Commercial
Former QBE CEO steps down as chairman
At a board meeting of QBE yesterday chairman John Cloney announced his retirement effective 4 July 2010.
Law firm blames Quinn woes on Irish economy
The news today that Quinn Insurance has been placed into provisional administration will concern solicitors according to Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA.
Law firm blames Quinn woes on Irish economy
The news today that Quinn Insurance has been placed into provisional administration will concern solicitors according to Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA.
Entertainment brokers seeks to double size after US tie-up
Stockport-based Doodson Broking Group has signalled its intent to double in size over the next five years after forming a partnership with US broker Crossfields Insurance.
Entertainment brokers seeks to double size after US tie-up
Stockport-based Doodson Broking Group has signalled its intent to double in size over the next five years after forming a partnership with US broker Crossfields Insurance.
Letsure agrees insurance deal with Hamptons International
Lettings insurance specialist Letsure has agreed a deal to provide insurance products to landlord customers of residential agency Hamptons International.
FSA "working closely" with Irish regulator over Quinn
The UK's Financial Services Authority has said it is working with its Irish equivalent over the issue of Quinn Insurance.
Biba responds to Quinn order
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has issued a response to the Irish financial regulator's confirmation that it has directed Quinn Insurance to cease writing new business in the UK.
FSA "working closely" with Irish regulator over Quinn
The UK's Financial Services Authority has said it is working with its Irish equivalent over the issue of Quinn Insurance.
Beazley offers online event insurance
Beazley has launched an online system designed to provide cost effective access to event cancellation and liability insurance.
EMB warns Lloyd's about taking its "eye off the ball"
Even after record aggregate profits announced by Lloyd’s for 2009, some market segments cannot afford to take their eye off the ball according to EMB, the actuarial and business consultancy.
NIG
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers.
Jelf receives Beacon recognition
Insurance broker Jelf has become the latest Beacon South-west accredited company, being recognised as one of the region's top performing businesses.
Higos employee wins Bristol achiever award
Higos Insurance Services employee Caroline Webster has won the Insurance Institute of Bristol achiever award for 2010.
E-Business 2010 - Conference News: Industry is dragging feet on commercial
SSP director Richard Crocker has accused the insurance industry of dragging its feet on the development of a sophisticated online channel for commercial lines.
E-Business 2010 - Conference News: Brokers "hold the aces" for SME online purchase
Brokers are well placed to take advantage of e-trading to win a greater share of business in the small to medium-sized enterprise sector, Brit distribution director Simon Cooter has claimed.
E-Business 2010: Opportunities abound
Talk about e-business in the insurance sector and most people think of personal lines sales and quotations, and perhaps a bit of supplier management. Talk about potential growth and the onus is very much on commercial lines, and the role of the broker.
Election 2010 - Industry Q&A: Question time
In the final part of the countdown to the general election, Post took questions from the leading lights of the insurance industry and put them to the three main political parties.
MYI strengthens UK board with new hire
Niche commercial loss adjuster MYI has expanded its UK executive board with the appointment of Andrew Homewood as an executive director.
Arc teams up with Giles
Arc Legal Assistance has agreed a deal with Giles to provide legal expenses and advisory products to the broker's customer base.
Chubb bolsters broker ties with two hires
Chubb Insurance has created two new London-based roles in order to strengthen ties with its broker partners.
AJG boss hails underwriting potential after First City buy
OIM Underwriting will distribute its products through SME specialist Circadian as part of Arthur J Gallagher's acquisition of London broker First City.
Earle joins GAB to strengthen casualty
GAB Robins has strengthened its burgeoning casualty department with the appointment of former Teceris technical director Richard Earle as a senior casualty adjuster.
MIB chief: warning over extra ELTO costs
Motor Insurers' Bureau chief executive Ashton West has warned insurers that they face "significant" extra costs as a result of an agreement with the Association of British Insurers to jointly build an Employers' Liability Tracing Office.