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Awareness of personal legal protection reaches all-time high says DAS
Awareness of personal legal protection has reached an all-time high, according to market leader DAS as it announces its Annual Results for 2003. However, the Bristol-based insurer warns that the market will need to produce an underwriting response to…
AIR modelling for Florida
Homeowners rates that include a severe thunderstorm component based on sophisticated catastrophe modeling by risk modelling company AIR have been included as part of a rating plan subject to approval by state regulators.
Metal cages cost retailers £20m in personal injury claims
Injuries caused by metal cages are costing retailers up to £20m a year in personal injury claims and absenteeism, according to research commissioned by The rollet Company.
Heath Lambert staff recieve institute prizes
Two Heath Lambert employees have been awarded top national prizes for their performance in achieving professional qualifications at the recent Insurance Institute of Swindon annual awards dinner.
D&G non-exec brings retail track record
The Board of warranty insurer Domestic & General has appointed Alan McWalter, as an independent non-executive director, with effect from 28 April 2004.
Marsh appoints business development director for Private Client Services
Marsh has appointmented of David Blakemore as business development director for Private Client Services (PCS).
imarket announces launch of commercial quote service
Industry e-commerce initiative imarket has announced the launch of a multi-insurer commercial quotation service.
Motor price war claims unfounded says Datamonitor
Market analyst Datamonitor has declared that suggestions of a price war between major motor insurers are premature. In its latest report the analyst says that whilst the majority of insurers are still opting to push through price increases to cover the…
P&I insurer introduces pre-employment medical exams
P&I insurer the American Club has set up a programme for pre-employment medical examinations in the Philippines to ensure the medical fitness of its members’ seafarers.
WTC jury continues to debate
The jury in the World Trade Centre trial in New York is continuing to debate, over a week since it retired to consider its verdict.
New head of global casualty at Global P&C Re
Employers Reinsurance Corporation today announced William E. Donnell as head of the global casualty team for Global P&C Re.
NIG transfers its HHH business to brokers
NIG has revealed its plans to keep its Hill House Hammond business within the broker market in the wake of Norwich Union's decision to close the broking operation.
Swiss Re opens new London headquarters
Swiss Re has opened its new London headquarters at St Mary Axe.
Zurich aids Irish return for Broker Direct
Zurich and Broker Direct today announced they are working in partnership together to offer Broker Direct's motor insurance in Northern Ireland. The move marks a return to Northern Ireland for Broker Direct.
Alex Forbes swoops for Heath ten
Alexander Forbes has expanded its professional indemnity and retail broking teams with the appointment of ten specialist brokers who all previously worked at Heath Lambert.
Towergate set to acquire motorcycle insurance specialist
Towergate Underwriting Group have confirmed that Heads of Agreement have been agreed for the acquisition of Mitchells, the motorcycle insurance specialist.
Alea announces motor schemes with Endsleigh and Kinetic
Bermuda-based Alea Group is launching a range of motor insurance schemes to expand its UK insurance business, partnering Endsleigh Insurance Services and Kinetic Underwriting Concepts.
Broker emphasises threat to travelling students
Parents are eyeing study abroad programs with greater scrutiny to ensure their children avoid potential terrorist attacks, but many are finding their insurance coverage stops at the border of their home country, according to broker International Student…
Donnell joins ERC subsidiary
Employers Reinsurance Corporation (ERC) has announced that William Donnell is the new head of the global casualty team for subsidiary Global P&C Re.
AIG Europe to launch travel insurance for Thomsonfly
AIG Europe has been appointed by low cost regional airline, Thomsonfly, as its travel insurance provider.
Insurers reach regional business award finals
Cardiff-based Composite Legal Expenses has reached the regional finals (Wales and the West Country) in the Business of the Year category in the 2004 National Business Awards.
St Paul International rated Excellent by A.M. Best
Ratings agency A.M. Best has affirmed the A (Excellent) financial strength rating of St Paul International Insurance Company (London). The rating has been removed from under review and assigned a stable outlook.
Hiscox launches combined PI package
Hiscox Insurance Company has launched a new combined office and liability package for the office-based professional, following a successful pilot scheme.
White Mountains completes Sirius deal
White Mountains Insurance Group has announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Sirius Insurance Group and its subsidiaries, Sirius International Insurance Corporation, Sirius America Insurance and Scandinavian Reinsurance.