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Coverzones shuts up shop after finance warning
Commercial insurance aggregator Coverzones has shut up shop less than two years after it commenced trading in June 2008.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - watch the debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Towergate seeks £665m cash boost
Towergate Finance, part of the Towergate Partnership, is seeking a £665m cash boost from investors to refinance its existing debt and redeem certain preferred shares.
Aon Q1 net income and reinsurance commissions drop
Net income attributable to Aon stockholders was $178m, compared to $280m for the prior year quarter. Retail commissions rise but reinsurance commissions drop.
Aviva continues search for corporate risk MD
Aviva is still searching for a managing director to lead its corporate risk solutions team four months after its launch.
McIntyre and Ageas name change given Fortis green light
Fortis has received overwhelming support from its shareholders for its proposed name change to Ageas.
Allianz launches e-cover notes for brokers
Allianz Retail operations has introduced free electronic cover notes for imarket registered brokers.
Bluefin warns of motor fraud with MoJ reforms
Bluefin Insurance Services has called upon motors insurers to proceed with care when resolving road traffic accident claims.
McIntyre and Ageas name change given Fortis green light
Fortis has received overwhelming support from its shareholders for its proposed name change to Ageas.
Jelf appoints insurance CEO
Jelf Group has appointed Phil Barton, group commercial director, to the newly created role of chief executive – Jelf Insurance.
Bowring Marsh names global business development boss
International placement broker Bowring Marsh has named George Jones as its first ever global head of business development.
Bowring Marsh names global business development boss
International placement broker Bowring Marsh has named George Jones as its first ever global head of business development.
The TV leader's debate on the economy - who won?
Last night the three main political leader's debated the economy live on the BBC.
JLT seeing “increasingly soft market”
Broker JLT held its annual general meeting on 29 April, stating its outlook is “encouraging” for the 2010/11 financial year.
Post has gone digital
Post Magazine has invested in a new digital, interactive version of the weekly magazine for its subscribers.
Post Magazine 29 April 2010
Highlights from this week’s digital and interactive issue of Post include Jonathan Swift’s interview with Mike Webb, EMEA regional director at Modial Assistance, to try and find out more about the impact of Eyjafjallajökull, and how it will impact on the…
CFC reports 28% rise in gross premium income
CFC has announced a 28% rise in gross premium income on 2008, taking it to £29.8 million. The specialist lines underwriting agency also revealed operating profit increased by 41% to £2.39 million.
Towergate appoints managing director
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Peter Newson as managing director of Towergate Underwriting Financial Risk.
Willis cuts 260 jobs
Willis slashed 260 jobs in the first quarter of 2010, the company said.
Post lauded at prestigious awards bash
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald was last night crowned trade general insurance writer of the year at the Headline Money Awards.
Willis international arm hit by "weak" UK and Ireland
Willis has reported net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 was $204m, compared with $192m in the same period a year ago.
Willis international arm hit by "weak" UK and Ireland
Willis has reported net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 was $204m, compared with $192m in the same period a year ago.
Election 2010 - who do you think has performed the best?
With the last televised leader's debate tonight which of the three main political leaders do you think has performed best in the run up to the election?
Samian eyes UK brokers after Safeonline deal
Independent Lloyd's broker Safeonline has acquired Samian Underwriting Agencies. The transaction, which completed on 15 April, saw all Samian's business and the four members of staff joining the 12-strong team at Safeonline.