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Agenda not quite right, says Co-op's questioning director
As managing director of britishinsurnace.com, I wonder what Simon Burgess' agenda is in his letter '...
FSCS declares 31 firms in default
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared a further 31 firms in default.
Cut and colour
Hairdressers' Public Liability
Heath Lambert to service Police
The Public Sector Unit of Heath Lambert National has been appointed general broker to the South East and Eastern Region Police Insurance Consortium.
Groupama strikes out in top five push
May will see the launch of Groupama Healthcare's first new product offering for small to medium-size...
HCC acquires share in Heritage Underwriting
Acquisitive US insurer Houston Casualty Company acquired a 23% share in Lloyd's managing agent Herit...
Groupama healthcare relaunches after acquisition
Following the acquisition of specialist health insurer Clinicare Limited from Groupe AZUR-GMF in October 2005, Groupama Insurances has now completed the first phase of the integration of its two healthcare businesses.
Marsh launches avian flu survey
Broker Marsh and its sister company Kroll, the risk-consulting company, has launched an online globa...
AA insurance returns to two wheels
AA Insurance has returned to insurance following a thorough review of the AA's insurance business, which has also seen the AA enter the life, pet and commercial insurance sectors.
Xchanging boosted by Microsoft tie up
Xchanging, the global business processing services company, has announced a 3-year, 7.5m pound investment programme and a partnership with Microsoft, in the continuing development of Genius, its general insurance business processing solution.
Appointment at Towergate Partnership
Towergate Partnership has made Rob Watson regional marketing manager for the north region. He was pr...
Appointment at Groupama Healthcare
Groupama Healthcare has confirmed its new management team as the integration of its two healthcare o...
Appointment at Unitas
Broking alliance Unitas has recruited two new additions to its ranks, John Lampier and Son in Bristo...
It is unfair for claimant law to be pilloried
Have you ever felt that you were being picked on, singled out to be the victim of indirect bullying ...
US insurance giant buys stake in Lloyd's agency
HCC Insurance Holdings had reached an agreement with an investment company to acquire their 23.6% shareholding in Heritage Underwriting Agency. The transaction is expected to close shortly pending regulatory and Lloyd’s approval.
Groupama announces new management team
Groupama Healthcare has confirmed its new management team as the integration of its two healthcare operations begins, following the acquisition of Clinicare in October 2005.
Broking alliance expands into Ireland
Broking alliance Unitas has recruited 2 new additions to its ranks: John Lampier & Son Ltd, in Bristol and Frank Glennon, in Dublin. This brings to 12, the number of members.
VC to back broker after £250m sell-off
Venture capitalist Alchemy Partners this week stressed it plans to continue to back Open and Direct'...
Icon plans online push in second half
Recently rebranded commercial insurance provider Icon is looking to launch a full online trading sys...
Marsh bird flu assessment
Risk Report
GAB cuts three in restructure
Loss adjuster GAB Robins has culled three of its senior staff, in a move made to flatten its organis...
Lloyd's underwriter in signficant disclosure victory
The Court of Appeal today held that Lloyd’s underwriter, Goshawk, was entitled to access placing and claims documents held by brokers, Tyser, which it had previously been shown by the brokers. Last year the English Commercial Court decided that Lloyd’s…
GAB culls managers in restructure
Loss adjuster GAB Robins has made a trio of senior staff redundant following Kieran Rigby’s appointment as chief executive. The cuts have been made as part of a restructure aimed at enhancing customer service and improving responsiveness, the company…
Marsh launches avian flu survey
Broker Marsh and its sister firm Kroll, the risk consulting company, has launched an online global survey to help businesses, government entities, educational institutions, and other organizations evaluate their preparedness for a flu pandemic.