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Large risks need to be in IMD says Ferma
The revised European Insurance Mediation Directive should incorporate binding standards of transparency for brokers in their relationship with insurance buyers no matter what size the risks.
Rebuilding Cost launches web portal
Rebuilding Cost has unveiled a new website which allows insurance companies online access to valuation surveys.
Omega board laments “baptism of fire” as profits fall $84.4m in 2010
Omega Insurance has recorded a loss of $42.8m – a sharp fall from the $43.6m profit recorded in 2009.
Google buys Beat That Quote
Google has acquired price comparison site Beat That Quote for £37.7m.
Interview - Jason Stockwood: A match made in heaven
Moving from the online dating world to insurance broking seems an unusual step. Jason Stockwood explains to Daniel Dunkley what he can bring to the sector.
RSA hires Coffey for personal lines restructure
RSA has appointed Mark Coffey as trading director, personal lines broker, with effect from 1 April.
Duo launches innovation and technology hub
A new insurance business dedicated to developing a greater appreciation and use of more innovative solutions and techniques within the UK insurance industry is being launched this week.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.
CNA creates new transport unit
CNA Insurance Company has formed a transportation & logistics industry team to operate throughout its European network.
Marine rates continue to plunge
Marine insurance rates are expected to continue softening in 2011, according to research by Marsh.
Cunningham Lindsey hails fraud ring conviction
Cunningham Lindsey’s Investigation Services has helped to secure the convictions of two men involved in a £250,000 tractor ringing scam.
Dual sets up in NZ with ex-QBE trio
Dual International has expanded its global network with the opening of an office in Auckland, New Zealand.
Chartis launches app for SME products
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products so brokers can obtain speculative or last minute quotes on the move.
Bridle acquires London broker Harrington Adams
Bridle Insurance has purchased London-based insurance broker Harrington Adams, specialists in motor and home insurance for City workers and small commercial business.
Liberty outlines mid-corporate aspirations
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has outlined plans to expand into commercial lines mid-markets.
Liberty outlines mid-corporate aspirations
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has outlined plans to expand into commercial lines mid-markets.
Post Europe March: Exclusive protective cell content now live
Post Europe March is now live with a look how changes to the regulatory environment are affecting protective cell companies; the focus that insurance in high net worth is receiving; the increasing motor fraud trends in Eastern Europe; and an interview…
Insurance Insight March: Exclusive protective cell content now live
Insurance Insight March is now live with a look how changes to the regulatory environment are affecting protective cell companies; the focus that insurance in high net worth is receiving; the increasing motor fraud trends in Eastern Europe; and an…
Post Europe Interview: Dual International
Bob van Gieson, chief executive officer of Dual International, and Luis Munoz-Rojas Entrecanales, managing director of Dual Iberica, answer Post Europe’s questions.
Insurance Insight interview: Dual International
Bob van Gieson, chief executive officer of Dual International, and Luis Munoz-Rojas Entrecanales, managing director of Dual Iberica, answer Post Europe’s questions.
Captives and the regulatory environment
Protected cell companies have been making the headlines lately but Vic Wyman reports on whether changes to the regulatory environment might put an end to this.
Post Europe: Captives and the regulatory environment
Protected cell companies have been making the headlines lately but Vic Wyman reports on whether changes to the regulatory environment might put an end to this.
Post Europe: High net worth in a recession
Despite the economic downturn across the world, high net worth individuals are bouncing back. Jane Bernstein reports on how confidence is returning to the values of art and commodities and the fact that important issues, like underinsurance, are…