Commercial
Hiscox offers charities cover
Hiscox has launched a combined charities insurance product designed to take advantage of what it describes as a "gap in the market."
Sagicor eyes SME after Josephs hire
Barbados-based insurer Sagicor is targeting growth in the UK's SME space after recruiting MMA Insurance's former head of distribution Ian Josephs to launch a range of web-based products.
Agrical bolsters building claims service with hire of Gent
Yorkshire-based loss adjuster Agrical has hired Martin Gent to oversee its surveying services and building losses arm.
IAG UK swoops to double size of Barnett & Barnett
IAG UK-owned broker Barnett & Barnett has almost doubled its size to £50m gross written premium, with a move for a controlling stake in Bromley-based commercial and personal lines specialist NBJ.
Major loss: Repair or replace?
When a business suffers an unexpected catastrophe, Veronica Cowan looks into the decision making behind the option to repair or replace damaged premises, stock or machinery.
Interview - Adrian Colosso: The comeback kid
Having come close to going bust in 2005, Daniel Dunkley talks to Heath Lambert's chief executive Adrian Colosso about the challenges facing the firm as it continues to punch above its weight.
Restrictive covenants: The curious case of the wet laptop
The case of Marsh v Euan Nicolson has raised salutary lessons over hiring from rival firms. Ling Ong and Michael Green report.
KPMG welcomes Solvency II equivalence transitional measures
KPMG today welcomed the announcement by Karel van Hulle, head of insurance and pensions unit at the European Commission, of transitional measures under Solvency II’s equivalence, claiming the arrangements will be welcome news to insurance groups.
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KPMG welcomes Solvency II equivalence transitional measures
KPMG today welcomed the announcement by Karel van Hulle, head of insurance and pensions unit at the European Commission, of transitional measures under Solvency II’s equivalence, claiming the arrangements will be welcome news to insurance groups.
APC unveils fast food insurance product
Underwriting agency APC has launched a bespoke take-away fast food franchise insurance product for Irish businesses.
APC unveils fast food insurance product
Underwriting agency APC has launched a bespoke take-away fast food franchise insurance product for Irish businesses.
Morgan completes M Wood purchase
Morgan Financial Group has acquired Bridgend-based insurance broker M Wood Insurance Services.
Concerns raised over post-acquisition capital structure of Brit
AM Best Europe has placed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Brit Insurance and the ICR of “bbb” of Brit Insurance Holdings, the ultimate parent of the Brit Insurance group of companies, under review…
Concerns raised over post-acquisition capital structure of Brit
AM Best Europe has placed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Brit Insurance and the ICR of “bbb” of Brit Insurance Holdings, the ultimate parent of the Brit Insurance group of companies, under review…
UIB boosts marine division
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Philip Levers as cargo divisional director.
Brit reports 8.5% drop in GWP
Brit Insurance has reported an 8.5% reduction in gross written premium to £1.22bn for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2010 (3Q 2009: £1.33bn), a decrease of 9.0% at constant exchange rates.
Brit agrees cash offer with bidders
Brit Insurance has reached agreement with Apollo Management and CVC Capital Partners that will see the insurer’s shareholders receive up to £11 per Brit share.
Brit reports 8.5% drop in GWP
Brit Insurance has reported an 8.5% reduction in gross written premium to £1.22bn for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2010 (3Q 2009: £1.33bn), a decrease of 9.0% at constant exchange rates.
AIG CEO Benmosche says he "feels fine" after chemotherapy
AIG has announced that its president and chief executive officer, Robert H. Benmosche, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing aggressive chemotherapy.
Brit agrees cash offer with bidders
Brit Insurance has reached agreement with Apollo Management and CVC Capital Partners that will see the insurer’s shareholders receive up to £11 per Brit share.
AIG CEO Benmosche says he "feels fine" after chemotherapy
AIG has announced that its president and chief executive officer, Robert H. Benmosche, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing aggressive chemotherapy.
Allianz, BMW and Mini unveil tyre insurance product
Insurer Allianz and vehicle manufacturers BMW and Mini have joined forces to launch a new tyre insurance product.
NFU sales team joins Towergate
Towergate Risk Solutions has recruited four sales executives to its Glasgow business.