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Concern over Google buying BTQ
Google intends to run Beat That Quote as a separate business in the near term, following its £37.7m acquisition of the aggregator.
Aviva takes minority stake in rehabilitation firm HCML
Aviva Health UK has made a “significant” investment to secure a minority shareholding in rehabilitation firm HCML.
Aviva takes minority stake in HCML – Insurance News Now – 9 March 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including Aviva Health’s “significant” investment to secure a minority shareholding in rehabilitation firm HCML.
Willis appoints new commercial and networks boss
Willis UK & Ireland, has appointed Brendan McCafferty as managing director of its commercial and network businesses.
Duo joins Hiscox media team
Hiscox's UK technology and media team has appointed Jiveen Lal as senior technology & media underwriter – north, and Matthew Webb as senior technology & media underwriter - south.
SFO and police make arrests in connection with Kaupthing collapse
The Serious Fraud Office, City of London Police, Essex Police and Icelandic investigators have mounted search and arrest operations in London and Reykjavik.
CNA combines French and Italian operations
CNA Europe has formed a combined France & Italy operational region headed by Danilo Saitta.
CNA combines French and Italian operations
CNA Europe has formed a combined France & Italy operational region headed by Danilo Saitta.
Lorega adds to Midlands broker team
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has appointed Tracey Sutton as broker business development manager for the Midlands region.
Kane to leave Lloyds Banking Group
Archie Kane is to retire from his position as Lloyds Banking Group executive director as part of a management restructure.
Turkey advised to adopt SII rules
Aon Benfield has advised Turkish insurers to take part in the European Union’s Solvency II protocol.
Turkey advised to adopt SII rules
Aon Benfield has advised Turkish insurers to take part in the European Union’s Solvency II protocol.
Lords accuse gender ruling of "preventing true equality"
Members of the House of Lords have criticised the European Court of Justice ruling on gender discrimination in insurance policies and annuities.
Lords accuse gender ruling of "preventing true equality"
Members of the House of Lords have criticised the European Court of Justice ruling on gender discrimination in insurance policies and annuities.
Ageas UK reports £16.6m GI loss in 2010, after Q4 weather claims hit
Ageas UK's general insurance made a loss of £16.6m on gross written premium of £925.1m (an increase of 14.9% on 2009) in 2010.
Business Bermuda names chairman
The board of directors of Business Bermuda have unanimously elected David Cash as its chairman.
Facebook reveals insurance fraud
Axa investigators have uncovered a car insurance fraud in Wirral after discovering the two conspirators were Facebook friends.
Kerry London confirms senior departure
Regional director Zena Tebboth has left Kerry London, Postonline can reveal.
Insurecom reshuffles board
Insurecom has confirmed that that both chief executive Phillip Walter and chief financial officer Rod Britton are to leave the business in May, following a decision to restructure the business.
Large risks need to be in IMD says Ferma
The revised European Insurance Mediation Directive should incorporate binding standards of transparency for brokers in their relationship with insurance buyers no matter what size the risks.
Large risks need to be in IMD says Ferma
The revised European Insurance Mediation Directive should incorporate binding standards of transparency for brokers in their relationship with insurance buyers no matter what size the risks.
Tax on the City of London a step closer
A new tax on the City of London, controlled by the EU, has come a step closer after Labour MEPs backed a European Parliament call for an EU Financial Transaction Tax, Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative economics spokesman, warned today.
Tax on the City of London a step closer
A new tax on the City of London, controlled by the EU, has come a step closer after Labour MEPs backed a European Parliament call for an EU Financial Transaction Tax, Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative economics spokesman, warned today.
Capita Managing Agency to manage new run-off
Capita Managing Agency has been approved by Lloyd’s to manage a newly created run-off syndicate at Lloyd’s, 2255.