Commercial
Marsh integrates HSBC and targets SMEs
Marsh will push for "aggressive growth" across its three regional networks after the integration of HSBC's networks, according to Julie Page, head of its commercial practice.
Heath Lambert combines
Heath Lambert has combined its commercial affinity and small business division with its personal lines unit, Heath Lambert Insurance Services, aiming to double its size by 2012.
Allianz product hits Power Place
Allianz's commercial combined product for SME business is to be added to the Power Place offering after the insurer joined the online marketplace panel.
Research puts Allianz top
Research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has put Allianz as the top performing key insurer servicing its broking operations.
RBSI may put off full review until 2011
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance is considering extending the contracts of its loss adjusting panel until July 2011 rather than launching a full review this summer.
UK actuary bodies confirm merger
Members of the Faculty of Actuaries in Scotland and the Institute of Actuaries have voted in favour of resolutions to merge the two organisations to form the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Lloyd's: Deepwater and Chilean earthquake bill could top $2bn
Lloyd’s announced today that it estimates its net claims before tax from the earthquake in Chile to be in the order of US$1.4bn.
Lloyd's: Deepwater and Chilean earthquake bill could top $2bn
Lloyd’s announced today that it estimates its net claims before tax from the earthquake in Chile to be in the order of US$1.4bn.
Aviva regional broker director quits UK
Aviva has confirmed that Brigid Murphy, director of regional brokers for the UK general insurance business, is to leave her role in June.
Giles Insurance Brokers in Midlands swoop
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
QBE Europe names new legal head
QBE Europe has appointed Esther Felton as head of legal for its European operations as part of an ongoing drive to develop its dedicated in-house legal capabilities.
Heath Lambert merges personal and small business divisions
Broker Heath Lambert has combined its commercial affinity and small business division with its personal lines unit, Heath Lambert Insurance Services, aiming to double its size by 2012.
Allianz commercial joins Power Place panel
Allianz commercial has joined the Power Place panel and its commercial combined product for SME business will be available on the platform later this year.
NIG names six new underwriters
NIG has attracted specialist area underwriters from RSA, Chartis, Allianz and Zurich Municipal to join its motor, property and liability teams.
KPMG appointed as First City's administrator
David Costley-Wood and Michael Walker, restructuring partners at KPMG, have been appointed joint administrators of First City Insurance Group and its subsidiary company, First City Partnership by the companies’ directors.
L&G wins new GI deal
Legal & General has been appointed to the insurer panel at Pink Home Loans and BDS Mortgage Group to provide general insurance products.
London P&I Club increases free reserves by 22% in 2009/10
THE London P&I Club has reported a financial year surplus of $25.9m for the year ended 20 February 2010.
Munich Re most protected from earning volatility claims Fitch
The recent capital markets crisis has created considerable challenges for European reinsurers seeking to minimise the volatility seen in their financial results over the past few years, according to Fitch Ratings.
Allianz tops Towergate service survey
Latest research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has revealed Allianz as the top performing key insurer servicing its broking operations.
Finnish insurer latest to be linked with Quinn bid
Anglo Irish Bank is in talks with Finnish insurance group Sampo, about a takeover of troubled Quinn Insurance.
Munich Re most protected from earning volatility claims Fitch
The recent capital markets crisis has created considerable challenges for European reinsurers seeking to minimise the volatility seen in their financial results over the past few years, according to Fitch Ratings.
Finnish insurer latest to be linked with Quinn bid
Anglo Irish Bank is in talks with Finnish insurance group Sampo, about a takeover of troubled Quinn Insurance.
Hampden returns to profit in 2009
Hampden Underwriting, which provides investors with a limited liability direct investment into the Lloyd's insurance market, today said premium written during the year totalled £8.6m.