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Towergate reacts to deputy CEO Blanc's departure to Axa
Towergate has responded to the news that Amanda Blanc is leaving the company to join Axa.
Towergate deputy CEO Blanc returns to Axa as commercial boss
Axa UK has confirmed Amanda Blanc will return to the firm as CEO of its commercial lines business which includes its distribution arm, Bluefin Insurance.
Chaucer ups underwriting interest in Lloyd's by 7.65% in 2011
Chaucer Holdings, the Lloyd's specialist insurance group, today announced that following completion of the Lloyd's coming-into-line process, including reinsurance arrangements, its total underwriting interests will be £707.2m for 2011.
Ageas MD Cliff slams 20-40% dual pricing differences
Mark Cliff, Ageas managing director, has criticised the market practice of dual pricing on new and renewal business and the “Christmas sales” where “slabs of increased commissions are introduced to bring in business”.
Barbican wins approval to act as a Lloyd's managing agency
Barbican has obtained conditional approval from Lloyd’s and the Financial Services Authority to act as a managing agency at Lloyd’s.
BMS recruits former Benfield head to expand liability arm
BMS has appointed Theresa Schugel as executive vice president to lead the expansion of its global specialty casualty practice which has expertise in medical professional liability, lawyers’ professional liability, workers compensation, D&O and other…
Towers Watson: QIS5 has built Solvency II momentumn
The QIS5 exercise has built real momentum for Solvency II within insurance companies but now they should be actively considering its implications for their businesses.
Towers Watson: QIS5 has built Solvency II momentumn
The QIS5 exercise has built real momentum for Solvency II within insurance companies but now they should be actively considering its implications for their businesses.
Swiss Re: insured losses up 34% to $36bn in 2010
According to initial estimates from Swiss Re’s sigma team, worldwide economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters were $222bn in 2010, more than triple the 2009 figure of $63bn.
Swiss Re: insured losses up 34% to $36bn in 2010
According to initial estimates from Swiss Re’s sigma team, worldwide economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters were $222bn in 2010, more than triple the 2009 figure of $63bn.
Markel CEO to take two months out for medical treatment
Markel Corporation has announced that chairman and chief executive officer Alan Kirshner may be absent from the corporation's offices for most of December and January while receiving medical treatment.
Markel CEO to take two months out for medical treatment
Markel Corporation has announced that chairman and chief executive officer Alan Kirshner may be absent from the corporation's offices for most of December and January while receiving medical treatment.
Oval ties up loss recovery deal with Lorega
Oval Insurance and loss recovery insurance specialist, Lorega, have launched a dedicated claims assistance service for the broker's commercial client base.
Cooper Gay restructures in London
Cooper Gay has restructured its London based marine and energy reinsurance team in a bid to continue growing its market share.
Cooper Gay restructures in London
Cooper Gay has restructured its London based marine and energy reinsurance team in a bid to continue growing its market share.
Ascot swoops for rival Lloyd's insurer Jubilee's motor book
Ascot Underwriting has acquired the renewal rights for Jubilee Managing Agency’s commercial motor account, the company announced today.
Lord Sugar slams "vulture-type" lawyers in no-win no-fee outburst
The Apprentice's Lord Sugar has thrown his weight behind Lord Young's plans to cut down agressive no-win no-fee advertising in the UK.
FSA steps in over unauthorised BSkyB satellite warranty sellers
The Financial Services Authority has obtained a High Court ruling appointing provisional liquidators over three firms that the FSA considers were engaged in insurance activities without FSA authorisation.
Loss adjuster: surge status on amber after snowfalls
Loss adjusting group GAB Robins has revealed that its surge status remains on Amber.
Hardy outlines share buy-back programme and third party capital deal
Hardy today announces that it has entered into an agreement for the provision of third party capital to syndicate 382 for the 2011 year of account.
Aviva on S&P negative watch after Irish downgrade
Dublin-Based Aviva Insurance Europe SE's 'A+' rating has been placed On negative watch by Standard & Poors after the eariler Ireland downgrade And watch placement.
Aviva on S&P negative watch after Irish downgrade
Dublin-Based Aviva Insurance Europe SE's 'A+' rating has been placed on negative watch by Standard & Poors after the eariler Ireland downgrade and watch placement.
Aviva, Allianz and RSA warned of downgrades due to Irish debt crisis
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Ireland to 'A/A-1' from 'AA-/A-1+' and placed the ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications.
Aviva, Allianz and RSA warned of downgrades due to Irish debt crisis
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Ireland to 'A/A-1' from 'AA-/A-1+' and placed the ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications.