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Weatherbys and Hamilton unveil specialist broker
Banking group Weatherbys has joined forces with insurance entrepreneur Charles Hamilton to launch high net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton.
Europe eyes up captive insurance
Organisations in central and eastern Europe and additional emerging markets are keen to take advantage of risk management and risk financing solutions such as captive insurance companies, according to Aon.
Swiftcover posts £13m loss but GWP rises
Swiftcover Insurance Services found itself in the red in 2011 after posting a loss on ordinary activities before interest and taxation of £13.4m for the year ended 31 December 2011 compared with a profit of £932 000 in 2010.
William Russell launches UAE web portal
Expat insurance provider William Russell has launched a new website for clients in the United Arab Emirates.
Politics is a major risk for renewables sector, says Willis
Resource nationalism is threatening projects in the renewables sector, according to Willis' head of political and export risk Andrew Van den Born.
RSA pulls out of mid-market motor trade citing 'tough' market conditions
RSA has confirmed plans to exit the UK mid-market motor trade business by scrapping its Excelerator brand and selling off retail and wholesale intermediary business Fyfe Group.
Aro Underwriting unveils risk facility product
Aro Underwriting has launched a complex risk facility following its approval as a Lloyd's coverholder.
LV recruits former RBS head for IT role
LV has appointed Simon Aldred, pictured, as director of management information for its general insurance business.
DLG bosses to collect millions after IPO
Direct Line Group bosses are set to pocket millions of pounds in shares when the insurance asset floats on the London Stock Exchange.
Hastings to create 200 jobs
Hastings has unveiled plans to create 200 new posts in the next 12 months.
MGAA holds 'successful' capacity exchange
The inaugural Managing General Agents' Association capacity exchange has been hailed by insurers and MGAs alike as an effective way to identify and develop new products and schemes opportunities.
Bacon leaves Bowring Marsh
Marsh has appointed Andrew Chester as chief executive of Bowring Marsh, the firm's specialist international placement broking division.
LV unveils home insurance offering for BGL
LV Broker has rolled out its ABC home insurance product to BGL Group's Budget and Dial Direct customers.
Arista Insurance grows Thames Valley team
Caroline Hargreaves has been appointed as development underwriter to support brokers in the Thames Valley region.
Arc Legal teams up with broker on Irish hauliers offering
Arc Legal Assistance has launched a dedicated haulage legal expenses product in Ireland, as part of new schemes and a distribution deal with Wright Insurance Brokers.
Marsh names new Bowring CEO
Marsh has appointed Andrew Chester as chief executive of Bowring Marsh, the intermediary's specialist international placement broking division.
Brightside pockets £30m profit while online home policy sales plunge 74%
Insurance broker Brightside has reported a 10% jump in revenue to £43.6m for the six months ended June 2012, and a reduction in external debt of £15m.
Arc launches legal expenses cover for hauliers
Arc Legal Assistance has launched a dedicated haulage legal expenses product in Ireland, as part of a new scheme and a distribution deal with Wright Insurance Brokers.
Geddes: DLG in great shape and ready to float
Direct Line Group chief executive Paul Geddes has told Post that the business is now “in great shape and ready to go to the market” while setting out targets to improve profitability by 2014.
Giles unveils reinsurance division
Giles Group has launched a new reinsurance division called EC3 Brokers after months of anticipation.
The impact of European downgrades
This year has seen an increasing number of downgrades by ratings agencies for European insurers. Anne-Louise Fogtmann investigates how seriously these are taken and their impact on insurers.
UIB wins European solar deal as part of bid to double property porfolio
International reinsurance broker UIB has been appointed to provide reinsurance for the Activ Solar GmbH Solar Park in southern Ukraine.
Peter Elliot leaves Bluefin
Bluefin head of marketing Peter Elliott, pictured, is to leave the company with immediate effect.
UIB wins reinsurance contract for Europe's 'largest solar park'
International reinsurance broker UIB has secured a deal to provide reinsurance for the Activ Solar GmbH Solar Park in southern Ukraine.