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Appointment at Berrymans Lace Mawer
Berrymans Lace Mawer has made four partnership promotions. Patricia Taylor, John Wilson, Andrew Mill...
Appointment at Ace
Ace European Group has made Davida Marston non-executive director of its UK-registered company. She ...
Folgate completes HHH deal
The Folgate Partnership today confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of Hill House Hammond’s commercial business portfolio, HHH Business.
MMA names new chairman
Intermediary-only insurer MMA has appointed Scott Nelson as its new chairman following the death of Peter Woolterton last year.
Guernsey Insurance Forum to be held in London
The Guernsey Insurance Forum has announced that its annual conference will be held in London this year for the first time.
Chubb names new UK boss
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has named Maureen Higdon as its new UK/Ireland Manager.
Kahn appointed CFO at Scor
Scor has announced that Marcel Kahn has been appointed group chief financial officer.
Claimwatch links up with Brown Brothers
Bodyshop repair system ClaimWatch is now fully integrated with Brown Brothers' Bodyshop Direct software, allowing insurers, bodyshops and customers to monitor the repair status of their vehicles twenty-four hours a day.
Searchlight appoints new MD
Ian Jerrum has joined UK insurance training provider Searchlight Solutions as managing director.
Moody's reports stable outlook ahead for Germany
Moody’s has reported that the German non-life insurance market has a stable rating outlook.
CIS backs gay marriage
Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) has given its full support to the new same-sex rules which will enable couples to make a formal, legal commitment to each other by entering into a civil partnership.
Claims specialist Axis changes hands
National law firm Colemans-ctts has acquired Axis, the claimant division of northern law firm Ricksons, for an undisclosed sum.
New cyclone detection system promises accurate predictions
Researchers at the University of Greenwich have developed a software system designed to detect Cyclones, and help weather forecasters warn communities at risk.
Bupa appoints non-executive director
Bupa has appointed Robert Walther as a non-executive director.
TRIA extension calls continue
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) has joined the growing number of insurance associations calling for an extension of the terrorism risk insurance act (TRIA).
Aon warns over Indian terrorist threat
The knock-on effect of recent terrorist activity has been a decrease in business confidence around the world, according to a new report from broker Aon. The company also warned of the threat to firm’s looking to outsource to India.
Brokers warned they are playing "Russian roulette" with FSA authorisation
Alexander Forbes today announced plans to help brokers with what it believes will be an “eleventh hour stampede for general insurance regulation”.
Link in motor trade launch
Link has teamed up with IT risk management specialist Compucar to create a new online product tailored for the motor trade.
Fitch downgrades ACTR
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the insurer financial strength rating of Ace Capital Title Reinsurance (ACTR) from AA (very strong) to A- (strong).
Regulator puts plan in place to end due credit "exploitation"
The General Insurance Standards Council has today announced restrictions on firms applying for membership in order to prevent exploitation of the Financial Services Authority's agreement to offer "due credit" to its members in good standing who apply for…
Underwriting appointments at Novae
SVB subsidiary Novae Underwriting has today announced the appointment of leading underwriter, Lindsay Noble, to head its regional professional indemnity team.
GE brings in new tool for risk managers
GE Global Asset Protection Services (GE Gap Services) has introduced a new tool for risk managers.
L&G identifies Prosser successors
Legal & General has identified three potential internal successors for chief executive officer David Prosser according to The Daily Telegraph.
Standard Life to axe 1000 jobs
Standard Life has become the latest UK insurer to announce wholesale job cuts, with plans to reduce ...