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XL Capital marks opening of new office
XL Capital marked the opening of a new office for its London operations by announcing its financial ...
Alexander Forbes close to achieving its aim
Alexander Forbes said it is close to achieving its aim of being market leader for professional indem...
Chaucer may avoid the drop
Chaucer Insurance has hinted it may not reduce capacity on Syndicate 1084 for the 2005 underwriting ...
Institute chair acclaims three year recovery
The Institute of Risk Management claimed it has "turned the corner" with increased membership and po...
Appointment at Beazley Group
Lloyd's insurer Beazley Group has appointed a specialist engineering team headed up by Peter Evans. ...
Lloyds TSB claims industry first
Lloyds TSB Insurance has officially launched a 'same day' cash settlements service for policyholders...
Towergate Underwriting strikes deal
Towergate Underwriting has struck a deal to supply its range of specialist insurance products, inclu...
AM Best affirms rating of QBE Insurance UK
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A-' (excellent) to QBE Insurance UK, followin...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny found it ironic that this week's Institute of Risk Management annual forum was overshadowed by...
What is the Post Magazine Claims Club?
The Post Magazine Claims Club has been put together in order to provide the claims industry with the...
Mutual body waits on CIS decision
The Co-operative Insurance Society has said it may still join the Association of Mutual Insurers, af...
Atrium acts over Chechen terrorism risk worries
Lloyd's managing agent Atrium has conceded it is concerned by the threat of Chechen terrorism to its...
Appointment at Heath Lambert
Heath Lambert has appointed Mark Prowting to its specialist transportation division. He joins from J...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
This site sells property insurance and specialises in blocks of flats. It is very well designed and...
Appointment at Talbot Underwriting
Lloyd's of London speciality insurer Talbot Underwriting has made James Bamford political risk under...
Virtual Insurance Products to acquire Jackson Lee
Colchester-based underwriting agency Virtual Insurance Products is set to acquire Jackson Lee Underw...
Appointment at Davis Underwriting
Davis Underwriting has made Paul Brown underwriting manager. He will be working closely with Anthony...
Cox loses out in Argos relaunch
Rubicon Corporation has signed a deal with Argos to supply motor and home insurance to the retail gi...
Appointment at Guy Carpenter
Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has appointed Beverly McIntosh as senior-vice president in the comp...
Appointment at IPS
Leigh Lipscombe has become manager of IPS' Manchester office. After spending four years at the group...
Lloyd's boss praises market improvements
Lloyd's head of business process reform, Iain Saville, has said that overall slip quality increased ...
Heath Lambert launches cover for cargo destined for Iraq
Heath Lambert has launched cover for clients' cargo needs to destinations anywhere in Iraq. The brok...
Biba chases Toba two
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has said it will write to partner insurers that have yet ...
Appointment at Channel Islands Adjusters
Husband-and-wife team Richard and Julie-anne Headington will head up Channel Islands Adjusters, a ne...