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Brit takeover continues
The deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline Achilles offer for the company has been extended again.
MMA selects motor claims solution
MMA Insurance has selected ISO Claims Outcome Advisor for the company’s motor insurance claims.
Cunningham Lindsey hails fraud ring conviction
Cunningham Lindsey’s Investigation Services has helped to secure the convictions of two men involved in a £250,000 tractor ringing scam.
Dual sets up in NZ with ex-QBE trio
Dual International has expanded its global network with the opening of an office in Auckland, New Zealand.
NIG launches combined product
NIG has launched a new commercial combined product to replace its existing traders combined product for new business, incorporates more than 80 changes to policy cover and limits.
Ecclesiastical names chief risk officer
Ecclesiastical has appointed Nigel Gray as its new group risk and actuarial director and chief risk officer.
Chartis launches app for SME products
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products so brokers can obtain speculative or last minute quotes on the move.
Bridle acquires London broker Harrington Adams
Bridle Insurance has purchased London-based insurance broker Harrington Adams, specialists in motor and home insurance for City workers and small commercial business.
Southern hemisphere catastrophe events hit Beazley syndicate
Beazley Syndicate 623, which writes business on behalf of Names at Lloyd’s, has reported a 13.4% return on capacity for the 2008 underwriting year (previously 10%).
Aspen appoints president of US insurance
Aspen Insurance has named former Zurich global corporate chief executive Mario Vitale as president of US insurance.
Liberty outlines mid-corporate aspirations
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has outlined plans to expand into commercial lines mid-markets.
Liberty outlines mid-corporate aspirations
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has outlined plans to expand into commercial lines mid-markets.
Chaucer reports £32.9m profit
Chaucer has reported profit before tax and foreign exchange on non-monetary items of £34.8m (2009 £75.3m) and profit before tax of £32.9m (2009 £42.0m).
Post Europe March: Exclusive protective cell content now live
Post Europe March is now live with a look how changes to the regulatory environment are affecting protective cell companies; the focus that insurance in high net worth is receiving; the increasing motor fraud trends in Eastern Europe; and an interview…
Insurance Insight March: Exclusive protective cell content now live
Insurance Insight March is now live with a look how changes to the regulatory environment are affecting protective cell companies; the focus that insurance in high net worth is receiving; the increasing motor fraud trends in Eastern Europe; and an…
Groupama adds to proposition team
Groupama has appointed two new members of staff to its customer proposition unit.
CCV acquires niche motor broker
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Hanbury Insurance, a personal and commercial lines broker in South Wales specialising in taxi insurance.
Broker Network and Countrywide adds new members
Intermediary network Broker Network and Countrywide has added 19 new members in 2011 to date.
Westinsure signs six new members
Westinsure has increased its membership by six so far this year.
Towergate names acquisition head
Towergate Partnership has appointed Stephen Hinbest as head of acquisitions.
Markel International opens Barcelona office
Markel International España, the Spanish operation of the specialist insurer Markel International, has opened an office in Barcelona to work alongside its Madrid office.
Markel International opens Barcelona office
Markel International España, the Spanish operation of the specialist insurer Markel International, has opened an office in Barcelona to work alongside its Madrid office.
Collingwood announces COO departure
Collingwood has announced the departure of COO Andrew Stone.
Collingwood announces COO departure
Collingwood has announced the departure of COO Andrew Stone.