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Biba hits back at "ill-informed" Law Society PI comments
The British Insurance Brokers' Association today described the Law Society's recent comments on solicitors professional indemnity cover as ‘ill-informed’ and ‘self-promoting’.
ICO to investigate firms who hired rogue PIs
The Information Commissioner’s Office has launched an investigation into the blue-chip companies accused of hiring rogue private investigators.
Charles Taylor expands Middle Eastern operations
Charles Taylor has acquired a stake in Saudi Arabian loss adjuster Noble Inspection and Loss Adjustment Company.
Agria Pet Insurance unveils new MD
Agria Pet Insurance has appointed Simon Wheeler as managing director, the former head of sales and marketing at the firm.
Aon recruits Marsh Energy MD
Aon has named Marsh Energy managing director Robert Robinson as the leader of its global energy risk engineering team.
Oamps launches fleet product for haulage market
Specialist schemes provider Oamps has launched a new fleet product for the UK haulage market.
First Title strengthens commercial real estate team
First Title Insurance has announced the appointment of four new commercial underwriters to its commercial real estate team.
European reinsurers should focus on US APH
The expected increased ultimate cost of dealing with asbestos claims of $10bn (£6.4bn) is a source of growing uncertainty for European reinsurers, Ruxley Research has said.
Global reinsurer capital climbs 1% to $510bn
Global reinsurance capital climbed to $510bn as of 30 June, up 1% on 30 December according to Aon Benfield.
Reinsurer capital tops $510bn as results improve
Global reinsurance capital climbed to $510bn as of 30 June, up 1% on 30 December according to Aon Benfield.
Online property catalogue site launched
A former police officer is one third of a business partnership that has established a website that will assist customers with their insurance claims following loss or damage to personal items.
Lloyd's supports Ifed with £200k investment
Lloyd’s of London will support the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department by investing more than £200 000 in the City of London Police unit.
XL Group appoints Dennerstahl to head up professional lines
XL Group has appointed Louise Dennerstahl to head up its international professional lines business, covering Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
XL appoints head of global professional business
XL has appointed Louise Dennerstahl, former head of the Nordics for Zurich, as head of its international professional insurance business.
The Source unveils its new website
Source Insurance has launched a new website with improved features.
BGL recruits former Logica CFO
BGL Group has expanded its board with the appointment of a Seamus Keating, former CFO, COO and regional CEO of Logica as non-executive director.
Pioneer opens property cat division
David Carson has been appointed to grow Pioneer Underwriting's new property catastrophe reinsurance underwriting division.
Swiss group Helvetia records 13% profit growth
Swiss insurance group Helvetia has recorded first half post-tax profits of CHF4.7bn (£3.29bn) a 13% increase on its 2012 result.
Jelf Insurance Partnership launches motorsport division
Jelf Insurance Partnership is launching a motorsport division and expanding its teams in Hull and Leeds, it announced today.
Simon Maude joins Direct Group
Simon Maude has been appointed by Direct Group to grow its Total Claims Solution offering.
Insurance contracts top complaints list
Insurance contract terms received the most consumer complaints for the fifth consecutive year, according to data compiled by a London law firm.
Dakshina Kannada to provide livestock insurance again
The Indian region of Dakshina Kannada in the state of Karnataka has reintroduced livestock insurance.
Singapore's health insurance market 'set to quadruple'
According to a new report Singapore's health insurance market is set to triple according to a study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
Price softening possible in reinsurance market, says Fitch
The outlook for global reinsurance sector ratings remains stable, supported by capital strength and continued profitability, according to Fitch.