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Catlin rolls out new SSP technology
Property and casualty insurer and reinsurer Catlin has gone live with SSP’s new policy administration and underwriting tool.
Apax Partners interested in Moneysupermaket acquisition
Private equity investment group Apax Partners has targeted comparison site Moneysupermarket as a potential acquisition.
Chubb appoints claims chief
Chubb has named Lynn George as its new European claims manager.
Chubb appoints claims chief
Chubb has named Lynn George as its new European claims manager.
RBS appoints banks for insurance sale
The Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed the appointment of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to oversee the sale of its insurance division.
Oxygen adds senior brokers to its ranks
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has added to its construction professions team with the appointments of Andrew Swan and Andrew Palmer from Aon.
Axis partners with Brazilian adjuster
Axis International Loss Adjusters has extended its presence into Brazil after agreeing a partnership with Consist Seguros.
BP Marsh posts profit boost
Venture capital provider BP Marsh has announced consolidated profit of £1.4m for the first half for the financial year – up from a loss £1.8m last year.
Lorega adds senior adjuster
Loss recovery specialist Lorega has appointed Paul McNamara as a senior chartered loss adjuster.
Postscript – 5 years ago: Allianz loses out on World Cup exposure
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news as this article from 5 years ago reveals.
IAG to retain Equity Red Star
Insurance Australia Group chairman Brian Schwartz has vowed not to sell its embattled UK business Equity Red Star.
Helphire issues results warning
Accident management firm Helphire has warned that its results for the current financial year are likely to be “below current market expectations”.
APC unveils fast food insurance product
Underwriting agency APC has launched a bespoke take-away fast food franchise insurance product for Irish businesses.
APC unveils fast food insurance product
Underwriting agency APC has launched a bespoke take-away fast food franchise insurance product for Irish businesses.
Morgan completes M Wood purchase
Morgan Financial Group has acquired Bridgend-based insurance broker M Wood Insurance Services.
Biba establishes working group to tackle PMI tax
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is set to establish a working group to tackle the issue of personal tax on private medical insurance.
UIB boosts marine division
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Philip Levers as cargo divisional director.
Allianz, BMW and Mini unveil tyre insurance product
Insurer Allianz and vehicle manufacturers BMW and Mini have joined forces to launch a new tyre insurance product.
Antares adds underwriter to treaty team
Lloyd’s managing agency Antares has appointed Fergus Reynolds as property treaty deputy underwriter.
Liberty expands UK property team
Liberty International Underwriters has made three regional appointments to its UK property insurance team.
New providers squeezing home insurance market
A surge in the number of home insurance providers is creating a “difficult climate”, financial research firm Defaqto has claimed.
One in five CII members fear redundancy
More than 20% of Chartered Insurance Institute members are afraid they might lose their jobs due to the economic downturn, new research has revealed.
Axis moves into Ecuador
Loss adjuster Axis International has launched in Ecuador in a bid to grow its Latin American presence.
Hiscox unveils new charities product
Hiscox has launched a new liability and property product for charities, clubs and associations.