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10 years ago: Ace pulls plug on life syndicate
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Cunningham Lindsey New Zealand CEO: clear up could take “years”
Speaking to Post from Christchurch, New Zealand, Martyn Norrie, chief executive of loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey’s New Zealand operation, said the operation to restore the city to normality could take “years”, considering government planning and…
Refinancing will see Accident Exchange de-list from LSE
Credit hire operator Accident Exchange is to de-list from the London Stock Exchange after restructuring its credit facility.
Trade credit rates fall as capacity grows
New insurance capacity, increased insurer competition and improved risk management have led to positive developments for buyers of trade credit insurance across most of Europe, according to Marsh.
Floodgate completes flood protection work
Flood protection work for ninety properties has been completed by Floodgate, a Welsh company that has been providing defence against flooding for more than 10 years.
ABI backs Jackson's proposals
The Association of British Insurers has called for the findings of Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs to be implemented in full, as soon as possible.
Trade credit rates fall as capacity grows
New insurance capacity, increased insurer competition and improved risk management have led to positive developments for buyers of trade credit insurance across most of Europe, according to Marsh.
CILA and law firm to publish property claims handbook
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is due to publish a handbook offering legal and practical advice on handling property damage claims for loss adjusters and claims handlers.
Fitch assigns German DEVK Insurance Group 'A+' rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned the mutual Germany-based DEVK insurance group's seven main entities insurer financial strength ratings of 'A+' with stable outlooks.
Fitch assigns German DEVK Insurance Group 'A+' rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned the mutual Germany-based DEVK insurance group's seven main entities insurer financial strength ratings of 'A+' with stable outlooks.
FSSC announces strategic partnership
The Financial Services Skills Council has announced its partnership with the Scottish Financial Services Skills Gateway, the employer’s board which will also act as the FSSC’s committee in Scotland.
FSA fines Goldman Sachs £17.5m
The Financial Services Authority has fined Goldman Sachs “for being Goldman Sachs,” according to Beachcroft.
Law firm strengthens Brazilian foothold
Davies Arnold Cooper has strengthened its market-leading Latin American practice by joined forces with Brazilian boutique insurance law firm JBO Advocacia.
Cobra slides back into profit
Cobra has returned to a pre-tax profit in the 12 months to 31 March 2010.
Aviva’s get fit challenge targets health of the nation
A national campaign, entitled the ‘Aviva Get Fit Challenge,' was launched yesterday to help the nation take greater control of their health.
Quake impact on ratings "limited"
The damage costs resulting from the earthquake which struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch on 4 September will have "limited negative implications" for insurers and banks in New Zealand.
Commercial Express goes live with claims handling
Commercial Express’s partnership with Cunningham Lindsey is now live, the company has confirmed.
Aviva warns over cannabis farming
Aviva is warning property owners to be vigilant when vetting potential tenants, as well as inspecting their properties, as cannabis farming continues to rise.
CL revamps property division
Cunningham Lindsey has restructured its property services division with the creation of a regional structure and the appointment of a new national property operations manager.
Ecclesiastical London market business to go into run-off
Ecclesiastical is to put its London market business into run-off.
Axa names mid-corporate head
Axa Insurance has appointed Martin Eyres as head of mid corporate risks.
Brit appoints reinsurance underwriting director
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of Richard Carver to the role of underwriting director at its reinsurance strategic business unit.
NZ earthquake losses to near £3bn
Reinsurers are set to be primarily impacted by the 4 September earthquake near Christchurch, New Zealand.
CSC member firms fall foul of SMS crackdown
Two members of the Claims Standards Council have been forced out as a result of an investigation into the sending of unsolicited text messages.