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Go Compare sees upsurge in quotes
Comparison site attributes marketing campaign to 20% increase in customer numbers.
Regulatory capital framework proposed for Takaful insurers is ‘credit positive’
At its sixth annual Takaful Conference this week in Dubai, the Islamic Financial Services Bond discussed its exposure draft for regulatory capital requirements for Islamic compliant insurers.
AIG posts $10.9bn loss for 2009
AIG has reported a net loss of $10.9bn for the full year ending 31 December 2009.
Helphire results improve for second half of 09
However, credit hire firm reports an statutory loss before tax of £0.4m.
ARAG continues recruitment drive
ARAG UK has made three new appointments, including James Morgan, who joins the underwriting team from Alico UK as ATE assistant underwriter.
Bond Pearce appoints new commercial insurance partner
Richard Dedman will join the firm from Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, where he was Senior Partner.
PwC appoints Islamic finance head
PricewaterhouseCoopers has appointed Takaful expert Mohammad Khan as its new UK Islamic finance leader.
HCC net earnings up $13.2m for Q4 2009
HCC Insurance holdings has announced its earnings for the fourth quarter and full year 2009, which ended December 31.
FM Global to Commemorate 175th anniversary
Business property insurer FM Global is to host a year-long commemoration of its 175th anniversary in 2010.
QBE appoints new Manchester property underwriter
QBE European Operations has appointed Simon Smith as property underwriter in its Manchester office.
Arista appoints new regional underwriting manager
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has promoted Anthony Foulds to regional underwriting manager for the South East.
Kerry London reports £0.8m increase in turnover for 2009
Construction accounts for less than 30% of turnover, broker says
UIB makes senior appointment to energy division
UIB has appointed Charles Walker to help expand its offshore energy division.
South West councils develop ‘insurance consortium’ with Heath Lambert
District Councils and national parks across the South West of England are working with specialist insurance broker Heath Lambert to develop a consortium to purchase insurance cover
Marsh to provide EMEA Construction Consulting Practice
Marsh has launched a specialist construction consulting practice to provide dispute resolution, risk advisory, and audit services to the construction and engineering industries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Marsh to provide EMEA Construction Consulting Practice
Marsh has launched a specialist construction consulting practice to provide dispute resolution, risk advisory, and audit services to the construction and engineering industries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Rias to provide MOT cover to over 50s
Rias has launched an MOT protection product for the over 50s motor market.
MMA relaunches website
Broker insurer MMA Insurance has re-launched its broker e-trading facility Broker Online, and its public website.
Giles to move into corporate & financial risks
Giles Insurance Brokers has taken on the Brightstar risk solutions team, and will establish a new corporate & financial risks division as a result of the move.
FSA proposes 10% increase in regulatory fees for 2010/11
The Financial Services Authority has announced its proposed annual funding requirement for 2010/11, with increases of 10% in regulatory fees cited as necessary to provide more “intensive” and “intrusive” supervision.
GMAC confirms motor insurer Provident is up for sale
Staff at the Halifax-based insurer were briefed on the sale on 4 February by senior management.
Aon makes six promotions to Birmingham office
Broker Aon insists plan to promote six is the result of success at its West Midlands operation.
Lloyds Banking Group management reshuffle
The Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed new management appointments for its insurance division as part of its “integration” programme.
HNW repairs specialist launches nationwide service
Vortex has launched a new building and restoration service aimed at high net worth clients across the UK.