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Liberty Syndicates adds two more underwriters
Liberty Syndicate Management, the Lloyd's of London arm of Liberty Mutual, has appointed two new underwriters to build on its market leading position in key risk classes.
Promoters for Michael Jackson struggle to arrange full cancellation policy
Promoters of Michael Jackson's sell-out set of concerts in London could lose hundreds of millions if the star is forced to cancel his shows, Reinsurance has learned.
AIG UK reports £84m profit
AIG UK has reported a pre-tax profit of £324m and a £2.28bn gross written premium in 2008.
Insurance industry backs collaborative EU regulations
The insurance industry has backed proposals in a European Commission report recommending a pan-European risk watchdog believing it will help rebuilt trust in European financial services regulators.
Chubb European CEO Giles promoted
Chris Giles has been appointed to international field operations manager for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, effective from 1 January 2010.
RSA chooses new software system
Software company IRIS has announced that its field services division has won a major contract with RSA.
Motorcycle site launches new insurance comparison service
Motorcycle website BikeDevil has launched a new insurance service.
CLP granted Lloyd's broking status
Channing Lucas & Partners has been accepted as an approved registered Lloyd's broker.
Channing & Lucas gets Lloyd's license approval
Channing Lucas & Partners has revealed that it has been accepted as an approved registered Lloyd's broker.
Xchanging confirms major seven year broking contract
Aon Benfield has today confirmed that it will transfer further operational work to Xchanging, the global business processor, as predicted earlier in the week.
Aon Benfield confirms Xchanging deal
Aon Benfield has confirmed that it will transfer further operational work to Xchanging, the global business processor.
Berkshire Hathaway ratings downgraded
Berkshire Hathaway has seen its issuer default rating and senior unsecured debt ratings downgraded one notch by ratings agency Fitch.
Large insurers need US regulation - Allstate CEO
(BESTWIRE) The current system designed to regulate capital markets "is a Depression-era hodgepodge," and federal regulation is needed, said Allstate chief executive Thomas J. Wilson.
IGI enhances caravan product
IGI Group has launched an enhanced touring caravan insurance policy into the broking market.
Broker teams up with IFA to extend product offering
HNW broker SmithGreenfield and independent financial adviser HFS Milbourne have joined forces to offer an enhanced portfolio of services to clients.
Confused welcomes M&S back to home panel
M&S has returned to Confused.com's home insurance panel after taking a brief sabbatical while switching underwriters from Aviva to Axa.
Liberty adds two more underwriters
Liberty Syndicates, the Lloyd's of London arm of Liberty Mutual Group, is appointing two new underwriters to build on its positions in key risk classes.
Chubb targets legal profession with new product
Chubb Insurance has introduced MasterPackage Law to the market, a property and casualty package policy tailored specifically law firms.
LV and Asda team up on road rescue offering
LV and Asda, the supermarket and financial services provider, have partnered to provide a range of road rescue products via LV's Britannia Rescue division.
The Sears Tower to be renamed Willis Tower
Willis today announced that Willis will become a new tenant of Sears Tower, and under an agreement with the building's owners, the building - the tallest - in the Western Hemisphere will be renamed Willis Tower.
Beazley creates US team
Beazley has established a builders risk and engineered risk capability in the US.
Aviva downgraded by AM Best
AM Best has downgraded Aviva's holding company's issuer credit rating to "a-" from "a".
Endsleigh Let launches landlord product
Endsleigh Let has launched a product to help protect letting agents and landlords from recession.
Chubb launches new package for law firms
Chubb Insurance has launched a new property and casualty package aimed specifically at law firms and has plans in the pipeline to target other sectors.