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Iron-Starr Excess appoints new COO
Iron-Starr Excess Agency Ltd, the joint venture between CV Starr and Ironshore, said it has appointed Michael Warwicker as chief operating officer of Iron-Starr Excess Agency.
Flagstone Re Q1 net income up
Flagstone Re, the Bermudian (re)insurer, said that net income for the first quarter of the year rose to $35.7m from $32.7m the year before.
Hannover Re Q1 net income soars; beats expectations
Hannover Re, the German (re)insurance giant, said that first quarter net income rose by over 42%, to €216.1m from €151.5m over the same period last year.
Axa targets mid-corporate sector with new launch
Axa has re-designed its motor trade offering with what it claims are improved product benefits and expanded capability for both SMEs and the larger corporate market.
Validus increases GWP to £609.9m
Validus, the Bermudian (re)insurer, reported a net income of $94.9m for the first three months of the year to end-March, compared to net income of $66.5m for the corresponding period of 2008.
Former RSA CEO joins Distinct Consulting
Former RSA chief executive officer Jeremy Riley has been hired as managing partner of Distinct Consulting.
QBE boosts European business with new appointment
QBE European Operations is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Slingsby as general manager operations, European Markets.
Cooper Gay reports 22% jump in income
Broker Cooper Gay has today announced 22% increase in income to £83m (£68.1m) and an earnings increase of 15% to £18m (2007: 15.6m) for the financial year ending 31 December 2008.
RSA's Haste tipped as Schiro replacement at Zurich
Andy Haste, the chief executive of RSA, has been approached to take over the top job at rival insurer Zurich Financial Services, according to a report in the Telegraph. It added Mr Haste, who has held the top job at RSA since 2003, had held held talks…
Groupama gears up to fight fraud
Groupama Insurances is stepping up its counter fraud activities with a new and enhanced team of specialists and the appointment of RG Investigations and the Cotswold Group to its investigator panel.
Kwik Fit appoints director
Kwik Fit Financial Services has appointed Stevie Sutherland as business development director from Banco Santander.
Biba secures member discount for FSA funding
The British Insurance Brokers Association has secured a special member rate for Financial Services Authority funding.
Ex-Allianz commercial manager Hanks in start up
Ex-Allianz commercial manager Lloyd Hanks has today launched a new lead-generation and marketing service for brokers called Origin.
Law firms merge
Thompsons Solicitors and Rowley Ashworth have merged today to create a combined law firm.
Not-for-profit insurance aggregator targets charity sector
Hastings Direct has launched a brand new insurance comparison site, www.peopleschoice.co.uk, which will make a donation to charity for every policy taken out online.
Broker completes first acquisition since MBO
Hastings Direct has agreed to acquire Renew Insurance Services Limited, the specialist broker with its two main brands: Renew which works to address the insurance needs of the over 40s, and Likewise, which works with younger customers. The acquisition is…
Hastings Direct to pilot high street branches
Hastings Direct has today announced its intention to invest in a series of brand new High Street shops.
Travelers Q1 net income drops 32%
Travelers, the US insurance giant, reported first quarter net income dropped 32% to $662m from $967m at the end of the first three months of 2008.
The Hartford reports $1bn loss in Q1
US insurance giant The Hartford continued to struggle, reporting a loss of over $1.02bn in the first three months of the year.
Odyssey Re Q1 net income dwindles
Odyssey Re, the US reinsurer, said that net income fell to $0.9m in the first three months of 2009, down from $249m for the first quarter of 2008.
Transatlantic Re Q1 net income off 35%
Transatlantic Holdings, the US reinsurance giant, said that first quarter net income dropped nearly 35% to $75.2m from $115.7m the year before.
Canada Life launches one time underwriting on group life schemes
Canada Life has announced the introduction of one time underwriting to Group Life schemes, following the launch of one time underwriting on Group Income Protection schemes last year.
Unum increases maximum benefits
Unum has increased its maximum benefit limits, offering annual cover of up to £250,000 a year on its Personal and Primary Income Replacement Plans.
LV= free CI offer for new IP customers extended until end of year
LV= has extended its free critical illness (CI) cover offer to the end of 2009. All new customers taking out an income protection (IP) policy under the LV= Flexible Protection Plan by 31 December 2009 will receive free lump sum CI cover equivalent to…