Commercial
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Commercial Risks selects Groupama
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Commercial Risks has selected Groupama Insurances to underwrite its scheme fo...
Consortium completes acquisition of Griffiths and Armour
A consortium led by Brian Fuller and Andrew Graham has completed the acquisition of Lloyd's wholesal...
RSA makes small broker push
Royal and Sun Alliance's commercial division has launched a new broker proposition called Access to ...
Brit secures significant year-end profit boost
Brit Insurance Holdings announced a £52.5m profit before tax for its interim results to 30 June 2004...
Insurance IPOs need confidence boost
With Initial Public Offerings being talked up wherever possible, the next few weeks could prove a tu...
Folgate confirms aim to acquire Sterling Hamilton Wright
The Folgate Partnership has confirmed that it is at an advanced stage of negotiations concerning the acquisition of the Lloyd’s broker, Sterling Hamilton Wright.
Groupama to target electrical contractors through JLT
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Commercial Risks (JLT), has selected Groupama Insurances to underwrite the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) scheme.
Former RSA head Webster joins Brit
Brit Insurance Holdings, has appointed Peter Webster as a non-executive director on the boards of its underwriting operations, Brit Insurance Limited and Brit Syndicates Limited, with effect from 17t August, subject to the usual regulatory approvals.
Marine acquisition for Towergate
Towergate Underwriting has announced the acquisition of specialist marine insurance brokers, Mardons.
American law firm recruits English insurance lawyers
International law firm Debevoise & Plimpton has recruited two English insurance transactional lawyers, Jeremy Hill and Vivienne de Chermont.
Aspen UK adds aviation team
Aspen Insurance Holdings says its subsidiary Aspen Insurance UK is to start an aviation insurance account from 2005. Aspen’s aviation team will be led by Nick Bonnar, responsible for Aspen’s London Market Speciality lines, and will join the marine…
RSA launches mid-size commercial proposition
Royal and Sun Alliance’s commercial division has launched a new broker proposition targeted at those bringing in up to £250 000 of premium income.
Chubb to re-launch mid-market commercial package
Chubb Insurance has upgraded its packaged commercial product, including eight additional covers offered free to most customers.
PMI tops the perks list
Private medical insurance is seen as a better perk than a company car or a pension, according to a s...
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers. Whether studying for Chartered Insurance Institute exams or just want to test yourself, see how you do
Lloyd’s broker GAL sets ambitious targets following acquisition
A consortium led by Brian Fuller and Andrew Graham has successfully completed the acquisition of the Lloyd’s wholesale broker Griffiths & Armour, from its former owner Griffiths & Armour Holdings, and plans to achieve £100m in premiums by 2006.
St Paul Travelers announces Charley losses
St. Paul Travelers has announced that it estimates losses from Hurricane Charley to be approximately $140m, after tax and reinsurance.
Goshawk Insurance announces initial estimate
Goshawk Insurance announced its initial estimate of aggregate potential losses from Hurricane Charle...
RMIF likely to go ahead with proposed forum
The Retail Motor Industry Federation said it was likely to go ahead with a proposed forum between in...
Jelf to cross-sell SME product to 10,000
Commercial broker the Jelf Group has launched personal financial services for small and medium-sized...
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Countrywide wins Highway third-party contract
Highway Insurance has outsourced its third-party motor liability claims handling to Countrywide Prop...
Appointment at Perception
Perception, the legal expenses insurance company of Midlands-based Blakemores Solicitors has appoint...
Razing the issue
One listed building a week is being damaged or destroyed by fire, according to estimates from insure...