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Lloyd's capital up 'significantly' in 2009
The capital position of Lloyd’s of London increased significantly during the first half of 2009, due to improved conditions in the investment markets and the advent of new capacity, according to Aon Benfield’s latest research report released today.
Insurance-related private equity start up seals first deal
Alpine Risk Services backs technology firm.
BGL reports 24% rise in profit despite "tempered" growth
Group grabs market share through Compare The Meerkat campaign
Heath Lambert and Chubb join forces with auction house
Christie's selects partners for new insurance venture
Lloyd's broker in business shake up
RFIB reorganises marine and non-marine divisions under new CEO Marshall King.
Moorhouse launches start-up facility for commercial brokers
Chairman Lyndon Wood hopes his facility will help entrepreneurs get over the "hangover from consolidations".
Close and Open GI sign three year deal
Partnership hailed by both sides.
Willis begin search for Regan's replacement
Chair Plumeri insists right candidate will take firm "to the next level".
Arc and broker team up for rent guarantee launch.
Package aimed at members of the National Landlords Association.
Aviva raids Willis for CFO
Patrick Regan joins next year.
Heath Lambert hires Judy Baker from Bluefin
Baker to head Heath Lambert's large corporate division.
Home insurance premiums rising according to AA index
Home insurance premiums risen for sixth successive quarter, while contents cover bounces back.
AA index finds 'unprecedented' premium increases
Young drivers hit hard in biggest quarterly jump in 15 years.
All hands on decks: making music at Oxygen
Nigel Barton, chief executive of Oxygen Holdings, talks to Jonathan Swift about his love of dance music, the perils of starting up a broker from scratch, lack of insurer support, blind alleys taken and the successes he has achieved in the market.
Vying for possession
Has the consumer ever had it better as the market continues to struggle with reducing margins? Tom Cooper discusses the latest developments in the aggregator market.
Willis appoints COO for captive business
Pauline Margrett is appointed to new senior executive position.
Pick of the week
Coversure, Zurich, Allianz, Aviva, RSA, Homeserve and Rok hit the headlines this week
Travelers Insurance relaunches Top Brass club with new benefits
Dedicated claims manager new addition to Top Brass club.
Cooper Gay acquires Argentinian broker
Cooper Gay buys Reinsurance.com.ar
RFIB grabs senior broker from Aon Benfield
Simon Foreman joins RFIB from Aon Benfield.
Towergate acquires Rixon Matthews Appleyard
Towergate completes purchase of Hull-based broker