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RSA hires Coffey for personal lines restructure
RSA has appointed Mark Coffey as trading director, personal lines broker, with effect from 1 April.
Weighing Solvency II impacts on AM Best
Am Best said the implementation of Solvency II is shifting the focus from its quantitative impact to the specifics of the implementation.
Weighing Solvency II impacts on AM Best
Am Best said the implementation of Solvency II is shifting the focus from its quantitative impact to the specifics of the implementation.
Duo launches innovation and technology hub
A new insurance business dedicated to developing a greater appreciation and use of more innovative solutions and techniques within the UK insurance industry is being launched this week.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.
CNA creates new transport unit
CNA Insurance Company has formed a transportation & logistics industry team to operate throughout its European network.
Marine rates continue to plunge
Marine insurance rates are expected to continue softening in 2011, according to research by Marsh.
Weightmans acquires Vizards Wyeth insurance division
Law firm Weightmans will take on the insurance business of rival firm Vizards Wyeth from 1 April.
IFB set to increase operational resources
The Insurance Fraud Bureau said it is responding to market appetite for its services and growth in the number of industry customers it works with, by increasing its operational resources.
Allianz in timber frame warning
Allianz has launched a campaign to highlight the fire risks associated to timber frame construction sites.
RSA names new Al Ahlia boss
A former director of Principle Insurance, Lloyd East, has been appointed managing director of Al Ahlia Insurance, part of the RSA Group.
European credit insurance has to adapt to a new era
Moody’s ratings for European credit insurers is a continuously challenging economic environment as well as common trends in the sector of progressive relaxing in underwriting discipline.
European credit insurance has to adapt to a new era
Moody’s ratings for European credit insurers is a continuously challenging economic environment as well as common trends in the sector of progressive relaxing in underwriting discipline.
Brit takeover continues
The deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline Achilles offer for the company has been extended again.
MMA selects motor claims solution
MMA Insurance has selected ISO Claims Outcome Advisor for the company’s motor insurance claims.
Cunningham Lindsey hails fraud ring conviction
Cunningham Lindsey’s Investigation Services has helped to secure the convictions of two men involved in a £250,000 tractor ringing scam.
Dual sets up in NZ with ex-QBE trio
Dual International has expanded its global network with the opening of an office in Auckland, New Zealand.
NIG launches combined product
NIG has launched a new commercial combined product to replace its existing traders combined product for new business, incorporates more than 80 changes to policy cover and limits.
Ecclesiastical names chief risk officer
Ecclesiastical has appointed Nigel Gray as its new group risk and actuarial director and chief risk officer.
Chartis launches app for SME products
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products so brokers can obtain speculative or last minute quotes on the move.
Bridle acquires London broker Harrington Adams
Bridle Insurance has purchased London-based insurance broker Harrington Adams, specialists in motor and home insurance for City workers and small commercial business.
Southern hemisphere catastrophe events hit Beazley syndicate
Beazley Syndicate 623, which writes business on behalf of Names at Lloyd’s, has reported a 13.4% return on capacity for the 2008 underwriting year (previously 10%).
Aspen appoints president of US insurance
Aspen Insurance has named former Zurich global corporate chief executive Mario Vitale as president of US insurance.