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Aviva shares up on RSA bid speculation
Aviva shares gained 16.10 pence (4.3%) in the first two and a half hours of trading this morning.
RSA snubbed in £5bn move for Aviva GI business claims report
RSA has made a £5bn approach to acquire Aviva's UK and selected international general insurance businesses, according to reports.
Marsh and Mercer to consolidate Manchester operations
Marsh and Mercer have signed a 10-year lease to occupy office space in Belvedere House, a new city centre development in Booth Street
Lockton issues fiscal report
Lockton generated $774m (£495m) in fiscal 2010 revenue, representing a 5% organic growth rate.
Xchanging nabs two in Capita reunion
Xchanging today announved two new additions to the senior management team for Xchanging Broking Services, Xchanging Insurance Services (XIS) and Xchanging Claims Services.
RSA snubbed in £5bn move for Aviva GI business claims report
RSA has made a £5bn approach to acquire Aviva's UK and selected international general insurance businesses, according to reports.
Willis appoints new MD to global placement unit
Willis Group Holdings has appointed former Marsh broker Alastair Burns as managing director of its Insurance Facilities Practice.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Former RSA CEO Mendelsohn returns with Lloyd's player
The Navigators Group has appointed former RSA group CEO Robert Mendelsohn to its board of directors.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Online specialist targets Northern Ireland EL and PL markets
Constructaquote, the online business insurance site, has expanded its tradesman and small business liability product into Northern Ireland.
Admiral plans office move
Admiral Group has announced plans to move into a new 220 000sq ft headquarters in Cardiff city centre in 2014, which it claims will be the biggest pre-let office project ever seen in the Welsh capital.
Hiscox and Dual agree capacity deal
Dual International has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Hiscox to provide up to 25% of Dual’s capacity for its global portfolio.
Lucas Fettes launches new classic car scheme
The new classic car scheme introduced by Lucas Fettes is underwritten by Brit Insurance.
Kate McIntyre joins UK General Insurance
Leeds based UK General Insurance has appointed Kate McIntyre as director of direct sales and marketing.
L&E enters solicitors' PI market
Property specialist London & European is to offer professional indemnity insurance for solicitors.
Ace warns of double-dip recession
The potential for a global double dip recession and its impact on trade in Europe, top the list of risks facing businesses according to research conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
L&E enters solicitors' PI market
Property specialist London & European is to offer professional indemnity insurance for solicitors.
Heath Lambert looks to Aon as it begins London Corporate recruitment drive
Heath Lambert’s London Corporate team has begun a recruitment drive to strengthen its market position by appointing Alan Midson as a sales director.