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Kiln updates Lloyd’s forecasts
R J Kiln has updated its forecasts for the 2008 and 2009 years of its mixed capacity Lloyd’s syndicates.
Brit appoints two in Glasgow
Brit Insurance has boosted boosts Glasgow operations with property & combined hires.
RBS to shed 640 Direct Line jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland is set to cut more than 600 Glasgow-based Direct Line staff, the BBC reports.
Co-op Insurance reveals new business increase of 32% in H1 2010
The Co-operative Financial Services has recorded an increased profit of £307m for the half year to 3 July 2010 - despite a drop in profit of £1.9m for its general insurance division.
RBS to shed 640 Direct Line jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland is set to cut more than 600 Glasgow-based Direct Line staff, the BBC reports.
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer H1 2010 result bolstered by £5.3m reserve releases
Chaucer has reported a profit before tax of £7m (30 June 2009: £17m) for the first six months of 2010 on gross written premiums of £493m (30 June 2009: £491m).
IAG UK reports full year loss of $355m
Insurance Australia Group today announced its UK business had recorded a loss of $355m for the year ended 30 June 2010 (FY09 $113m), a margin of minus 65.5% (FY09 15.2%).
Crawford acclaims 18:1 ROI in fraud detection
Crawford & Company is revamping its fraud investigation process in a bid to further improve its detection rate after new figures revealed it is generating a 45% increase in fraud savings for customers compared with 12 months ago.
Retail expansion key as Hiscox remains cautious
Hiscox plans to continue expanding its UK, mainland Europe and US retail businesses despite adopting a cautious outlook for the second half of 2010.
Fusion adds to underwriting team
Fusion has raided Marsh and Allianz for two new recruits to be based in Birmingham.
Ageas boosted by Asia and Belgium with €180m profit
Ageas has reported a net insurance profit of €180m for the first half of 2010, including a life contribution of €178m driven by Belgium and Asia.
Avantia enters home protect market
Avantia Insurance has launched a home protect service to the trade.
Ageas boosted by Asia and Belgium with €180m profit
Ageas has reported a net insurance profit of €180m for the first half of 2010, including a life contribution of €178m driven by Belgium and Asia.
Refinancing helps Merlin cut losses
Merlin has admitted its ability to win new business has been boosted by its recent refinancing.
Post in print - 26 August 2010
Post senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Moody’s backs insurers to manage Eurozone debt exposure
Ratings agency Moody’s has revealed that it does not expect European insurers to be weighed down by their exposure to heavily indebted Eurozone nations.
Post in print - 26 August 2010
Post senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Moody’s backs insurers to manage Eurozone debt exposure
Ratings agency Moody’s has revealed that it does not expect European insurers to be weighed down by their exposure to heavily indebted Eurozone nations.
Snowball heralds recovery as Suncorp profits increase A$432m in 2010
Australian financial services group Suncorp has recorded a net profit after tax of A$780m for the full year to 30 June 2010, (2009: A$348m).
ABI issues consumer insurance guide
The Association of British Insurers has published a guide of its top tips and myths to help consumers make the right choices when buying cover.
RSA signs seven figure deal with Patni
Patni has been appointed to deliver application management services to the Codan Group in Scandinavia.
Fortis Insurance UK back in the black after strong Q2
Fortis Insurance UK this morning reported that a profit before tax of £8.4m in the first half of 2010, reflecting improved performance in the second quarter (Q1 2010: £3.2 m loss; HY 2009: £26.0m profit).
Confused loses top spot in aggregator market as owner slams TV campaign
Confused admitted that its most recent TV advertising campaign was "unsuccessful” as it surrendered top spot in the aggregator market.
Admiral reports record H1 profit as it avoids rival's claim pain
Admiral has bucked the trend of motor insurance groups by reporting that it has seen no "unusual trends in bodily injury or damage claims" as it unveiled a record half year profit.