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Appointment at DAS Legal Expenses
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has made three changes to three key departments - legal services, claim...
Jobs threat at Helphire
Up to 130 staff could face redundancy at Helphire after the company entered a consultation process. ...
Australia blaze costs rise
The bush fires that swept through a number of states in Australia killing 200 people could cost insu...
Top five Post stories
The top five stories on postonline.co.uk over the last week were: 1. RSA plans EUR70m swoop for ins...
Broking giants back clarity
Marsh and Willis have applauded the New York State Insurance Department for proposing a new regulati...
Appointment at Clear Insurance Management
Danny Haynes has joined Clear Insurance Management as senior account executive in its corporate te...
Howden appoints Gilham
Lloyd's broker Howden has appointed senior financial institutions practitioner Patrick Gilham as a m...
ABI sets out to rebuild trust across Europe
The Association of British Insurers has published a report that aims to help restore confidence in E...
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Investment losses hit Max Capital results
Investment losses continued to hit Max Capital, sending the company to fourth quarter and a full year losses.
Pick of the week
Post reporter Louise Meeson rounds up the top stories from the general insurance sector. This week: Royal Bank of Scotland tipped to seek buyer for insurance arm when economic turmoil bottoms out after calling off talks with consortium led by Patrick…
FSA deputy chairman resigns
James Crosby, the former chief executive of HBOS has resigned from his post as the deputy chairman of the FSA after allegations that he ignored risk warnings about the growth of the now-stricken UK bank.
Deputy chairman of the FSA resigns
James Crosby, the former chief executive of HBOS has resigned from his post as the deputy chairman of the FSA after allegations that he ignored risk warnings about the growth of the now-stricken UK bank.
FSA warns on broker
The Financial Services Authority has issued a consumer warning about A Razzaq Insurance Brokers.
Markel appoints new claims manager
Markel International, the specialty property and casualty insurer, has appointed Tomas Nilsson as claims manager for Markel International Sweden.
India non-life premiums grow 20%
(BestWire) - India's nonlife insurance sector is likely to achieve 20% annual growth in premium income over the next six years, supported by a massive promotion campaign in both urban and rural areas, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and…
FSA issues warning over Midlands broker
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued the attached Consumer Warning about A Razzaq Insurance Brokers.
MMC shares up 15% after reporting rise in FY revenues
Shares in Marsh & McLennan, the owner of broker Marsh and reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, were up 15% in early trading on Wednesday as the group reported an 11.6% rise in consolidated revenue for the year.
Scor says business volumes up 3% at renewals
Scor, the French reinsurer, said that business volumes rose 3% during the Jan 1 reinsurance renewals.
US Senate passes bailout plan
(Bestwire) The U.S. Senate has voted to pass an $838bn stimulus package that would subsidize half the cost of COBRA health insurance premiums for recently laid off workers.
Scottish Re CFO resigns
Reinsurer Scottish Re has said that Terry Eleftheriou has resigned from his position as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 9 February 2009, to pursue other interests.
XL to cut workforce by 10% as losses spiral; shares up 40%
Bermudian reinsurer XL has said that it will be looking to cut its worldwide workforce by 10% in an effort to cope with the world economic downturn.