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From island to Ireland
Renaissance Re of Europe's managing director Ian Branagan (right) tells Adrian Leonard why the Bermudian reinsurer chose Dublin as its European base.
Markel returns to profit in Q4
In the fourth quarter of 2002 the US-based (re)insurer Markel made its first quarterly underwriting...
Arkansas licenses first captive
US state Arkansas licensed its first captive last month. AMC Re was formed by insurance agency Amer...
Fairfax lifts stake in Odyssey Re
Fairfax Financial, the Canadian parent of Odyssey Re, is to increase its holding in the US reinsure...
TAG snubs new regulatory body
Claims management giant The Accident Group this week refused to commit to a new voluntary cross-indus...
Ex-Amicus man in new venture
Former Amicus Legal sales and marketing director Richard Finan has joined forces with ex-Capita Ass...
Missing links
Insurers are discovering that integrating their IT systems with those of their loss adjusters is the best way to drive down costs and drive up customer services, but in many cases this is easier said than done, says Richard Adams.
Events
4 March Insurance Institute of London lecture - Key matters relating to regulating insurance in...
Fitch Ratings affirms A- rating for Lloyd's
Fitch Ratings, the international rating agency, has affirmed the 'A-' insurer financial strength ra...
Faraday staff set up agency
A New UK-based underwriting agency has been set up by a group of employees of Lloyd's insurer Farad...
Appointment at The Davis Group
Kevin Hancock has been promoted to managing director of The Davis Group. He will be responsible for...
Pushing the right buttons
Adoption of the euro could provide significant opportunities for UK businesses - including those in the insurance sector - but to benefit, it is essential the right preparations for transition to the single currency begin now, says Peter Havelock.
TPG chief predicts travel insurance casualties
There are likely to be further casualties in the travel insurance scheme market according to Stephe...
Hiscox eyes web with Willis recruit
Hiscox hopes to improve distribution of its Lloyd's market business, following the appointment of J...
A century of changing lives
The Insurance Charities have been helping those in the insurance industry and their dependents for a hundred years now. To celebrate, their 'Changing Lives for the Better' campaign is aiming to raise the profile of the organisation and dispel a few myths…
Reality bites
An unpalatable truth is hitting home for insurers as they realise that affinity business is no longer there for them on a plate. They are now having to work smarter and sing for their supper. Rachel Gordon reports.
Abuse ruling hits insurers
Insurers will find it harder to defend abuse claims against local authorities, following the Court ...
Appointment at SBJ
SBJ Group, the insurance and consulting group, has appointed David Wood as its divisional director,...
MASS calls for RTA protocol
With insurers seeking an extension of the fixed fees system ahead of its ratification for certain r...
Heath Lambert faces film payouts
The House of Lords has given insurers significant ammunition to proceed in their battle over severa...
An evolving relationship
Insurers and vehicle repairers must put aside old differences and find new ways to work together and meet joint targets, says Gary Brench.
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The power to perform?
The advent of new FSA regulation is set to have a strong impact on the insurance sector, however, many believe they do not have enough power to raise service standards and keep them there. Rachel Gordon investigates industry feeling on the proposed…
Blocked insurance claim is draining.
I am currently instructed on a case involving damage to underground drains. The drains in question s...