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Amalfi forms claims administration operation
Underwriting agency Amalfi has formed a claims administration operation, Amalfi Claims Management, i...
Government feels heat over flood cuts
The Liberal Democrats has added pressure on calls for the government to guarantee there will be no c...
DWP silent over plaques legislation
Lord Hunt of the Wirral has joined insurers in condemning comments from the government that compensa...
FSA highlights AR failures
One-third of general insurance firms are failing to manage their appointed representatives to the ap...
Crash unlikely to hit rates
A crash at a theme park injuring 29 people has highlighted the relative safety of such pursuits, acc...
Penny Black's insurance week
In one's experience, having the neighbours round for lunch can be stressful at the best of times but...
Appointment at Hawkins and Associates
Hawkins and Associates has appointed Richard Cable as business development manager responsible for d...
Appointment at Marsh
Marsh has expanded its local client servicing team in the Midlands with the appointment of Emma Fiel...
Broker looks to small rivals
Halifax-based broker Wilby is looking at acquiring smaller local rivals in a bid to double its reven...
Royal and Sun Alliance reveals deals with Westinsure and Towergate
Royal and Sun Alliance revealed two broker-based home and motor deals this week with Westinsure and ...
Claims against companies over climate change issues
Claims against companies for failing to take climate change issues into account could spark a rise i...
Events
12 September Stress at Work Summit The Law Society's Hall, London www.symposium-events.co.uk 15 ...
Former senior manager at Cologne Re has been 'prohibited'
A former senior manager at Dublin-based Cologne Re has been "prohibited" from performing any control...
FSA issues warning over broker cover
Another broker has gone into administration after the Financial Services Authority discovered it cou...
Appointment at GAB Robins
Edward Troy has been named chairman and chief executive officer of GAB Robins. Mr Troy joined the co...
Appointment at Craftinsure.com
Rod Daniel, previously with Zurich subsidiary Navigators and General, is joining specialist internet...
Dunlop resigns at Highway, former RSA boss Gamble named exec chairman
Richard Gamble, the former group chief executive of Royal & Sun Alliance has been named as the new executive chairman of Highway Insurance. The role is temporary, while the insurer seeks a new chief executive.
Open GI makes new board appointments
Broker software house Open GI has appointed two new members to its Board.
Marsh appoints new risk consulting leader
Marsh, has appointed James Maxwell as a senior vice president within its risk consulting practice.
Axa first half results to see 12.5% earnings rise
AXA is due to report its first half results on Thursday 3 August. Analyst Keefe Bruyette and Woods today projected underlying earnings (AXA basis) of €1.98bn ( £ 1.35bn) (1H05: €1.76bn). This is in line with the long-term 15% target growth rate.
Universal Salvage returns to profit
Universal Salvage has reported increased turnover of 13% to £56.4m (2005: £49.7m) for the year ending April 29 2006. Operating profit, before exceptional items, of £0.9m contrasts last year's loss of £0.9m
Quinn Direct claims top three spot as profit jumps 38%
Quinn Direct made a pre-tax profit of €123m in the six-month period to the end of June 2006. This represents an increase of 38% over the first half of 2005.
RSA wins Towergate and Westinsure personal lines deals
Royal & Sun Alliance has revealed two broker-based home and motor deals, with Westinsure and Towergate.
Brownsword leaves Capita
David Brownsword, who sold his fraud investigation company to Capita in 2004, is to leave the company as part of a restructure.