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Lloyd's has selected Infoterra to implement a web-based flood risk assessment service for its managi...
Surviving the global downturn
Global financial meltdown and looming recession has resulted in major impact to the insurance sector...
MMA widens reach with Glasgow move
MMA Insurance has widened its geographical footprint by opening an office in Glasgow. The move buil...
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Towergate dips into the red after 2007 performance
Consolidator Towergate Partnership has revealed a £12m loss for 2007 in its annual report which was published today.
Marsh launches new London binding authority service
Marsh has created a dedicated binding authority and consumer placement service in London to meet the needs of clients globally.
CNA in $331m Q3 net loss
CNA, the US (re)insurer, reported a third quarter loss of $331m, compared to $174m gain in the period a year before.
MMA opens new office in Scotland
MMA Insurance has opened a new office on St Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Brit Insurance snags new liability underwriter from Zurich Commercial
Brit Insurance Holdings, the UK-based international general insurance and reinsurance group, said it as appointed Darren Mallett as liability underwriter on its UK division.
Towergate appoints new CEO
Towergate Financial has appointed Ian Darby as chief executive officer from 31 October 2008.
Brit appoints liability underwriter
Darren Mallett has been appointed liability underwriter at Brit UK where he will report to London region underwriting manager Bernard Milford-Cottam.
Bollington corners 30% of UK fostering agency market
UK commercial broker Bollington has rapidly secured a 30% market share of the UK fostering agency market.
Post Office unveils winner of travel insurance tender
The Post Office has signed a further five year contract with broker Aon to continue managing its travel insurance scheme.
Report claims aggregators will drive up insurance prices
Internet comparison sites hitting profit margins and forcing insurers to rethink their strategies, according to research out today.
Towergate appoints new board member
Towergate Partnership has appointed Darryl Clark to the main board of Towergate as company secretary and group risk management director.
Property and liability premiums still tumbling say risk managers
The latest RIMS Benchmark Survey of policy renewal prices shows that premiums continue to fall. According to north American corporate risk managers there was an 8.5% fall in average property premium in the third quarter. General liability fell 9.6% - the…
Lockton unveils new northern office
Lockton has moved to a new office at 19 Spring Gardens in Manchester.
Cooper Gay names new FSJ chief
Broker Cooper Gay has appointed Chris Butcher as managing director of FSJ Broking, its UK wholesale broking business.
Willis third quarter results show premium rate decline
Broker Willis Group has reported revenues for the third quarter of $579m compared with $574m for the same period last year - although this 1% growth was largely accounted for by currency fluctuations. The company said organic growth in commissions and…
Brit COO to step down
Brit Insurance Holdings has announced that Kathy Lisson, COO, will step down from the Board at next year's AGM on 12 May 2009.
Brokers back online system
Allianz and Norwich Union have signed almost 600 brokers to an automated accounting system over the ...
Voyager hits on green travel
A broker is aiming to tap into customers' growing desire for cost-sensitive policies that benefit th...