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Tory plan to bin the FSA raises industry concerns
The Bank of England will take over regulation of financial services.
Scor buys XL subsidiary
Scor to buy XL Capital's US life reinsurance business.
Liberty Syndicates underwriter defects to Amlin - sources
Liberty Syndicates underwriter Kit Barber has defected to Amlin, Reinsurance has learned.
Amlin rebrands Fortis arm after deal
CEO Charles Philipps underlines deals importance for the firm.
Lloyd's broker appoints claims firm founder as CEO
Former Improveline boss Marshall King to take over RFIB.
Prince's Trust - football in the park
The Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group is calling for squads of 10 to play in this year's Insurance Cup, the annual six-a-side tournament being held in Regent's Park to raise money for the Trust.
HSBC regrets customer data breach
HSBC comments on fines imposed by the Financial Services Authority for data security failures
Navigant takes hit to revenues
Navigant Consulting announces second quarter results and hints at potential further job cuts
HSBC Insurance Brokers fined
Three HSBC firms have been fined a total of over £3m by the FSA for security failings.
Surveillance and insurance claims: face to face with the Cotswold Group
Audience With The Cotwold Group
Government delays decision on plaques
Jack Straw says more research needs to be done.
Platinum first half net income drops
Bermudian (re)insurer's first half net income drops.
Senior Aon Benfield figure leaves
Wim Bushell, deputy chairman of Aon Global Re Specialty will leave the company in 2010.
Reinsurer opens new European office
Validus locates office in Hamburg.
Energy construction insurance market reaches ‘tipping point’
Downward pressure on insurance rates are being created by low claims activity.
Ace creates new role to support major risks claims
Murphy joins from RSA
Europ Assistance appoints business development manager
Chris Morton to work closely with clients in new role
Brown & Brown hunting more acquisitions
The US broker says it is on the look-out for more M&A opportunities.
AM Best predicts solid 2009 for Allianz UK business
It affirms rating, but predicts more reserve releases in 2009.
LV in Towergate deal
Commercial director Mike Crane keen to be part of broker's success with Power Place.
Willis sued over Stanford
A Venezuelan investor has filed suit against Willis in the wake of the Allen Stanford banking empire collapse.
RSA bolsters marine arm with new launch
Product aimed at yacht clubs, boat builders and marina operators among others.
Helphire to close Spanish operation
Helphire Group is shutting its Spanish operation in order to concentrate on UK market
ABI welcomes Conservative banking white paper
Insurance body calls for insurance companies and banks to be supervised separately.