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Open GI hires new development director
Richard Earle has been appointed as software development director at Open GI.
Aspen enters managed funds for ILS market
Aspen, the Bermudian (re)insurer, said that it has partnered with and invested $25m in Iris, a newly formed specialized investment fund focusing on insurance linked securities (ILS) and reinsurance globally.
The Hartford CEO to retire
The Hartford Financial Services Group, the troubled US insurer, said that its chairman and chief executive Ramani Ayer is to retire by the end of 2009.
Rates to rise for marine insurance - Aon
Ship owners are facing challenging negotiations at 2009/10 renewals as marine insurers seek rates increases on all classes of business. However, according to a report from Aon, abundant capacity means competitive forces will create a balancing act in the…
AFS wins Hastings contract
Hastings Direct has appointed All Fleet Services to run its out-of-hours first notification of loss.
Aviva: Accident scene information speeds claims process
Fleet drivers can speed up the insurance claims process if they gather information at the scene of an accident, Aviva has claimed.
Wates pilots Zurich and JLT's Subguard
The Wates Group is set to pilot Subguard, an insurance product which is widely used in the US, to give customers and the supply chain greater protection and security in response to challenging market conditions.
QBE unveils new PI product for the media
QBE has launched a new tailored professional indemnity product for media professionals in the UK and Ireland.
BDO lands Lloyd’s accountancy role
Lloyd's has appointed BDO Stoy Hayward as one of its recognised accountants.
Amlin acquisition "bemusing", say analysts
Management's "apparent stalling" over increasing the catastrophe side of the equation has made Amlin's €350m purchase of Fortis Corporate Insurance "somewhat bemusing", according to analysts.
Brit strengthens South-east team
Brit Insurance Holdings has appointed Paul Scott as regional manager of its South east region.
Ropner picks up pair from rival London market broker
Ropner Insurance Services has strengthened its non marine team with the appointment of David Pratt-Sinclair and James Sergeant.
Zurich and JLT team up for supply chain launch
The Wates Group is piloting the use of Subguard, an insurance product which is widely used in the US, to give customers and the supply chain greater protection and security in response to challenging market conditions.
William Russell launches global life insurance plans
William Russell has launched its May 2009 Global Life insurance plans for expatriates, increasing the maximum life benefit insured.
Plane tragedy may cost $1bn
The Air France plane that went missing over the Atlantic Ocean could result in $1bn (£0.6bn) of insu...
Italy motor model examined
The Association of British Insurers is looking to Europe for inspiration for a radical shake-up of t...
Managers want government support to aid business recovery
Experts are predicting that unemployment figures will reach the three million mark by the start of 2...
Driving on automatic
Motor Claims: First notification of loss
Expatriate Healthcare launches new insurance products
Expatriate Healthcare has added two insurance products to its growing expatriate portfolio.
Heath strikes deal with Scottish federation
Heath Lambert has struck an affinity deal with the Scottish Building Federation to provide members w...
Arc Angels racing for life
Twelve staff from Arc Angels, the corporate social responsibility programme of legal expenses insura...
Appointment at Interglobal
International private medical insurer Interglobal has appointed Paul Weigall as head of sales. He ...
Insurance disputes rocket
Insurance disputes have rocketed by 84%, according to Financial Ombudsman Service figures. During f...
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