Commercial
New fleet management product launched for SMEs
Fleet Operations, a fleet management consultancy, has launched Fleet Complete, a package aimed at small to medium-sized enterprises (SME) operating between 5-200 vehicles.
Argo outlines hurricane and investment losses
Bermuda-based Argo Group has estimated net losses from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike , including reinstatement premiums, will range from $50-70m (£29.5m-£41.3m) on a pre-tax basis.
Collins, Especializada Re enter into corresponding broker agreements
US-based (re)insurance broker Collins, and Brazil-based Especializada Re have entered into an agreement under which the two companies will serve as exclusive correspondent brokers for the placement of reinsurance for insurance companies based in Brazil.
Distribution Strategies - mapping the road ahead
The rapidly changing shape of general insurance distribution is the focus of Post's Distribution Strategies conference being held in London on 30 October. As insurers and brokers look to cover all the bases - from distribution via tradional brokers to…
Brit Insurance enhances SME service
Brit Insurance has enhanced Britboard as part of its effort to develop its proposition to the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) market.
Brit ups focus on SME
Brit Insurance has added to its proposition for small to medium sized businesses, by upping the offerings through Britbord, its web-based system for UK brokers, the company said today.
LV completes Highway acquisition
LV has completed the acquisition of the Highway Insurance Group, the company announced today.
Evolution expands underwriting team
Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has appointed Michael Pike to the position of new business underwriter. He originally joined Evolution in 2007 as a sales co-ordinator.
Admiral CEO says company on track for "all time record"
Henry Engelhardt, Admiral chief executive this morning said that his company is "on track" to hit or exceed analysts’ consensus profit estimates.
BIBA confirms it will continue to represent all brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association says it’s “business as usual”, following the proposal of a new association for brokers operating in the international wholesale and reinsurance markets.
LV offer for Highway goes unconditional
LV has said that all of the conditions of its offer for Highway have now been satisfied or waived and, accordingly, and the offer has been declared wholly unconditional.
Allianz sets CII benchmark with 78% exam pass rate
Allianz Insurance employees have beaten the industry average for the seventh consecutive year in the...
Prince's Trust throws down Costa Rican charity gauntlet
The Prince's Trust Leadership Group is encouraging firms from across the insurance industry to take ...
Pick of the week
Post reporters Alwynne Gwilt and Sarah Hills look at the major stories from the general insurance mar...
Biba realises PMI potential
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is to launch a private medical insurance product for its ...
Fitch: credit insurers mull risky business bailout
Credit insurers are considering withdrawing cover after Fitch Ratings warned that the market was fac...
JLT reveals US fears
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has warned that economic uncertainty, coupled with the possibility of a sover...
Axa restructures division in push for number one spot
Axa's new commercial boss has moved to stamp his authority on the business with a restructure of the...
Zurich awards Homeserve five-year deal
Specialist disaster restoration company Homeserve Chem-dry has secured a five-year deal to become th...
Amlin enters French market
Amlin has marked its first European venture with the acquisition of Financiere Europe Assurance, the...
22 sign up to Tesco
Price comparison website Tesco Compare has launched its motorbike insurance comparison service. The ...
Rogers given new role
Countrywide has appointed Tim Rogers to the role of insurer relations director to strengthen the net...
Provident uses GMAC deal as Euro launch pad
Provident has revealed plans to expand into Europe following the recent deal with GM UK and the appo...
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