Commercial
QBE appoints two to new division
Following the integration of its casualty and motor divisions in March, QBE has made two appointments to support the integration and development of the new division.
QBE moves to placate shareholder concerns over claims exposure
QBE has moved to distance itself from market rumours about its exposure to the Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster and UK motor liability claims.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.
Lockton values England squad as £293m risk
Insurance broker Lockton has valued the England football squad as £293m risk to the London market as it completes its flight to South Africa for the World Cup.
Beazley appoints broker relations boss
Beazley has appointed Dan Jones to lead its strategic broker relations programme.
PwC: 2010 M&A “hot beds” starting to emerge
The first quarter of 2010 has been “unremarkable” for European financial services activity but “hot beds” of activity are starting to emerge, PricewaterhouseCoopers has claimed.
Bluefin completes Gilbert Insurance Brokers purchase
Insurance broker Bluefin has announced the acquisition of St Albans-based intermediary Gilbert Insurance Brokers.
PwC: 2010 M&A “hot beds” starting to emerge
The first quarter of 2010 has been “unremarkable” for European financial services activity but “hot beds” of activity are starting to emerge, PricewaterhouseCoopers has claimed.
Fraud - World Cup warning: Eye on the ball
Major sporting events are a magnet not only for fans but also financial criminals. Mark Jones explains how South Africa has a secret weapon to bolster its defences as the 2010 football World Cup kicks off.
Adjuster in sports pilot
Intersport Insurance Services has agreed a six-month pilot scheme for its commercial sports equipment validation service with a "top three loss adjuster".
Heath Lambert appoints Darby in new Manchester move
Heath Lambert has appointed Robin Darby as the head of its Manchester operation.
MMA regional team
MMA has named the team that will lead its new regional office in Chelmsford, part of the insurer's commercial lines expansion announced in March.
Vericlaim continues recruitment drive
Loss adjuster VRS Vericlaim has pledged to continue its recruitment drive, after appointing new staff to its offices in London and Birmingham.
Arista scales back growth with profit now in its sights
Arista chief executive Charles Earle has admitted the managing general agent is to scale back growth for 2010 in preparation for long-term acquisitive action.
Quinn shortlists sale trio
Three investment banks have been shortlisted by Quinn Insurance to assist with the sale of the business, with a winner to be appointed by the end of the week.
RBSI boss predicts tide turn for affinity
The chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has insisted that the "tide will turn" for its affinity arm.
US giant Gallaghers unveils second UK swoop in months
US broking giant Arthur J Gallagher has announced the acquisition of London-based Risk & Reward Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Aon Benfield: Reinsurance capital reaches record rates
Reinsurer capital rose to record $434bn (£295bn) despite the Chilean earthquake and European windstorm Xynthia, the Aon Benfield Renewals Update report has revealed.
Aviva makes charity donation on rebrand anniversary
Aviva has marked the first anniversary of its rebrand by pledging to donate 1% of its average daily broker generated premium for the month to the Aviva Street to School campaign.
HDI-Gerling in regional shake-up
HDI-Gerling is to form two new business divisions, major and global risks and UK corporate, together with the creation of a new regional structure.
Disaster recovery firm seeks £7m turnover following Aberdeen move
Scottish disaster recovery firm FFDR has appointed Kenny King to head its Aberdeen operation.
Aspen recruits ex-AIG manager to head new operattion
Aspen Insurance Holdings has appointed Heinz Eggenberger as general manager of Aspen’s new Switzerland based-general insurance business.