Articles by Daniel Dunkley
Mapfre revenues up 9.2% as net result drops 5.2%
Mapfre has revealed its revenues have increased by 9.2% in the first 9 months of 2010 - however its net attributable result has fallen in the same period.
JLT Insurance Management Malta welcomes new shareholder
JLT Insurance Management Malta a joint venture between JLT Insurance Management Limited (JLTIMG) and Elmo Insurance Limited, a Maltese domestic insurer, has confirmed that Risk and Reinsurance Solutions SA (2RS) will become a 33% shareholder in JLTIMM…
QBE given green light for Belgian acquisition
QBE has received approval from the Belgian regulator for the acquisition of reinsurer Secura NV.
QBE given green light for Belgian acquisition
QBE has received approval from the Belgian regulator for the acquisition of reinsurer Secura NV.
Former PWS chief executive jailed for 21 months
Julian Messent, the former chief executive of broker PWS International, has been jailed for 21 months after admitting making or authorising bribes totalling $2m.
QBE set to cut four Evergreen staff as part of rebrand
QBE has confirmed it is to re-brand its December 2009 purchase Evergreen.
Finnish insurance giant moves into healthcare
Finnish Insurance giant Pohjola Insurance is set to move into the healthcare market for the first time.
Finnish insurance giant moves into healthcare
Finnish Insurance giant Pohjola Insurance is set to move into the healthcare market for the first time.
Jelf reduces net debt to "less than £8m"
Jelf Group has informed the London Stock Exchange it has “traded well” for the year ending 30 September 2010.
Spending Review 2010: ABI voices concern over flood defence measures
The Association of British Insurers has reacted with disappointment to the Coalition Government’s announcement on flood defences.
Spending Review 2010: retirement age set to increase
Under the Government Spending Review, the retirement age for men and women is set to rise from 65 to 66 by 2020.
Spending Review 2010: Equitable Life victims to be given £1.5bn
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has promised help to members of the public who lost money due to the near collapse of Equitable Life.
Sagicor raids MMA for e-trading boss
Sagicor Underwriting has appointed Ian Josephs as head of E-Trading.
CBG strikes deal with England rugby star
CBG Group has bolstered its sports division by teaming up with the company owned by England rugby star, Paul Sackey.
Fusion creates 100 jobs in the East Midlands
Fusion, part of BGL Group, has confirmed plans to create 100 new jobs at its Parkside Business Park offices, Coventry.
XL Insurance appoints liability underwriter for Ireland
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group, has appointed Brendan Carberry as liability underwriter in Dublin.
XL Insurance appoints liability underwriter for Ireland
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group, has appointed Brendan Carberry as liability underwriter in Dublin.
Markel swoops for Talbot bloodstock and livestock business
Markel International has expanded its bloodstock and livestock business with the acquisition of the renewal rights of the bloodstock and livestock book currently written by Talbot Underwriting.
Marsh: new technologies and environment a concern for risk managers
New technologies and environmental responsibility in the power sector were the issues of greatest concern to risk managers at a major power conference, held recently in Istanbul.
Brit appoints new directors
Brit Insurance, has confirmed the appointment of four new board directors to its two main underwriting platforms: Brit Insurance Limited and Brit Syndicates Limited.
Markerstudy confirms new retail head
Markerstudy has confirmed that Russell Bence, former head of sales, has been promoted to head its retail division.
Torus selects Guidewire software
Torus has selected Guidewire Claimcenter as its new global claims management system for all lines of business.
Canopius confirms KGM business review
Canopius has confirmed it is undertaking a review of KGM's involvement in the motorhome market.
LV appoints new personal lines director
LV Broker has promoted personal lines sales director Michael Lawrence to the newly created role of personal lines director.