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Rural appoints new MD
Rural Insurance, the agricultural insurance arm of UK General, has appointed Simon Stevens as managing director with effect from 1 March.
Compare the Market appoints new director
Price comparison site Compare the Market has named Simon McCulloch as its new director of money.
Towergate unveils senior underwriting promotions
Towergate has promoted Keith Harrison and Keith Jackson to the positions of chief operating officer, commercial underwriting and commercial director, commercial underwriting respectively.
Zurich signs $1.67bn deal with Santander
Zurich has signed a memorandum of understanding with Santander to enter into a 25-year strategic distribution arrangement in Latin America.
Zurich signs $1.67bn deal with Santander
Zurich has signed a memorandum of understanding with Santander to enter into a 25-year strategic distribution arrangement in Latin America.
Equity Red Star adds to personal accident product
Insurer Equity Red Star has added a new level of cover to its family personal accident plan.
MCE seeks graduates to bolster workforce
Specialist motorcycle and scooter insurance provider MCE Insurance said it is actively seeking graduates to expand and strengthen its workforce.
Bermuda hails “impressive” year for insurance sector
The Bermuda insurance market continued to record “impressive results” - despite another challenging year, The Bermuda Monetary Authority has reported.
Major earthquake hits Christchurch
A major earthquake of magnitude 6.3 occurred near Christchurch, New Zealand on 22 February at 12:51pm local time (11:51pm on Monday 21 February 21 GMT).
Aviva director joins Brightside
Brightside has appointed Alan Sanderson as chief executive of its insurance broking division.
Gallagher names new chairman
Former JLT chairman Andrew Agnew is set to become chairman of the Arthur J. Gallagher International Executive, effective 1 May 2011.
Bartlett supports Better acquisition
Global insurance broker Bartlett Group has provided the insurance advisory and broking services for Better Capital during the acquisition of the advisory businesses of Santia, formerly part of the Connaught group, from its administrators, KPMG.
Zurich appoints director of personal lines
Zurich has appointed Gareth Howell as the director of its UK personal lines broker business to replace Mark Coffey.
One Answer Network adds Lorega LRI to product offering
One Answer Network has added Lorega loss recovery insurance to its suite of commercial products.
LV looks to NIG for Manchester boss
LV has confirmed the appointment of NIG regional business development manager Stuart Frost to lead its Manchester branch.
Gallagher in Heath Lambert takeover talks
Arthur J Gallagher International is in takeover talks with London market broker Heath Lambert, according to sources close to the company.
Dual appoints property head
Dual Corporate Risks has appointed Markel's former international property division managing director to run its international property business.
Aon Benfield calls for wider adaptation of internal SII models
Aon Benfield is calling for a simplified internal model approval process for natural catastrophe risk that would encourage insurers to better quantify these exposures under Solvency II.
Aon Benfield calls for wider adaptation of internal SII models
Aon Benfield is calling for a simplified internal model approval process for natural catastrophe risk that would encourage insurers to better quantify these exposures under Solvency II.
Torus names casualty construction vice president
Torus has appointed Pat Hindle as vice president of its new Excess Casualty Construction division, based in Jersey City.
Irish government woes delay Quinn Insurance sale
The proposed sale of Quinn Insurance has been delayed by the firm’s administrators until after a new Irish government is elected, according to reports.
Plum looks to boost team following growth
Non-standard household insurance specialist Plum Underwriting has said it is on the look-out for underwriters to join the business after its sales increased by 54% and its agency base doubled in the last 12 months.
Lord Sheikh confirms broker launch
Lord Sheikh has launched insurance broker and underwriting agent Macmillan Sheikh.
Capita secures contract extension with Ascot
Capita Commercial Insurance Services has secured a five-year contract extension to run risk capture, aggregations and pre-bind checking services for Lloyd’s managing agent, Ascot Underwriting.