & acquisitions practice, where he led the financial products operations on the West Coast.

More than 3,000 members have joined WikonnecT, an Internet-based collaboration network, since the it was launched at the company's Fall Connect conference.

Former CEO of Allianz Life says regulators barked up the wrong tree: The objective of regulations should be aimed at “protecting the insurance companies from themselves.”

Seward says association will fight push for federal regulation of insurance.

The new product helps securities broker/dealers follow required procedures once they become aware of a complaint.

The reinsurer will use AIR’s model to analyze catastrophe exposures.

TowerGroup expects "four Rs"—risk, revenue, regulation and retirement—to shape the insurance industry in 2009.

Rules passed in the wake of the financial services meltdown will likely require insurers to exhibit better control of their processes.

Regulations are imperiled as European Union members spar over changes that could weaken capitol requirements.

Hosted by NAVA, the seminar will offer a variety of educational offerings and guidance, including a panel of independent broker-dealers discussing their firms’ plans to roll out STP programs.

Aon's CEO says the new business unit will leverage the talent within the former Benfield Corporate Risk division to bring global solutions to its construction, energy, marine, space and aviation clients.

The Public Entity Risk Institute's (PERI) says its program's expansion signifies increased awareness on the part of government entities of the value of benchmarking and performance measurement to control costs.

While few will fault insurers for focusing on survival during these turbulent times, a chance to redefine themselves now exists.

NAMIC says small insurance companies at risk unless plan is reformed.

This acquisition is the latest of many investments The Hanover has made in the past five years.

TowerGroup says tumultuous past year will color the insurance industry going forward.

Deal is an acknowledgement by risk management solutions provider of critical emergent risk factor: climate change.