Commercial
Axa into space insurance
Axa Corporate Solutions (Specialty Markets) has entered the space insurance market. The risks will b...
ECIC launches SME underwriting arm
The Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company has launched a new underwriting arm, Facilitas, specia...
Playing to its strengths
Michael Frazier
Enterprise relaunches CPI
Countrywide Property Inspections, the national specialists in insurance claims validation, liability...
Allianz snaps up CBG share
Allianz Insurance purchased 340,000 ordinary shares at four pence each in CBG this week, adding to i...
Junction boss warns of challenges in direct markets
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Broker in private equity firm warning
Almost half of private equity firms believe they will face an increased level of lawsuits over the next two years, according to a survey by Marsh.
Recent floods more severe than Carlisle, warns adjuster
GAB Robins has established a disaster response centre in Brighouse to deal with the extremely high volume of claims being notified across all the affected areas due to the recent floods. With further claims expected in the coming days it has based an…
Fortis names head of affinity underwriting
Fortis has named Allison Sutton as head of affinity underwriting.
Biba boss welcomes "great win" over travel regulation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the proposals from the Treasury today for the Financial Services Authorty to regulate all organisations which sell travel insurance.
UIB in Brazil tie-up
London-headquartered United Insurance Brokers group (UIB) announced a new venture in Brazil as part of an expansion strategy for Latin America.
A business process solution for the market
KnowledgeCenter, the provider of integrated Electronic Document Management and Workflow solutions to the Insurance Broking Market has launched it's latest product offering for the Market. 'KCenter 1 View' will deliver web-based Document Repository…
Adjuster boss does not rule out acquisition as it expands into Ireland
Following new contract wins, Mathieson-Ingham Adjusting has said it plans further expansion with a presence in Northern Ireland.
Broker boss predicts it will become a "dominant force" after unveiling new office
Lloyd’s broker Howden today announced the opening of a new office in Argentina by its joint venture, VK Howden.
Electrical Contractors' launches SME arm
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has launched a new underwriting arm, Facilitas, specialising in the SME market.
Zurich unveils new venture to handle small commercial direct
Zurich is to establish a new business unit for its direct business in Europe effective 1 July. Called Direct Business, it will be part of Zurich's Europe General Insurance division and will bring all existing personal and small commercial direct…
Brit agrees $200m cat bond swap deal
Brit Insurance has entered a three-year catastrophe swap contract with Fremantle, a Cayman Islands exempted company, that would pay it up to US$200m in the event of four to nine qualifying natural catastrophes.
Onlyinsurance.com claims appointment coup
Onlyinsurance.com has recruited former InsureandGo group sales manager and BUPA national development manager Ian Hall to the newly created position of head of personal lines.
Allianz in CBG share purchase
Allianz Insurance has purchased 340,000 ordinary shares of 4 pence each in CBG. This takes Allianz’s holdings in the broker to 675,000 shares, approximately 5.6% of the company’s current issued share capital.
Top bosses reject "petty rivalry"
A report by the Chartered Management Institute is attempting to shatter the myth that 'to get ahead,...
Appointment at NIG
NIG has recruited Steve Mayne to the position of distribution implementation manager. The appointmen...
Arista Bristol appointment
Arista has appointed Dawn Hopson to its underwriting team in Bristol. Ms Hopson, previously employed...