Commercial
AM Best affirms QBE Europe's rating as "A"
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of QBE Insurance (Europe) (United Kingdom), QBE Insurance (International) Limited (Australia) and QBE Reinsurance (Europe) Limited …
QBE deal with ambulance service aims to cut insurance costs
QBE is providing accident monitoring technology to promote safer driving and help reduce the insurance claims costs for the NHS as part of an arrangement with the North East Ambulance Service.
JLT announces name change
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has announced it is changing the name of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited to JLT Specialty Limited.
Interview - James Shea: Going back to basics
Two years on from 'AIG day' Mairi MacDonald met the newly appointed managing director of Chartis UK James Shea to discover his plans for the company.
Heath Lambert wins newspaper deal
Heath Lambert has been appointed by Express Newspapers as its exclusive general insurance and risk management provider.
Hyperion shows Asian intent
Post has learnt that a subsidiary of Hyperion Insurance Group has reached an agreement to acquire an independent insurance broker in a move that will significantly increase the company’s presence in Asia.
AM Best affirms QBE Europe's rating as "A"
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of QBE Insurance (Europe) (United Kingdom), QBE Insurance (International) Limited (Australia) and QBE Reinsurance (Europe) Limited …
AM Best commentary: Keeping the balls in the air
While hardly a vintage year for the general insurance sector, 2009 did see an overall improvement due to investment earnings - but, says Catherine Thomas this year is unlikely to match up.
Donaldson completes top team with commercial hires
The chief executive of RSA's Latvian business Tara Kneafsey is to move to the UK to drive forward the insurer's SME offering.
EU buyers fearing insurance rate increase
Almost half of European insurance buyers are concerned that current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
EU buyers fearing insurance rate increase
Almost half of European insurance buyers are concerned that current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
Post Magazine – 30 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Post Magazine – 16 September 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
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Willis establishes life sciences unit
Willis Group Holdings has established a new business unit within Willis Global Markets International for the insurance of companies involved in Life Sciences.
Willis establishes life sciences unit
Willis Group Holdings has established a new business unit within Willis Global Markets International for the insurance of companies involved in Life Sciences.
Lloyd's results show first half year profit halved to £628m
Lloyd’s this morning reported that its half year profit before tax had fallen significantly to £628m (June 2009 £1.32 bn) in 2010.
Law Society launches PI support scheme
The Law Society has unveiled a new facility to help law firms which are struggling to renew their professional indemnity insurance.
Simply Business appoints underwriting manager
Commercial insurance comparison site Simply Business has named Deborah Reid as underwriting manager.
Open GI joins forces with imarket
Open GI, has joined forces with imarket to provide a range of new commercial insurance products on the open trader platform.
Munters takeover moves step closer
Disaster restoration specialist Munters Group is poised to be taken over after its two major shareholders agreed an offer from Alfa Laval AB is "not unfair".
Lloyd's results show first half year profit halved to £628m
Lloyd’s this morning reported that its half year profit before tax had fallen significantly to £628m (June 2009 £1.32 bn) in 2010.
BLG integrates former Halliwells staff into Manchester operation
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has expanded to fill a further four floors of its existing premises in Chancery Place, Manchester, following the arrival of 18 partners and over 200 staff from Halliwells in July.
JLT confirms senior departure
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has confirmed that Andrew Agnew has resigned from the group with immediate effect.