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Arista adds former Chartis manager to liability team
Commercial lines MGA Arista Insurance has appointed Tony Collman as head of liability underwriting.
Factory pays compensation to family of asbestos victim
The family of a former assembler at a Caterpillar UK factory has won compensation after he died from an asbestos-related cancer.
Lloyd’s broker launches Asian operations
International Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker Swinglehurst has launched a new venture in Hong Kong.
Florida a hot-spot for staged motor accidents
Florida’s chief financial officer has pledged to go after insurance fraudsters following seven arrests last week across two of the state’s cities.
Irish sources name Zurich as new favourite to buy Quinn Insurance
Zurich Insurance has been named by Irish sources as the new front-runner to buy Quinn Insurance.
Irish sources name Zurich as new favourite to buy Quinn Insurance
Zurich Insurance has been named by Irish sources as the new front-runner to buy Quinn Insurance.
Anglo Irish "yet to bid" for Quinn
The National Treasury Management Agency in Ireland is yet to sign off a bod by Anglo Irish Bank to take over Quinn Insurance because the bank has yet to make a final submission, according to the Irish Independent.
Anglo Irish "yet to bid" for Quinn
The National Treasury Management Agency in Ireland is yet to sign off a bod by Anglo Irish Bank to take over Quinn Insurance because the bank has yet to make a final submission, according to the Irish Independent.
Chubb appoints European technology speciality manager
Chubb Insurance has appointed Richard Lambert to the position of European technology insurance specialty manager, responsible for the underwriting of technology and life science business throughout Chubb Europe.
Chubb appoints European technology speciality manager
Chubb Insurance has appointed Richard Lambert to the position of European technology insurance specialty manager, responsible for the underwriting of technology and life science business throughout Chubb Europe.
Exclusive legislation and underwriting content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the declining legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal advisors, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for disciplined underwriting.
Exclusive legislation and underwriting content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the declining legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal advisors, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for disciplined underwriting.
Lucas Fettes director departs for Barbon Group
Brett Sainty, a director of Lucas Fettes and Partners and a member of its executive committee, is to leave at the end of January to join Barbon Insurance Group.
Flash Flooding in Brazil causes devastation
Torrential rain has brought flash flooding and mudslides to the Brazilian state of Rio de Janerio, resulting in damage to property and infrastructure and the deaths of at least 450 people.
BIBA 2011 manifesto focuses on regulation and helping customers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its 2011 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
Lord Sassoon: OFT is also investigating London market underwriters
The Government has admitted that the Office of Fair Trading is looking into the fees charged by London market underwriters.
Staysure launches new home and motor lines
Over 50s insurance specliast Staysure has appointed Jon Kirk to head up its new range of home and motor insurance products to be launched this month.
RIIG appoints new managing director
Resources in Insurance Group, has appointed Gordon Vater as managing director.
CGSC takes 100% holding in Mexican broker
Insurance broker Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has moved to a 100% shareholding of Mexican reinsurance arm Cooper Gay Martinez del Rio after acquiring the shares of local senior executives.
Spanish bank sells insurer stake to Mutua Madrilena
Spanish bank La Caixa's holding company Criteria today said it is selling half of La Caixa's insurance business for Euros 1.08bn to Madrid-based insurer Mutua Madrilena.
Spanish bank sells insurer stake to Mutua Madrilena
Spanish bank La Caixa's holding company Criteria today said it is selling half of La Caixa's insurance business for Euros 1.08bn to Madrid-based insurer Mutua Madrilena.
Enoizi quits as Argo's London chief
Argo Group has appointed Andrew Carrier to the newly created position of group chief underwriting officer.
Putin pledges to battle FSA over Alfa Bank
Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin has pledged to help private Russian bank Alfa in its dispute with the Financial Services Authority, according to reports in the Russian media.
Putin pledges to battle FSA over Alfa Bank
Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin has pledged to help private Russian bank Alfa in its dispute with the Financial Services Authority, according to reports in the Russian media.