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Move by Gerling could lead to job cuts
The reinsurance arm of the German insurer Gerling, which is up for sale, is likely to stop writing da...
Restructure sees RSA axe a further 260 jobs
Royal & Sun Alliance is to axe another 260 jobs, this time from its 960-strong information systems ...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
This is a good web-site aimed at selling all sorts of sports insurance. The main site starts we...
Zurich Professional claims it is number one
Zurich Professional claims it is now the number one provider of professional indemnity insurance to s...
Lease is the word
Over the last few years, there has been an explosion in the buy-to-let market, with many first-time landlords wanting a piece of the action. However, insurers are wary of this niche sector and the specialised risks it involves. Katy-Jo Howliston…
Appointment at James Chapman
Manchester-based insurance litigation law firm James Chapman & Co has taken on three law graduates....
Zenith in India move
Premier Line, the direct commercial subsidiary of Lloyd's insurer Zenith, this week became the late...
Wellington to raise £120m
Lloyd's insurer Wellington Underwriting is looking to raise £120m by selling shares to new and exis...
LSE study finds directors fail to understand risks
Despite an increasingly aggressive regulatory environment, UK company directors have little or no i...
Admiral secures £80m refinancing agreement
Lloyd's direct motor insurer Admiral has secured an £80m refinancing deal, underwritten by Bank of ...
Events.
21-25 October Reinsurance meetings Baden-Baden, Germany Tel: +49 2 21 148 101 22 October ...
Pru faces unions
Union pressure to prevent Prudential's planned call centre exportation to India has been stepped up...
Common ground on rehab
Last week's Rehabilitation First conference in London focused on how far the campaign has come. David Worsfold reports.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny has had a busy week as ever, which started with the Association of British Insurers annual medi...
SFO considers Indie charges
The Serious Fraud Office has completed its questioning of senior executives at Independent Insuranc...
Montpelier Re share offering raises $201m
Bermudian reinsurer Montpelier Re Holdings has raised $201m through an initial public offering of sha...
RenaissanceRe unveils earnings predictions
Bermudian (re)insurer RenaissanceRe said its operating earnings for the full year would be $3.95-4.10...
Capita to cut staff in wake of Smith departure
Capita Insurance Services is to lay off 38 staff at its Colchester-based uninsured loss recovery di...
Water sport sites could face water quality checks
Water sites used for sport and recreation could be facing similar water quality checks to those for...
South African miners win Gencor reprieve
Lawyers representing 1600 former South African miners suffering from asbestos-related diseases have...
AMP denies UK exit
Australian insurance giant AMP has hit out at speculation that it is set to quit the UK life and pens...
Life can learn from general
Graham Spittles talks to Jane Bernstein about the UK's emerging rehabilitation culture and says that the claims process is key to success
Eurobase signs up with Acord
Eurobase has signed a membership agreement with Acord - the non-profit, industry funded association...
Managing direct of insurE-com quits
Ralph Ehlers, managing director of insurance business system provider and internet specialist insur...