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Brit appoints Turner as active underwriter of Syndicate 2987
Brit Insurance Holdings has appointed Jonathan Turner as active underwriter of Syndicate 2987.
Heath Lambert continues Sheffield expansion
Heath Lambert Group has moved to new premises in Sheffield to make room for further expansion.
Brit Insurance appoints active underwriter
Brit Insurance Holdings has appointed Jonathan Turner as active underwriter of Syndicate 2987.
JLT Re poaches senior execs from rivals
Broker JLT Re has four senior appointments in its non-marine and aviation reinsurance divisions from rivals, Aon Re, Cooper Gay and Willis Re.
Data security is top priority in electronic trading, say Kewill
Security is a major issue in electronic trading, according to a recent survey.
Allied World posts solid Q1, retains more
Bermudian (re)insurer Allied World Assurance Company has reported operating income of $128.0m, for the first quarter 2008 compared to operating income of $120.4m, but has pointed to increased competition in all its operating units.
CCV announces Midlands acquisition
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Walsall-based broker Cox Lee and Co.
Biba calls for tighter regulation of aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for the Financial Services Authority to go further in its review of insurance comparison sites.
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Appointment at JLT
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Fortis warns of more tough times for motor
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Appointment at Allianz
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Appointment at Brit
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Geldof offers a tonic for the troops at Biba
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RSA: brokers to benefit from individual attention
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Giles seeks to up underwriting share
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Penny Black's insurance week
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Renew targets £100m GWP
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KSF is in for Kaupthing
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