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Teeside broker Henderson completes Arlington acquisition
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teeside has acquired north east firm Arlington, an independent financial advisors with a portfolio in excess of £100m.
Solicitors targeted following Prime Professions product launch
Prime Professions has teamed up with Axis Specialty to launch a new insurance product for solicitors.
EC approves acquisition of Groupama's Gan by Allianz France
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation Allianz's proposed acquisition of a non-life insurance portfolio of Groupama-owned Gan Eurocourtage.
Former broker fined £471 846 for misappropriating premiums
The Financial Services Authority has banned and fined a former commercial insurance broker who used clients' insurance premiums to fund his business.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
European companies underprepared for emerging risk
The majority of European companies feel underprepared for emerging risks including terrorism and political violence.
RSA hands Harrington-Rutterford global C&E role
RSA has appointed Clive Harrington-Rutterford as global portfolio leader for its construction and engineering business.
Allianz teams up with Saracens rugby club in 'long-term' deal
Allianz has entered into a sponsorship deal with Premiership rugby club Saracens, in a deal which will see the north London side's new Hendon ground renamed Allianz Park.
RSA reaffirms affinity approach after sealing John Lewis deal
RSA has been appointed to provide wedding and event, pet and home insurance for John Lewis Insurance.
Hiscox replaced as Collegiate agrees PI underwriting facility with Canopius
Collegiate Underwriting has launched a new professional indemnity underwriting facility with Canopius, through its flagship Syndicate 4444, replacing a previous arrangement with Hiscox.
Schemes let down by insurers on service
Commercial schemes are continuing to grow in popularity, according to MMA, which has found that overall premium in commercial schemes grew by 25%in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2012.
Catastrophe reinsurance market nears strategic shift
The catastrophe reinsurance market may be on the cusp of a strategic shift, with third-party capital providers set to take on increasing amounts of peak catastrophe risk in the future.
Groupama steps closer to integrated trading with enhanced property product
Groupama Insurances has taken the first step in an overhaul of its commercial and residential property policy.
Willis restructures international operations
Willis International has reorganised its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa operations amid a management resuffle.
Argo International appoints two experienced claims managers
Argo International has named Sarah Nicholls as accident and health claims manager and Judith Fumero as liability claims manager.
Willis strengthens leadership in Asia and Middle East
Willis International has created three regional business units under new and expanded leadership in recognition of the size, growth and strategic importance of its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa operations to Willis Group Holdings.
IFB investigations lead to arrest of trio on suspicion of identity fraud
The Metropolitan Police has arrested three suspected identity fraudsters following investigations carried out by the Insurance Fraud Bureau into the insurance records of 579 possible fraudsters.
Bollington targets life sciences amid sales and marketing drive
Bollington has set up a new team to target the medical devices sector.
BPL Global adds Singapore business to Asia Pacific footprint
Berry Palmer & Lyle has followed up on the opening of its Hong Kong branch last year with the launch of a Singapore subsidiary.
PSC Insurance bags sizeable stake in Carroll London Markets
The PSC Insurance Group has completed the purchase of a "significant shareholding" in Carroll London Markets.
Former Chartis manager Lovatt joins NIG
NIG has appointed Paul Lovatt as area underwriting manager for its Birmingham office.
Lockton picks Guiney to run new operation in Manchester
Lockton is setting up a Lloyd's & London Market operation in Manchester, to be led by Tracey Guiney, in a bid to broaden its access to the facility for brokers outside the capital.
Beazley boss eyes further growth after 'strong' start to 2012
Beazley chief executive Andrew Horton is predicting further profitable growth in the second half of 2012, after this morning revealing a gross written premium rise of 10% on last year.
Berry Palmer & Lyle opens in Singapore
Political risk broker Berry Palmer & Lyle has opened a second Asian subsidiary following the launch of a Hong Kong branch in early 2011.