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Extra capital boosts IPC Re
Increased capacity at Bermudian property catastrophe reinsurer IPC Re enabled it to increase its net ...
Renaissance doubles income in second quarter
Bermudian property catastrophe reinsurer RenaissanceRe more than doubled its net written premiums and...
Butt leaves XL for Axis
Michael Butt is resigning as a director of Bermudian reinsurer XL Capital in advance of his expected ...
XL boosts reserves by $200m and makes investment loss
The Bermudian (re)insurer XL Capital has added $200m to its reserves for 11 September losses in the s...
Fraud: together we'll crack it.
Glenn Marr calls for action on fraud as local authorities, already struggling with stretched funds are forced to cover the major portion of claims from their own budgets, reducing the money available for front-line services.
Civil Justice Council report not due before end of year.
The Civil Justice Council's working party to investigate the feasibility of fixed costs in personal ...
Savings chaos needs firm direction.
The savings market has been plunged into crisis over the past week, following the publication of two...
Sherwood International wins licence.
Sherwood International has won a multi-million-pound licence and implementation agreement from Trans...
Down to the vote.
After another year of high-quality entrants, David Bland, chairman of the panel, offers some insights into the judging procedure.
Service Provider of the Year - Solus.
The model partnership of Solus Accident Repair Centre and Norwich Union proves the motor repair industry is more than ready to move into the fast lane. Jonathan Swift reports.
Life Insurer of the Year - Legal & General Assurance.
In the face of fundamental change in the UK life insurance market, Legal & General has managed to keep one step ahead by adopting new products and adapting others. Marcus Alcock explains.
Appointment at British Insurance Brokers Association.
The British Insurance Brokers Association has confirmed that, following its annual general meeting o...
A year to be proud of.
The past year has been an incredibly difficult one for the industry - particularly in the aftermath of 11 September - but it has collectively risen to the challenge, as demonstrated by the high level of this year's entrants.
Insurers signing up to checksure.
Insurers are signing up to online credit checking service checksure, which has been accredited by th...
Appointment at Halifax General Insurance.
Halifax General Insurance has appointed Louise Furness as head of household customer service. She wa...
Many culpable in CD collapse.
Regulators at Lloyd's, insurers, the stock market, analysts and solicitors working with Claims Direc...
Appointment at The Tenet Group.
The Tenet Group has appointed Peter Lane, former investment director of Aberdeen Murray Johnstone Pr...
Appointment at Bray Wintour Patis.
Bray Wintour Patis has recruited Stephen Aldridge. Working as an account handler in the companies af...
Cornhill moves: no job losses.
A restructuring of Allianz Cornhill's household claims operations will not lead to redundancies, acc...
Personal Lines Broker of the Year - Aon Affinity Insurance Services.
Aon Affinity Insurance Services tailors its products to fit specific customers, building up a specialist knowledge along the way, and reaps the benefits in a satisfied customer and staff base. Diane Smyth reports.
Local knowledge.
While rivals close branches and make people redundant, NIG Commercial is looking to double its staff and open new offices. Managing director Charles Earle and manager Lyn Carslake talk to Jonathan Swift.
Penny Black's insurance week.
Penny understands net curtain twitching and raised eyebrows were back in fashion in Wapping last wee...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill Engineering.
Martin Ball has been promoted by Allianz Cornhill Engineering to the position of underwriting and op...
Lloyd's Syndicate of the Year - Beazley.
Beazley Furlonge Syndicate 623 has found the perfect balance in its approach to underwriting and, with such careful consideration, its profits look set to continue in the same upward trend, predicts Marcus Alcock.