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Two former Carole Nash executives launch broker consultancy
Two former Carole Nash executives have launched a consultancy firm to advise the insurance industry on key issues including compliance, quality improvement and human resources.
New placing guidelines for European subscription markets gain EC blessing
The European Commission has approved in principle a new set of guidelines for (re)insurance intermediaries involved in coinsurance and subscription market business, which would see clients consulted before placement on the best structures available,…
CDL signs deal with Quotes 2 Me
CDL has signed a deal with insurance portal Quotes 2 Me to supply its aggregation services.
Broker Network welcomes two new members
Welcoming two new members The Broker Network has announced that upwards of 20 brokers are currently completing application procedures with a view to becoming associate members of TBN, following the launch of the proposition in April 2008.
Catlin to lead coverage for 'land bridge' connecting Europe and China
Catlin is leading the cargo insurance coverage for goods transported by an innovative new rail container service linking Europe with China, the group said in a statement.
Ernst and Young launches insurance run-off team
Kevin Gill joins Ernst and Young today as lead partner for the firm’s newly-created insurance run-off team.
Aspen Q1 net income drops 33%
Aspen, the US (re)insurer, reported first quarter net income tumbled over 33% due to the abudance of medium to single risk losses in the first three months of the year.
Britain’s first Islamic insurance company receives FSA Authorisation
Britain’s first independent Islamic insurance company has received authorisation by the Financial Services Authority.
Roberts to lead Marsh’s strategic risk practice
Marsh has appointed Stephen Roberts as leader of its London-based strategic risk practice. Mr Roberts will report to Eddie McLaughlin, head of Marsh’s business risk consulting group.
Markel Q1 net income drops 66%
Markel Corporation said first quarter net income fell to $34m from $99m this time last year, driven by investment losses.
Biba: Arista opens door wider to online trading for independent brokers
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has announced on the first day of the British Insurance Brokers' Association 2008 conference that its doors are now open for the first time to a wider range of independent UK brokers looking to trade online.
Brit Insurance in £150m revolving credit facility deal with RBS
Brit Insurance Holdings PLC, the major UK-domiciled general insurance and reinsurance group, has agreed a five-year syndicated £150million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) led by The Royal Bank of Scotland ("RBS") to help grow its business operations.
Axa Art renews with international art shows Art Basel and Art Basal Miami
Axa Art has renewed and extended its partnership relationship with the international art shows, Art Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach. Under this expanded agreement, Axa Art will serve as associate sponsor, exclusive art insurance partner and official…
Glacier Insurance makes senior appointments
Glacier Insurance has appointed Eddie Harte as operations and finance manager and Pascal Gabathuler as risk manager. Both will be based in Glacier Insurance’s headquarters in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.
Brit Insurance to sponsor Sky Sports test cricket
Brit Insurance will be the broadcast sponsor of Sky Sports’ test match cricket coverage for the next two summers, including 2009’s hotly anticipated Ashes series.
BIBA calls for market solution for commission disclosure
At its annual conference in Glasgow, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called on the industry to support a market solution to resolve the Financial Services Authority’s issue on transparency, disclosure and conflicts of interest in the…
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers
CII accredits broker clinic
Open GI product clinics and Countrywide broker Clinics have been accredited by the Chartered Insuran...
Darwin Rhodes gains £5m growth injection
Specialist insurance and financial services recruitment firm Darwin Rhodes has been given access to ...
Pick of the Week
Post online and supplements editor Stephanie Denton looks at the week's major general insurance news ...
McMahon joins Taylor
London-based loss adjuster Charles Taylor has appointed Joe McMahon as its new chairman. Mr McMahon ...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
Disclosure: a 'necessary step'
Commission disclosure is both "desirable" and a "necessary step" according to Martin Hudson, UK chie...
Appointment at Accident Exchange
Accident Exchange has appointed Nick Williams to account director within the firm's insurance divisi...