Commercial
Kingslegal to double business
Litigation and commercial law specialist Kingslegal is hoping to double its book of business during ...
Fitch backs Brit to remained disciplined
Fitch Ratings has today affirmed Brit Insurance's Insurer Financial Strength ("IFS") rating at 'A+', the subordinated notes issued by Brit Insurance Holdings plc ("BIH") at 'BBB' and the Issuer Default Rating ("IDR") of BIH at 'A-' (A minus). The Outlook…
Marsh outlines 12 months affinity recruitment drive
Marsh today unveiled the appointments of Michelle Wimsey and Giles Davis to its UK affinity practice. Ms Wimsey and Mr Davis will be responsible for client management and development in the affinity team.
Allianz seals major deal to insure City landmarks
Allianz Engineering has been selected to provide insurance and inspection services to the City of London, covering landmarks such as the Tower of London, the Barbican and Mansion House.
Construction industry warned over water escape
Over 70% of property professionals believe that the construction industry should take serious steps to reduce the instances of water escape on construction sites, according to a snapshot survey by Lockton’s real estate & construction division.
Recent floods not of 1947 scale claims RMS
Despite the widespread devastation caused by this summer's UK floods, the damage is not yet as costly as the March 1947 floods, which would have resulted in insured losses of £4.5 to £6 billion if it reoccurred today, according to Risk Management…
Field steps down in Brit restructure
Brit Insurance today announced a group restructure as it aims to continue its strategy of profitable growth.
Junction appoints three
Junction has strengthened its business development, delivery and marketing and teams with the appointment of Martin Overton, Mike Edgeley and Catherine Hill.
Allianz gets ratings boost
Allianz Insurance and Allianz SE have had their ratings raised by Standard and Poor’s after a series of strong financial results in recent years.
R3 Group completes Forces Travel acquisition
The R3 Group has completed the acquisition of the Forces Travel business and plans are underway to integrate the company with Forces Financial, R3’s specialist UK Police and Armed Forces insurance and financial services division.
Mobile Doctors Group joins AIM
Medico-legal reports provider Mobile Doctors has today joined the Alternative Investment Market.
LV promotes manager to head up affinity relations business
LV has appointed Michele Alcock as head of affinity relations within its partnership business.
Insurance call centre bans mobiles to protect customer data
OutRight has today implemented a ban on non-essential mobile phones and other electronic storage devices - such as USB drives and iPods - in its call centre to further secure its customer information.
UK Broker Awards 2007 shortlist announced
Insurance Age is pleased to announce that the following companies and individuals have been shortlisted for the UK Broker Awards 2007, which will take place at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London on Friday 14 September...
Scottish Re hires new CEO
Scottish Re Group has announced the appointment of George Zippel as president and global chief executive, effective August 10th. He will be joining the company immediately, serving in a transition role and will be based at the company's Bermuda…
Hiscox expands kidnap and ransom division
Hiscox has acquired a portfolio of kidnap and ransom business from global broker Aon, it announced today.
Appointment at MMA
Intermediary-only insurer MMA Insurance has appointed Jason Beach as its new Key Account Manager. He will be responsible for supporting a number of MMA’s key strategic intermediary partners. Jason will also work with MMA’s potential new partners to build…
Talent search pushes up graduate applicants
A leading boss in human resources for the insurance industry has hailed the sector's recent recruiti...
Mondial makes training pledge
Mondial UK has created a new role, appointing Susan Lennard as head of training and business develop...
Pick of the Week
Anthony Gould, editor in chief, provides a run down of the major news in this week’s issue of Post Ma...
Bond heads inception team
Insurance law firm Fletchers Solicitors has appointed Tracy Bond to head a newly created inception t...
Dual hires from First City
Dual Corporate Risks has recruited a former First City account handler as an underwriter to help bui...
Appointment at Lockton
Lockton International's affinity division has appointed Keith Rutter as managing director. He will b...