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Large risks need to be in IMD says Ferma
The revised European Insurance Mediation Directive should incorporate binding standards of transparency for brokers in their relationship with insurance buyers no matter what size the risks.
Large risks need to be in IMD says Ferma
The revised European Insurance Mediation Directive should incorporate binding standards of transparency for brokers in their relationship with insurance buyers no matter what size the risks.
Tax on the City of London a step closer
A new tax on the City of London, controlled by the EU, has come a step closer after Labour MEPs backed a European Parliament call for an EU Financial Transaction Tax, Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative economics spokesman, warned today.
Tax on the City of London a step closer
A new tax on the City of London, controlled by the EU, has come a step closer after Labour MEPs backed a European Parliament call for an EU Financial Transaction Tax, Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative economics spokesman, warned today.
Capita Managing Agency to manage new run-off
Capita Managing Agency has been approved by Lloyd’s to manage a newly created run-off syndicate at Lloyd’s, 2255.
Rebuilding Cost launches web portal
Rebuilding Cost has unveiled a new website which allows insurance companies online access to valuation surveys.
Cega strengthens medical team
Cega Group has strengthened its medical team with the appointment of Dr Juliane Kause to the role of general manager, Cega Air Ambulance.
Omega board laments “baptism of fire” as profits fall $84.4m in 2010
Omega Insurance has recorded a loss of $42.8m – a sharp fall from the $43.6m profit recorded in 2009.
Google buys Beat That Quote
Google has acquired price comparison site Beat That Quote for £37.7m.
ABI names new director general
The Association of British Insurers has appointed Otto Thoresen its new director general.
RSA hires Coffey for personal lines restructure
RSA has appointed Mark Coffey as trading director, personal lines broker, with effect from 1 April.
Weighing Solvency II impacts on AM Best
Am Best said the implementation of Solvency II is shifting the focus from its quantitative impact to the specifics of the implementation.
Weighing Solvency II impacts on AM Best
Am Best said the implementation of Solvency II is shifting the focus from its quantitative impact to the specifics of the implementation.
Duo launches innovation and technology hub
A new insurance business dedicated to developing a greater appreciation and use of more innovative solutions and techniques within the UK insurance industry is being launched this week.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.
CNA creates new transport unit
CNA Insurance Company has formed a transportation & logistics industry team to operate throughout its European network.
Marine rates continue to plunge
Marine insurance rates are expected to continue softening in 2011, according to research by Marsh.
Weightmans acquires Vizards Wyeth insurance division
Law firm Weightmans will take on the insurance business of rival firm Vizards Wyeth from 1 April.
IFB set to increase operational resources
The Insurance Fraud Bureau said it is responding to market appetite for its services and growth in the number of industry customers it works with, by increasing its operational resources.
Allianz in timber frame warning
Allianz has launched a campaign to highlight the fire risks associated to timber frame construction sites.
RSA names new Al Ahlia boss
A former director of Principle Insurance, Lloyd East, has been appointed managing director of Al Ahlia Insurance, part of the RSA Group.
European credit insurance has to adapt to a new era
Moody’s ratings for European credit insurers is a continuously challenging economic environment as well as common trends in the sector of progressive relaxing in underwriting discipline.
European credit insurance has to adapt to a new era
Moody’s ratings for European credit insurers is a continuously challenging economic environment as well as common trends in the sector of progressive relaxing in underwriting discipline.