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RIMS elects new board of directors
The Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has elected its board of directors for 2005-2006 at...
PlusOne wins GI contract with Dial4aloan
Loan broker Dial4aloan has this week selected PlusOne as its principal provider of general insurance products.
Industry toasts multi-million-pound reprieve
Insurers' hopes of repelling multi-million-pound football injury claims have been boosted after winn...
Fraud database may save £50m a year
The Association of British Insurers has told members its prospective anti-fraud database could poten...
Software Solutions Partners receives security sign-off
Software Solutions Partners has received I-market security infrastructure sign-off, allowing straigh...
RSA settles US lawsuit
Royal & Sun Alliance has sealed an agreement with PNC Bank for the latter to abandon its lawsuit on US claims. The move will cut the insurer's liability by about $129m.
Aon considers Iran withdrawal
Aon could stop trading in Iran, following a review that saw the company pulling the plug on business...
Axa mulls dual pricing policy
Axa is considering charging different prices for commercial risks placed online and offline to drive...
Faculty of Broking manager named
The Chartered Insurance Institute has announced two new appointments; Jessica Yeoh as the first manager of the recently created Faculty of Insurance Broking and Rose Yeomans as business development manager for the Midlands.
Appointment at Primary Broker Services
Primary Broker Services has appointed Janice Whitelock as senior underwriter to its new regional bas...
Employer found liable for agency worker
Hawley v Luminar Leisure, ASE Security Services and Mann (as nominated underwriter for Faraday Underwriting) (Queen's Bench Division - 10 January 2005)
Aon pays £98m for Spitzer but admits no liability
Aon has agreed a $190m (£98m) settlement with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer in relation to his accusations of malpractice.
Towergate centralises underwriting
Towergate Underwriting Group is planning to create a commercial lines underwriting centre in Bristol...
Insurers sued for Canada blackout payments
Proposed class action lawsuits seeking $165m in damages have been filed against three Canadian insurers for allegedly failing to pay claims related to the August 2003 blackout.
HCC Insurance Holdings completes acquisition
US-based HCC Insurance Holdings has completed the acquisition of credit insurer De Montfort Insuranc...
First Assist deal held up by RSA legacy problems
Delays in replacing outdated IT systems have forced the postponement of health specialist First Assi...
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New healthcare head for Groupama insurances
Groupama Insurances has appointed Alistair Sclare as head of healthcare. Alistair will join the company on 14 March from FirstAssist and will report to Phillip Bird, director of non motor and SME underwriting.
Appointment at Willis
Ric Yocke has joined insurance broker Willis' San Francisco Office as senior vice-president. Mr Yock...
Commentary - "No prejudice" does not always assure privilege
It is a common misconception that writing 'without prejudice' on a letter or document automatically ...
Clarity sought over Pool Re definition
Fears insurers could be left "high and dry" after a major terrorist attack due to gaps in Pool Re's ...
Seatbelt case could lead to flood of claims
A legal case being brought against rail operator First Great Western, following the Ufton Nervet tra...
RSA repair deal enters final stages
Royal and Sun Alliance has revealed it is close to finalising its vehicle repair network after annou...
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