Commercial
Liberty looks to grow construction with new hire
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has appointed Andreas Ofner as senior underwriter – construction.
Bridle Insurance to sponsor Oxford United
Specialist broker Bridle Insurance has been named the new sponsor of Oxford United Football Club.
Chaucer seals Latin American tie-up
Chaucer Syndicate 1084 has formed a strategic energy alliance with well control company Boots & Coots, and two international insurance brokers, Mexbrit and Global Special Risks.
Evolution and Groupama team up for liability launch
Evolution Underwriting has launched Trade Protector Plus, a fully autorated tradesman liability product, using its Stingray trading platform. The new product is underwritten by Groupama.
RSA overhauls marine offering
Insurer RSA has combined the existing divisions of its marine unit into a single transportation division.
Power Place appoints FD
Power Place has appointed Robert Appleton as finance director.
Axa insists it is committed to UK GI despite proposed life sell off
Axa has insisted it remains committed to its UK general insurance and health operations.
Axa insists it is committed to UK GI despite proposed life sell off
Axa has insisted it remains committed to its UK general insurance and health operations.
Munich Re launches IP policy
Munich Re has launched an intellectual property insurance policy that provides cover for European businesses facing the threat of IP infringement allegations.
Munich Re launches IP policy
Munich Re has launched an intellectual property insurance policy that provides cover for European businesses facing the threat of IP infringement allegations.
Coversure opens branch
Coversure has opened a branch in Tamworth to be headed up by franchisee Mark Cleaver.
NIG launches mapping tool
NIG has rolled-out a new geospatial mapping tool covering the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland.
CL secures TPA contract
Tyco Risk Management has extended its third party administrations contract with Cunningham Lindsey for a further two years.
Brit Insurance shares up over 20 per cent on private equity approach
Brit Insurance's shares have shot up in value in the first two and a half hours trading this morning to 881 pence.
Towergate expands Scottish team
Towergate Risk Solutions has recruited a further two sales executives as part of its drive for continued organic growth in Scotland.
Ink moves to accommodate growth
Ink Underwriting Agencies has relocated to new offices at Vantage House in Rayleigh, Essex.
US insurer in exploratory talks about Quinn takeover
Anglo Irish Bank has held talks with US insurer Liberty Mutual about a possible joint approach to take control of Quinn Insurance it has been reported.
Lloyd's insurer Brit admits private equity approach
Brit Insurance has confirmed that it recently received an unsolicited indicative proposal from a private equity group regarding a potential cash offer for the group.
US insurer in exploratory talks about Quinn takeover
Anglo Irish Bank has held talks with US insurer Liberty Mutual about a possible joint approach to take control of Quinn Insurance it has been reported.
Lloyd's insurer Brit admits private equity approach
Brit Insurance has confirmed that it recently received an unsolicited indicative proposal from a private equity group regarding a potential cash offer for the group.
Allianz raids QBE for new casualty boss
Allianz Commercial has appointed QBE’s Stuart Reoch as its new casualty manager for its Birmingham Centre of Excellence.
Biba calls for IPT freeze
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is urging the government not to increase the 5% rate of insurance premium tax on insurance products in its Budget on 22 June.
PE house buys 30% stake in Lloyd's broker
NCG Professional Risks, the London based Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has today announced that it will receive a £1.4m investment to accelerate its expansion strategy.
PE house buys 30% stake in Lloyd's broker
NCG Professional Risks, the London based Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has today announced that it will receive a £1.4m investment to accelerate its expansion strategy.