Commercial
LV replaces Zurich on Cobra panel
Deals allows access to all LV products bar commercial motor.
Lloyd's insurer enters new market with hire
Canopius extends construction portfolio with Challinor hire.
IFB's Sue Jones to join LV
Jones steps down as IFB head of investigations
Towergate agrees deal with Bannatyne Group
'Dragon's' leisure business apppoints broker
Insurer security remains top priority
Financial strength crucial to Airmic members
Former Aon COO chooses Liberty
Kirk Maddern appointed chief operating officer
Bradshaw joins broker network board
Moves comes as Our Network and IIB build closer links.
Giles reports 60% hike in earnings
EBITDA hits £23 849 for year ending 31 August 2009
Brit appoints non-executive director
Brit Insurance has appointed Willem Stevens as a non-executive director.
Markerstudy attracts QBE veteran
Steve Stone joins motor insurer
Cycle management critical to London market
Fitch highlights importance of underwriting discipline
Ironshore appoint Michael Mitrovic as director of global claims
Mr Mitrovic will continue in his role as president of Ironpro claims for the professional and management liability division.
Aviva UK CEO insists he will not "merge" life and GI units
In his first interview Mark Hodges speaks of closer co-operation, its move into the corporate risk space and M&A activity.
QBE drives forward road safety campaign
Insurer enourages safer practices for fleet drivers
Amlin in Lockton talks
Lloyd's insurer may effect transfer of the broker's insolvency practioners' insurance business.
JLT urges ship owners to prepare for piracy
Broker issues white paper on piracy risks
Unruly waters
The Gulf of Aden has been plagued by pirate activity, with more than 240 attacks in 2009. But Andrew Moulton reveals how cargo providers and insurers are fighting back in a bid to reclaim the seas.
An explosive finale
2009 looked like being a quiet year for loss adjusters, writes Leigh Jackson. However, the floods that hit Cumbria over a three-day period at its tail-end have provoked a surge in activity.