Commercial
Concerns over new EL firms
Peter Staddon, technical director of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, questioned how brok...
Novae hires marketing assistance
Novae Underwriting has agreed a deal with Font Marketing for the provision of marketing support for their partnership brokers.
Madden to head up GE arm
Tim Madden has joined GE Insurance Solutions to head up its North American brokered reinsurance business. He will report to Ken Brandt, business leader of North America and Asia Pacific reinsurance, and will be headquartered in the company's Barrington,…
SSP acquires insurer system
Software Solutions Partners has announced the acquisition of European INSURE/90’s insurer systems business from Computer Sciences Corporation.
Ascot launches online terrorism cover
AIG-backed insurer Ascot Underwriting has launched Ataq, an online terrorism quoting facility for real-time quotes and terrorism cover for businesses worldwide.
AM Best downgrades Inter-Ocean
AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Very Good) from A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating to “bbb” from “a-” for the reinsurance subsidiaries of Inter-Ocean Holdings.
Big name affinity brands low on flexibility
The insurance affinity market is struggling to cope with the new regulatory era, it was claimed this...
Axa confirms subsidence choice
Axa Insurance this week confirmed the appointment of Crawford & Company to handle all subsidence-rel...
RSA chief roasts rivals
Brendan McManus is not impressed with his competition. The recent round of results has seen numerous...
RAC Auto Windscreens claims it can save insurers money
RAC Auto Windscreens claimed it can save motor insurers millions with a fully insured glass replacem...
Appointment at Royal and Sun Alliance
Royal and SunAlliance has made several changes to its personal executive team. Mark Holweger has joi...
Folgate offers expanded uninsured loss recovery cover
The Folgate Partnership is now offering expanded uninsured loss recovery cover through DAS. Commerci...
Williams nears sale as Rolfe returns
Two well-known industry figures are set to raise their profiles again after spells on the sidelines....
Cassidy Davis rues stagnant 12 months
London Market News
Brokers targeted with army launch
A new accident and life insurance product for military personnel will not include restrictive clause...
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Direct Writers
Arts Centre, not a hotel
I thought I should draw your attention to the fact that the building pictured on p35 of your supplem...
Blackout claims to rise
Power outages, like those experienced in New York City in 2003, represent a potential 'mega risk' to...
Crawford wins Axa tender
Following a recent tender review, Axa has announced today that it has appointed Crawford & Company to handle all it’s subsidence related insurance claims, across both personal and commercial lines, as predicted in this week’s Post Magazine.
JLT subsidiaries obtain capacity for US sectors
JLT Risk Solutions and Jardine Lloyd Thompson, part of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group have announced t...
Court finds for ACE
The ACE Group of Companies has announced that California Superior Court Judge James Warren has enter...
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Contracts
Markel International moves into Spain
International property and casualty insurer Markel International is planning to open for business in...
Appointment at Glacier Reinsurance
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