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Government considers NI corporation tax devolution
The government has outlined potential plans to grant the Northern Ireland Executive the power to set its own rates for corporation tax.
€10.9m EU aid for flood damage in Czech Republic
Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for Regional Policy, has confirmed the European Commission's proposal to allocate aid totaling €10.9m to the Czech Republic, following the severe floods of last August.
€10.9m EU aid for flood damage in Czech Republic
Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for Regional Policy, has confirmed the European Commission's proposal to allocate aid totaling €10.9m to the Czech Republic, following the severe floods of last August.
Tawa posts $6.8m discontinued business loss
Tawa has announced a $6.8m loss from discontinued operations – down from a $12.1m profit for 2009.
Fitch downgrades Fondiaria-SAI
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Italian insurance company Fondiaria-SAI and its main subsidiary, Milano Assicurazioni's insurer financial strength ratings to 'BB+' from 'BBB-'.
Fitch downgrades Fondiaria-SAI
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Italian insurance company Fondiaria-SAI and its main subsidiary, Milano Assicurazioni's insurer financial strength ratings to 'BB+' from 'BBB-'.
ABI reveals stress test concerns
The Association of British Insurers has questioned the Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s decision to schedule a stress test during the implementation of Solvency II.
ABI reveals stress test concerns
The Association of British Insurers has questioned the Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s decision to schedule a stress test during the implementation of Solvency II.
Lockton opens office in Beijing
The UK Ambassador to China Sebastian Wood lauded the work of international insurance brokers helping China to further develop its insurance markets at the official office opening ceremony of Lockton, which today opened a new branch in Beijing.
European Parliament names Eiopa executive director
Carlos Montalvo has been named executive director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa).
European Parliament names Eiopa executive director
Carlos Montalvo has been named executive director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa).
Stackhouse Poland breaks through £50m GWP barrier with Plexstar acquisition
Broker Stackhouse Poland has acquired specialist professional indemnity broker Plexstar Insurance Services.
Second Europe-wide stress tests for insurers launched
PWC has commented on the launch of the second Europe-wide stress tests for the insurance sector, by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Second Europe-wide stress tests for insurers launched
PWC has commented on the launch of the second Europe-wide stress tests for the insurance sector, by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Axa unveils new legal panel
Insurer Axa has named an eight-strong global panel of legal advisers following a five month tender process.
Abbey Protection posts profit increase
Abbey Protection has reported pre-tax profits of £9.6m for 2010 – a 9% increase on the £8.6m gained in 2009.
APC unveils SME shopkeeper product
Underwriting agency APC has launched a new product aimed at shopkeepers in the SME space.
Sainsbury's and RBSI confirm deal
Sainsbury’s Finance has confirmed that it has signed heads of agreement with Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance with a view to appointing it as its motor insurance provider.
Post blog: not so sweet on a supermarket sweep
This week Esure became the latest insurance group to shrug of the loss of a multi-million pound deal with one of the UK's largest supermarket chains, with a response which might as well have come from Little Britain's Vicky Pollard.
Swiss Re to increase dividend by 175%
The Swiss Re board of directors has proposed the approval of a dividend for 2010 of CHF 2.75 - a 175% increase compared to 2009.
Swiss Re to increase dividend by 175%
The Swiss Re board of directors has proposed the approval of a dividend for 2010 of CHF 2.75 - a 175% increase compared to 2009.
Ageas acquires Castle Cover for £53m
Ageas UK has acquired over 50s specialist Castle Cover in a £52.8m deal. The insurer said that the purchase will increase its customer numbers to around eight million.
Walter hints at new business proposition
Outgoing Insurecom chief executive Phillip Walter has revealed he is in talks with venture capitalists about launching a new business once he exits the firm in May.
Career development & CSR: investment in skills a must after unemployment rises
The Financial Skills Partnership has urged businesses to invest in training and skills to stimulate the economy after youth unemployment rose to a record high.