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Lloyd’s provides £1.25m cover for adventurer
A £1.25m insurance policy has been placed in the Lloyd’s market to cover solo adventurer Sarah Outen on her round the world trip.
JLT Re appointments strengthen European practice
JLT Reinsurance brokers has expanded its existing capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe through the appointments of Guy Hudson as partner and Russell Henwood as associate.
Duo joins Axis accident & health business
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital has made two senior additions to its London-based international operation.
XL looks to Ace Europe for new French boss
XL Insurance has appointed Kadidja Sinz as country manager for France. She succeeds Guy Lallour who is retiring in May.
Lloyd’s provides £1.25m cover for adventurer
A £1.25m insurance policy has been placed in the Lloyd’s market to cover solo adventurer Sarah Outen on her round the world trip.
Moody’s: Lloyd’s motor deterioration “alarming”
Moody’s has said the performance of the Lloyd’s market in 2010 - a £2.2bn profit before tax – “compares favourably” with its peers in the reinsurance and commercial markets, but warns of the “alarming” deterioration in its motor book.
JLT Re appointments strengthen European practice
JLT Reinsurance brokers has expanded its existing capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe through the appointments of Guy Hudson as partner and Russell Henwood as associate.
Towergate recruits Heath Lambert team in Aberdeen
Towergate Insurance Aberdeen has recruited Mark Webster and his team from Heath Lambert to lead the expansion of its operation.
Exeter Family Friendly introduces excess options
Specialist healthcare and protection insurer, Exeter Family Friendly has launched a range of excess options on Health Cover for Me for the first time.
Jubilee backs new mortgage initiative
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee is providing mortgage indemnity cover for lenders under a new mortgage guarantee scheme arranged by Willis and launched by construction company Taylor Wimpey.
MMA and Broker Network strengthen ties
Members of Broker Network can trade with commercial insurer MMA via BN’s Network Trading Room.
Liberty Mutual Europe opens two UK offices
Following its recent decision to push into commercial lines mid-markets, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has announced it is to open two new offices in Birmingham and London.
Pru launches broker Ipad app
Pru Health has launched a new Ipad app which will generate personal and business healthcare quotes for brokers.
Tawa creates specialist run-off reinsurer
Tawa has established a reinsurance run-off firm to provide cover for Penn National Insurance.
Insurers under pressure from SII timeline
The European Union-wide insurance sector stress test will aid understanding of the Solvency II financial environment, according to Towers Watson.
Dual expands PI offering
Dual Corporate Risks has launched a product for computer consultants and contractors combining professional indemnity and products liability.
Two lists for the board of statutory auditors filed for Generali
Assicurazioni Generali has confirmed two lists of candidates were filed for the appointment of the company board of statutory auditors.
EC Insurance unveils appointments
EC Insurance has promoted an executive and appointed a business development executive in its Scotland and Northern England operations.
Insurers under pressure from SII timeline
The European Union-wide insurance sector stress test will aid understanding of the Solvency II financial environment, according to Towers Watson.
Two lists for the board of statutory auditors filed for Generali
Assicurazioni Generali has confirmed two lists of candidates were filed for the appointment of the company board of statutory auditors.
Axa jobs at risk in commercial shake-up
A host of Axa UK commercial senior management have been told their jobs are at risk under a strategic review of the business, Post has learnt.
Young Italian insurers’ association launches in London
The Unione dei Giovani Assicuratori e Riassicuratori Italiani has officially launched in London to welcome members working in other countries.
SSP solution supports Mapledown launch
Lockton International’s managing general agent Mapledown is ready to go live with SSP’s insurance policy administration and underwriting solution.
Young Italian insurers’ association launches in London
The Unione dei Giovani Assicuratori e Riassicuratori Italiani has officially launched in London to welcome members working in other countries.