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Allianz Marine & Aviation recruiting underwriters
Allianz Marine & Aviation is recruiting aviation underwriters to make up for a staffing shortfall. T...
Motor beat
The Police Mutual Assurance Society has appointed broker Budget's affinity arm Junction to provide a...
Excess of loss market "fragile"
London market excess of loss writers could once again be heading for a fall, said Charles Catt, chai...
Bupa boss bemoans "sluggish" 2003
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Allianz Cornhill set for household push
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Bruce Stevenson launches Callbruce
Scottish broker Bruce Stevenson has launched Callbruce, a business-to-business service for intermedi...
Appointment at Axis Capital Holdings
Axis Capital Holdings has made two non-executive appointments to its board of directors: Jurgen Grup...
Cost of business crime in London rises
The cost of business crime rose by 70% in 2003 in London, according to the Axa Business Crime Index....
ATE firm recruits 1200 for GI push
Personal injury specialist Invaro is set for a major push into the general insurance market with the...
Appointment at Folgate Partnership
The Folgate Partnership has recruited former Rarrigini and Rosso chief executive Julie Rodilosso on ...
GAB Robins selected as preferred provider
GAB Robins has been selected as a preferred nationwide provider of property, liability and workers' ...
Business opportunities may be turned away from London market
Business opportunities may be turned away from the London insurance market because inefficient accou...
US states slammed for failures
Insurance regulations in the US are in need of urgent reform, according to the House Committee on Fi...
Moody's reports stable outlook for Portuguese insurance sector
Ratings agency Moody's has reported a stable outlook for the Portuguese insurance sector, reflecting...
Appointment at Bennetts
Suzan Tew has joined motorcycle insurance specialist Bennetts to head up its contact centre operatio...
Inn crowd
The Federation of Small Businesses this week launched its Safety Network Scheme as part of its ongoi...
Appointment at SMg Risk Solutions
Yorkshire broker SMg Risk Solutions has appointed four new members of staff to its motor, homes and ...
Sabre records pre-tax profits
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Riverbourne plans acquisitions to up revenue
Broker Riverbourne Group is seeking to make a number of acquisitions in 2004, after predicting reven...
Insurance industry may struggle to cover compensation requests
The insurance industry may struggle to cover compensation requests without endangering its financial...
FSA Ombudsman plan under fire
The Financial Services Authority's refusal to make policyholders make up-front payments for bringing...
Appointment at Misys
The Misys Countrywide fleet team has made a string of appointments. Tim Rogers, fleet manager, heads...
What the papers said this week
METRO Purchases of financial products over the internet will jump by nearly a third this year, ac...
Bermuda reinsurers continue growth
The Bermudian reinsurance market has enjoyed two consecutive years of solid growth and earnings sinc...