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David Mairs breaks his silence over Merlin demise
The founder of loss adjusting business Merlin has spoken out following the collapse of the business formerly known as Ashworth Mairs Group.
Aon Risk Solutions appoints new broking head after restructure
The former head of broking, corporate and affinity has been promoted to head of broking following a business reshuffle.
Willis: Unprecedented stability for aviation market
The lack of large losses in aviation has created stability, a report has found.
Solarif extends PV cover after customer demand
Solar Insurance and Finance has expanded its policy terms and conditions for solar photovoltaic insurance to "align with customer wishes".
Indian resolution poll
Is a resolution mechanism needed for India?
Hiscox entities upgraded to 'A+'
Hiscox Group's core entities insurer financial strength ratings have been upgraded to 'A+' from 'A'.
RSA appoints investor director from Cable & Wireless
RSA has appointed Matt Hotson as investor relations director.
Zurich UK records 26% profit dip as COR also deteriorates
Zurich has blamed a volatile market after its UK operation's business operating profit suffered at the hands of summer floods, causing a 26% drop on H1 2011 to £52m.
New Lockton vice president to develop south east commercial offering
Former Marsh business development director John Bellingan has been appointed vice president of Lockton.
Philippines finance secretary calls for support for Asian nat cat risk pool
The Philippine government is proposing a local Asian risk pool based on the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility.
RSA recruits ex-L&G man for investor relations role
RSA has appointed Matt Hotson as investor relations director.
Indian commercial rates expected to rise 15% following nat cats
Indian businesses are likely to see premiums rise by 15% as insurers include flood risk in policies having suffered large losses after recent natural catastrophes, it has been reported.
Cooper Gay appoints new divisional director
Lloyd's broker Cooper Gay & Co has appointed Mike Fraser, pictured, as divisional director of the professional risks claims team.
Aviva loses 'A' rating as S&P downgrades UK group
Standard & Poor's has lowered Aviva PLC’s long-term counterparty credit rating by one notch to 'A-' from 'A', and its long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on all of the group's core operating subsidiaries by one notch to …
Aviva suffers ratings downgrade amid strategic overhaul
Aviva has been hit with a Standards & Poor’s ratings downgrade following concerns about the cost and risks of delivery associated with its strategic plan.
Zurich sees decline in European GI profit as pension and commission expenses bite
Zurich Insurance has reported a business operating profit of $2.5bn for the six months ended 30 June 2012, up 17% on 2011.
Zurich CEO Senn attributes rising profits to 'working' global strategy
Zurich group chief executive Martin Senn has described the firm’s international half year business operating profit of $2.5bn (£1.6bn) as being testament to a functional global strategy.
US global corporate boss Kerner appointed CEO of Zurich GI
Zurich has appointed North American global corporate chief executive Michael Kerner, pictured, to the role of CEO of the insurer's general insurance segment.
Zurich appoints new general insurance CEO
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Michael Kerner as CEO of general insurance from 1 September subject to regulatory approval.
Market moves: Markel, Canopius and Aon lead the way
Axa was in the recruitment spotlight once again, after making a further reshuffle of its senior management, and the week belonged to insurers.
Law report: School did not breach duty of care to drowned pupil
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Motor insurer not liable in taxi driver sexual assault case
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Court accepts 'duty of care' argument
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Lark buyout casts doubt on long-term viability of insurer-owned brokers
The management buyout of Lark after five years of Groupama ownership has raised questions over the long-term viability of insurers taking controlling stakes in broking businesses.