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Australian fires could cost £226m
The bush fires which swept through a number of states in Australia killing 200 people could cost insurers A$500m (£226m), Guy Carpenter has said in a report.
GAB president to take on CEO role at Cunningham after merger
Cunningham Lindsey has spoken out about its decision to enter into a definitive agreement to purchase GAB Robins' international businesses (excluding its UK operations) and its US forensic engineering firm, EFI Global.
GAB Robins UK closes in on deal
GAB Robins UK's management team is in advanced discussions to acquire a controlling equity interest in the UK business operations.
GAB Robins confirms sale
GAB Robins has confirmed the sale of its international subsidiaries, excluding the United Kingdom, as well as the sale of its forensic engineering unit, EFI Global to Cunningham Lindsey Group Limited.
New Fortis MD Mark Cliff outlines commercial plans
Fortis Insurance managing director Mark Cliff has outlined his plans for the business in his first interview since leaving Axa last year.
Former QBE MD joins loss adjuster
Stephen Fitzgerald has joined Delta Claims Services as non-executive chairman.
Lloyd's syndicate shakes up staff
Travelers Syndicate 5000 has today announced the restructure of its marine division.
Scottish broker expands with new appointment
Scottish insurance brokers, Central Insurance Services, have strengthened their board with the appointment of Chris Tosh as a director.
Validus swoops for Munich Re exec to lead Singapore reinsurance office
Bermudian (re)insurer Validus Holdings has said it is opening an Asia-Pacific reinsurance representative office located in Singapore. The new office will represent Validus Re, the Validus group's Bermuda-based reinsurance operation which focuses on short…
Axis says Q4 net income drops over 50%
Axis Capital, the Bermudian (re)insurer reported significant drops in net income for the fourth quarter and full year, impacted by investment losses.
Novae says has entered into due diligence on Chaucer
Novae said that it has started due diligence on Lloyd's (re)insurer Chaucer with "a view to confirming the expected material benefits that could arise from a combination of the companies' complementary operations," the company said in a statement.
RSA adds to bodyshop network
RSA has acquired a new Quality Repair Centre (QRC) in Stockport. This will be the company's sixth automotive bodyshop dedicated to repairing its customers' motor vehicles.
Crawford announce fourth quarter and annual results
Crawford and Company has reported improvement in 2008 fourth quarter and annual results for the year ended December 31, 2008, after revealing net income increases over 150% on revenue growth of 7%.
Former Axa manager joins Fortis broking arm
Fortis Insurance Solutions, formerly The Outright Company, has appointed Anthony Lewis to the newly created position of director of commercial and pricing.
Brit says FY pretax profit will be significantly higher than current consensus; ups Ike loss estimates
Brit Insurance said that full-year results would be 'significantly higher' than the £32m current market consensus.
Chaucer says to continue with £75m public offering
Chaucer, the Lloyd's (re)insurer that has been subject of a number of merger proposals, said that it will continue with its raising of £75m to shore up its capital position.
Chaucer bidder asks it to put £75m fundraising on hold
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer has revealed that one of its prospective bidders has asked it to put its fund raising on hold.
FM Global opens new office
FM Global has opened an insurance branch office in Amsterdam.
Transparency of claims is growing issue, say AMII and Biba
Transparency of claims is a growing issue for many in the PMI sector, according to the Association of Insurance Intermediaries and British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Two elected to Insurance Hall of Fame
The International Insurance Society (IIS) today announced two insurance leaders as the 2009 winners of the prestigious Insurance Hall of Fame Award to former GEICO chief executive Jack Byrne and former Lloyd's chairman Sir David Rowland.
Ariel Re denies Chaucer interest
Bermudian reinsurer Ariel Re has denied that it is talks with Lloyd's (re)insurer Chaucer.
Helphire to axe up to 130 jobs
Up to 130 staff face redundancy at Helphire after the company entered a consultation process.
Pacific Life Re in £1.5bn life reinsurance transaction
Pacific Life Re said it has completed a longevity only reinsurance transaction with UK life insurer company Abbey Life, relating to a portfolio of in-payment annuities with underlying liabilities of £1.5bn.
WR Berkley says FY net income off 63%
WR Berkley, the US (re)insurer, said that net income for the 2008 full year fell by 63% to $281m, down from $766m in 2007. Net operating income for 2008 was $513m, or $734m, for 2007.