Commercial
SSP starts trading on AIM
Broker software house SSP started trading on the Alternative Investment Market this morning with a capitalisation of around £70m and a placing price of 98p per share.
Catlin claims record results at half-year mark as new US offices open
Catlin Group has announced what it described as "record" net income for the six months ended 30 June...
Unreliable modelling and aggregation could impact London Market
London Market insurers are confident that they will deliver strong returns in 2006. However, today's...
Liverpool Victoria overhauls IT systems
3i Infotech’s PREMIA general insurance system has signed a deal with Liverpool Victoria to provide the platform for automation of its general insurance business.
Alliance CEO to head Biba nominations committee
Alliance Risk Management chief John McLaren-Stewart has taken over as chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association's nominations committee.
Allianz launches claims pilot
Allianz Cornhill has responded to growing awareness of the need to recycle by launching a three month pilot project to test the use of recycled parts in repairing vehicles.
Outsourcing: two way street
The traditional driver for outsourcing has been a tactical and short-term focus on costs rather than a more strategic perspective, resulting often in poor management and monitoring. Delegates attending this year’s Post Outsourcing conference on 25…
Chaucer branches out into Asian market
Chaucer Syndicates has announced plans for the formation of a new Singapore-based company to underwrite Asian risks.
Challenges await big three says S&P
Aon, Marsh and Willis have made significant advances to their operations in the post Spitzer era but have yet to ‘fully address’ the evolving landscape according to a report out today.
Ace in PI offering to Imarket
Ace Europe has launched Professional indemnity as its first imarket product – and one of the first of its kind to be offered online in the UK.
Scottish Re cuts down credit agreements
Scottish Re Group has announced that it has permanently reduced the aggregate commitments under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated July 14, 2005 among Scottish Annuity & Life Insurance Company (Cayman), Scottish Re (Dublin), Scottish Re (US)…
Wellington appoints new head of energy
Wellington Underwriting Agencies, managing agent of syndicate 2020, has today announced the promotion of Huw Jones to divisional underwriter responsible for the energy account.
Winners and Losers: Post's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
WINNERS Liverpool Victoria reveals plans to recruit 500 staff after buying ABC Insurance Consultant...
Allianz gives Cornhill employee board voice
A worker from the UK has been appointed to sit on the board of German insurance giant Allianz, follo...
Top 20 spotlight - 10. Allianz Cornhill
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Appointment at Software Solutions Partners
Mark Woronowski, who has worked for Software Solutions Partners for 19 years, has been promoted to h...
Top 20 spotlight - 14. Great Lakes Reinsurance
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PBS seeks closer ties with partner brokers
Primary Broker Services this week outlined a three-year plan to help its intermediaries reap the fru...
Top 20 spotlight - 8. Bupa
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Online marketing is key
A new conference aims to help insurers and brokers get their brands to appear prominently in Google'...
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Forum gives FOS a platform
The Subsidence Forum is holding a training seminar called Subsidence and the Challenges in a Changin...
NU disbands broker acquisition team
Norwich Union has disbanded its acquisitions team, which was responsible for more than 100 small bro...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Allianz Cornhill has appointed Sarah Taylor as claims handling centre manager, responsible for 70 st...