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Lloyd's: Deepwater and Chilean earthquake bill could top $2bn
Lloyd’s announced today that it estimates its net claims before tax from the earthquake in Chile to be in the order of US$1.4bn.
Lloyd's: Deepwater and Chilean earthquake bill could top $2bn
Lloyd’s announced today that it estimates its net claims before tax from the earthquake in Chile to be in the order of US$1.4bn.
Ex-Capita director confirms new start up plans
The former director of Capita Insurance and ex-Hero insurance development director, Ian Meyer, has confirmed the launch of his new insurance broker in June .
Aviva regional broker director quits UK
Aviva has confirmed that Brigid Murphy, director of regional brokers for the UK general insurance business, is to leave her role in June.
Giles Insurance Brokers in Midlands swoop
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
Government outlines Bank of England intentions
The coalition government has introduced a bill to increase the power of the Bank of England as part of the Queen’s Speech.
Heath Lambert merges personal and small business divisions
Broker Heath Lambert has combined its commercial affinity and small business division with its personal lines unit, Heath Lambert Insurance Services, aiming to double its size by 2012.
BIBA 2010: What did you miss?
Catch up with all the news from the British Insurance Broker’s Association conference.
Travel insurance specialist seeks provider for natural disaster cover
Almost three quarters (73%) of Holiday Extras customers surveyed over the last week would consider taking out some kind of natural disaster insurance cover in the future to avoid the stress and financial loss that resulted from the recent volcanic ash…
KPMG appointed as First City's administrator
David Costley-Wood and Michael Walker, restructuring partners at KPMG, have been appointed joint administrators of First City Insurance Group and its subsidiary company, First City Partnership by the companies’ directors.
Allianz tops Towergate service survey
Latest research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has revealed Allianz as the top performing key insurer servicing its broking operations.
Biba on flim: Insurance leaders views on the new UK government
Insurance Age reporter Liz McMahon tracked down key industry figures at this week's Biba conference to get their reactions - and hopes - for the new coalition Government
BIBA 2010: Conference heads to Manchester next year
British Insurances Brokers' Association chairman Patrick Smith has announced in his closing address at Biba’s 2010 conference and exhibition that next year’s event will be held at Manchester Central on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May 2011.
Insurance 360 website
Insurance 360, Post's sister research and consultancy arm, now has its own website.
BIBA 2010: Day two
As Biba 2010 draws to an end, make sure you haven’t missed out on any of the news from the conference.
BIBA 2010: Day one
Catch up with all news from the first day of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference.
Money Supermarket launches next generation motorbike insurance tool
Comparison site Money Supermarket has launched its next generation motorbike insurance comparison service, which it claims is the fastest and most accurate available.
Insurers to face new government levy to educate customers
Insurers look set to face a new government levy after the coalition government published its new programme for government today, with aims to educate the public on financial services.
No clarification for insurers as banking reform announced
The coalition government has confirmed it will reform the regulation of the banking system, but failed to mention regulation of insurers in its programme for government published today.
QBE raids Allianz for new broker manager
QBE has appointed Judy Holt to the newly created role of manager, broker development, to support the continued expansion of QBE’s offering in the UK and Ireland.
BIBA 2010: Evolution ties up risk management deal
Evolution Underwriting Group has launched an initiative with the aim of providing its brokers and policyholders with exclusive deals on an online range of products from Cardinus Risk Management.
BIBA 2010: Lexicon exec hails insurance broker resilience
The insurance broking sector has performed at a “remarkable” level in the midst of economic turmoil by tackling cost bases to protect profit margins, a market analyst told panel members at a fringe event at the British Insurance Brokers' Association…
BIBA 2010: Insurers and brokers warned over "cancerous" credit hire issue
Delegates were warned yesterday that if the industry does not address the issue of credit hire, it will get even more “cancerous” and ultimately ruin the insurance industry’s reputation.
QBE raids Allianz for new broker manager
QBE has appointed Judy Holt to the newly created role of manager, broker development, to support the continued expansion of QBE’s offering in the UK and Ireland.