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MUM launches international arm
Managing general agent Manchester Underwriting Management is to enter the international market.
Broker |
16 May 2012 
Casualty & General opens London office
Gibraltar-based liability insurer Casualty & General has opened a representative office in London as part of a plan to grow the business in the UK, particularly its casualty account.
Insurer |
14 May 2012
London-bound Aon backs Lloyd's plans
Aon Risk Solutions, the broker's global risk management business that is moving back to London, is supporting Lloyd's attempt to make London the world's insurance hub.
Lloyd's/London |
11 May 2012
Lloyd's set out Vision 2025 to make London global insurance hub
Lloyd's has set out plans to become the major global hub for specialist insurance and reinsurance.
Lloyd's/London |
11 May 2012
Redomiciling: London calling as tax changes make the UK more attractive
Will a reduction in corporation tax and changes to the Controlled Foreign Companies regime make the UK a more attractive place to domicile?
Insurer |
01 May 2012
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Editor's comment: The lure of Lloyd's
London's bid to elevate its appeal and competitive edge for financial services businesses deciding on the best domicile may still be subject to speculation on likely success, but the lure of Lloyd's is undeniably as strong as ever to international...
Lloyd's/London |
01 May 2012
Repairing a reputation: interview with Xchanging's Max Pell
After the disastrous purchase of Cambridge Solutions, Xchanging is ready to fight back, move out of the shadow of shareholder Lloyd's, and secure its future, as managing director of insurance Max Pell explains.
Insurer |
20 Mar 2012
Career development: Tackling the issue of attracting young claims talent
For several years there has been increasing concern around the long-term resourcing of claims departments. There is clearly a need for new blood in the London claims market but, where is that going to come from?
Insurer |
20 Mar 2012
Holman's snaps up LMIB business in international push
Independent Lloyd's broker John Holman & Sons has acquired the non-marine business of London Market Insurance Brokers in a bid to boost its international book.
Broker |
19 Mar 2012
Comment: The risk of irrelevance
A recent report paints a bleak picture for the future of insurance.
Insurer |
13 Mar 2012
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London Market OKs electronic endorsements
The London Market Group has announced that the electronic endorsements initiative will extend to all classes of business from 5 March 2012.
Lloyd's/London |
02 Mar 2012
La-Band vows to build London presence at Quorum following MBO agreement
Crawford & Company's departing global markets vice president Michael La-Band has outlined his intention to establish a London presence at his new employer - international loss adjusting firm Quorum - following his imminent move to Mexico.
Insurer |
28 Feb 2012
Cigna relocates Europe HQ to London
Insurer Cigna is relocating the European headquarters of its international health, life and accident business from Madrid to London in a bid to be closer to its largest revenue stream.
Insurer |
23 Feb 2012
Hurst-Bannister joins Xchanging board
London Market stalwart Barnabas Hurst-Bannister is to join the Xchanging Ins-Sure Services board as a non-executive director from March.
Lloyd's/London |
30 Jan 2012
Hiscox London Market achieves chartered status
Hiscox London Market business has been awarded Corporate Chartered Insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Insurer |
12 Dec 2011
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Interview: JLT's Dominic Burke - a thoroughbred performer
Horseracing-mad Dominic Burke has huge ambitions for JLT, with a firm focus on international expansion, and he scotches...
View from the top
View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains
Despite 2012 losses being only 12% of the annual average to date, a single incident could flip the market, says David...
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
Workplace Stress: Under pressure
Post |
22 May 2012
Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
Post |
22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
Post |
23 May 2012
World Cup and Olympic fever fuels Brazil's general insurance growth
Post |
23 May 2012
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
Post |
22 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...