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New home for broker
Willis plans to occupy a new UK headquarters in the heart of London's insurance district. The facili...
Appointment at Association of British Insurers
James Sproule has joined the Association of British Insurers as chief economist and head of research...
Majority of insurers in Dubai agree to co-operate
A majority of insurers in Dubai have agreed to co-operate with the Ministry of Economy and Commerce'...
Smart & Cook receives cash injection
Broker Smart & Cook has received a £57m cash injection from venture capitalist 3i. The business will...
KKR co-founders resign from Willis board
Willis Group Holdings has reorganised its management and adopted new corporate governance guidelines...
What the papers said this week
The Sunday Times Nine more 'ghost ships' are likely to be towed to Britain to be scrapped after...
Lloyds TSB sees general insurance pre-tax profits decrease
Lloyds TSB saw its general insurance pre-tax profit decrease by £33m, or 4%, to £720m in 2003. This ...
Buffett sees underwriting profit boost
Berkshire Hathaway's fourth-quarter earnings more than doubled, partly as a result of the company's ...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny knew there was always a certain rivalry between Marsh and Aon, but didn't realise this spread ...
Appointment at Manson Financial Services
Manchester-based independent financial adviser Manson Financial Services has made Hilary Smith parap...
Audatex links up with Allianz for trial
Motor estimating and claims system specialist Audatex UK has agreed deals with brokers Hastings Dire...
Appointment at Concordia Consultancy
Roger McCorriston has joined Concordia Consulting. He was previously at Royal & Sun Alliance. Lawren...
Appointment at Allianz Global Risks
John Pickersgill has joined Allianz Global Risks as national broker manager. He was previously devel...
Capita in Biba motor breakdown deal
Capita Insurance Services has been appointed by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association to provide a comprehensive motor breakdown service through its 2000-strong broker membership.
Amlin pre-tax profits double on 2002
Lloyd's insurer Amlin has announced a 117% increase in pre-tax profits, with £120.3m against £55.4m in 2002.
The Exchange launches online general insurance service for IFAs
IFA portal the Exchange is expanding the general insurance section of its Exweb portal with the launch of software company Berkeley Alexander’s quotation and transaction services for general insurance products to run alongside its existing general…
Halifax signs sponsorship deal with Five
Channel Five has secured a sponsorship deal with Halifax General Insurance to support the channel’s full range of property programmes for 2004.
Alan & Thomas acquires Abrey Beatty
Alan & Thomas Insurance Brokers have announced the acquisition of the goodwill of insurance broker Abrey Beatty.
NI potentially paying twice as much for claims says Alarm
The public sector in Northern Ireland is potentially paying twice as much as Great Britain counterparts in respect of civil claims, according to Alarm – the national forum for risk management in the public sector.
Swiss Re and Benfield embrace electronic broking platform
Benfield and Swiss Re are to use a centralised electronic messaging and routing system to standardise and streamline broking administrative processes between the two organisations. The internal platform, which was developed by Trace ISYS, integrates with…
Aquilo completes Rubicon motor acquisition and sells IT department in MBO
Claims services provider Aquilo has completed the acquisition of Rubicon's motor inspection business at the same time as its IT division finalised a management buyout.
Insurance companies told to adapt to climate changes
Businesses in the East of England have been urged to "act now" and adapt to climate change before it's too late.
Smart & Cook given £57m boost
Broker Smart and Cook today announced a £57m cash injection from venture capitalist 3i.
Combined Insurance restructures UK Health & Accident operation
Combined Insurance, the specialist provider of health and accident insurance, has announced the restructure of its UK Health & Accident operation.