Commercial
Quinn administrators pushing for UK commercial return
The administrators for Quinn Insurance are applying to the Financial Regulator this week to re-open some commercial lines of business in the UK, according to reports.
Crawford appoints EMEA legal chief
Crawford & Company has named Christopher Pinney head of legal for its Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.
Chaucer expecting $25m oil spill hit
Lloyd’s insurance group Chaucer has estimated losses of $25m (£16.9m) to Syndicate 1084 due to the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
Crawford appoints EMEA legal chief
Crawford & Company has named Christopher Pinney head of legal for its Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.
Catlin confident Deepwater and Chile quake will have positive impact on pricing
Catlin this morning reported gross premiums written increased by 9% to US$1.3bn during the three month period ended 31 March 2010. Using constant exchange rates, gross premiums written rose by 5%.
Merlin raid bolsters Delta's UK coverage
Delta Claims Services has signed up Lesley Andrew as an owner operator to trade under the company's exclusive adjusting franchise model.
Catlin confident Deepwater and Chile quake will have positive impact on pricing
Catlin this morning reported gross premiums written increased by 9% to US$1.3bn during the three month period ended 31 March 2010. Using constant exchange rates, gross premiums written rose by 5%.
Chartis' Marr appointed IFB director
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has named Chartis vice president of financial crime Glen Marr as its new director.
Former RBS director joins Cifas
Chris McKee, former technical services director of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, is joining the Board of Cifas – The UK’s Fraud Prevention Service – as an independent director.
Marsh warns European financial firms over insurance cuts
Broking giant Marsh has warned financial institutions against cutting back on their insurance despite the economic climate.
US insurance giant Chubb set to enter Lloyd's with new syndicate
Almost a decade after its failed bid for Lloyd’s insurer Hiscox US insurance giant Chubb has become the latest corporate player to bid for Lloyd’s entry.
Marsh warns European financial firms over insurance cuts
Broking giant Marsh has warned financial institutions against cutting back on their insurance despite the economic climate.
Axa UK motor book grows 31%
Axa has reported that property & casualty revenues were stable at $9.24bn (£7.83bn) compared to the first quarter of 2009 ($9.1bn).
Axa UK motor book grows 31%
Axa has reported that property & casualty revenues were stable at $9.24bn (£7.83bn) compared to the first quarter of 2009 ($9.1bn).
Broker warns of threat to CII
The future of the Chartered Insurance Institute could be at stake because too few members take an active role in promoting the organisation, Cowens Survival Capability has claimed.
Lorega strike Biba deal
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined forces with claims advocates Lorega to provide brokers with a free claims helpline advice service for complex claims.
RSA reports premium rise of 5%
RSA has reported that net written premiums rose 5% to £1.9bn in the first quarter of 2010.
APC combines estate agent products
Underwriting agency APC has combined its specialist estate and letting agents products into one cover.
RSA reports premium rise of 5%
RSA has reported that net written premiums rose 5% to £1.9bn in the first quarter of 2010.
Fortis and RBSI hail RTA portal link-up success
Only a handful of insurers successfully took steps to link their internal IT systems to the Ministry of Justice's road traffic accident portal ahead of its roll-out, Post has learnt.
Biba 2010 Countdown: The Claims Perspective
The Biba conference is well known as a gathering place for UK insurers to court brokers. But what of those associated with claims? Post asked the bosses of a number of these firms what their hopes are for this year's event, continuing with Lee Sadowski,…
Biba 2010 Countdown: The London market view
With this year's Biba conference being held in the capital, Post thought it appropriate to ask a number of companies traditionally more associated with the London market why they are exhibiting and what they hope to get out of the event.This week we talk…
Torus appoints construction underwriter
Global specialty insurer Torus has named Marina Moore as senior offshore construction underwriter.
Marsh backs personal injury reforms
Organisations could potentially reduce their claims costs and motor fleet insurance premiums by adhering to the Road Traffic Act’s new personal injury claims process, which was introduced in England and Wales on 30 April, Marsh has said.