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Allianz to revisit Newcastle office plans with Archibald hire
Allianz Commercial is set to open up in Newcastle, after similar plans in 2007 failed to materialise.
Wildnet launches Solvency II compliancy tool
Wildnet's new coverholder product aims to help Lloyd's businesses become compliant in the run-up to Solvency II.
Equinox reveals plans to go global
Start-up trade credit managing general agent Equinox Global has outlined plans to move into Europe, Asia and the US, following its official launch this week.
Insure & Go warned of £6.73m VAT bill weeks before Mapfre swoop
Travel insurance intermediary Insure & Go warned it would have to raise additional capital if it lost an appeal against the HMRC weeks before it was acquired by its underwriting partner Mapfre Assistance, Post has learnt.
Whittington Syndicate 2015 approved for January 2011
Lloyd’s managing agent Whittington Capital Management, part of the Whittington Group, has confirmed that Lloyd’s Franchise Board has “in principle” approved plans to establish new Syndicate 2015, backed by SCOR.
La Playa opens New York office
Insurance broker La Playa has opened a new office in Manhattan, New York.
Endsleigh uses Virgin Media Business telecoms
Endsleigh said it is ensuring it can handle all customer enquiries at one of its busiest periods by using a fibre optic network from Virgin Media Business.
Amlin Corporate Insurance rating upgraded by Fitch
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Amlin Corporate Insurance Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating to 'A' from 'A-'. The Outlook is Positive.
Amlin Corporate Insurance rating upgraded by Fitch
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Amlin Corporate Insurance Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating to 'A' from 'A-'. The Outlook is Positive.
Lloyd's appoints new appeal tribunal president
The council of Lloyd's has appointed Mr Christopher Symons QC to be president of Lloyd's appeal tribunal for a term of three years.
FSA delays Remuneration Code publication
The Financial Services Authority has delayed the publication of its final rules on the Remuneration Code until December.
FSA delays Remuneration Code publication
The Financial Services Authority has delayed the publication of its final rules on the Remuneration Code until December.
Biba and AMII launch industry standard PMI authorisation form
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries have announced a new industry standard template for private medical insurance authorisation forms which includes a new standard review period of 90 days.
Aviva raids Zurich for new CIO
Aviva has appointed François Xavier Quilici as chief information technology officer for Aviva France, as well as core IT applications director for Aviva Europe.
Aviva raids Zurich for new CIO
Aviva has appointed François Xavier Quilici as chief information technology officer for Aviva France, as well as core IT applications director for Aviva Europe.
HCML confirms new COO
Simon Dawson, a former senior executive at ACM/BGL benefits, has joined Health & Case Management.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 4 November 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Equinox Global recruits underwriter
Start-up specialist trade credit general managing agent Equinox Global has appointed Glenn Sexton as senior underwriter.
LMA hails Lloyd's success
The chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association Barnabas Hurst-Bannister has told the Association of Lloyd’s Brokers in Chicago that the Lloyd’s market is now “ahead” of its competitors when it comes to its approach to process modernisation.
LMA hails Lloyd's success
The chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association Barnabas Hurst-Bannister has told the Association of Lloyd’s Brokers in Chicago that the Lloyd’s market is now “ahead” of its competitors when it comes to its approach to process modernisation.
Toby Esser assumes new role as Jim Summers resigns
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Group has confirmed that it has accepted the resignation of Jim Summers, CEO of the Group’s UK based Lloyd’s broker, Cooper Gay & Co Ltd.
Am Best revises Hannover Re rating
AM Best Europe has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the ratings of Hannover Re and its related debt issues and rated subsidiaries.
Am Best revises Hannover Re rating
AM Best Europe has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the ratings of Hannover Re and its related debt issues and rated subsidiaries.