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Arista boosts online trading platform
Arista has increased the range of products available to brokers via its online trading platform.
Renaissance Re has $275m exposure to US hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Bermuda-based reinsurer Renaissance Re said that it currently estimates that Hurricanes Gustav and Ike will have a combined net negative impact on the Company's third quarter results of approximately $275m, with the majority of these estimated losses…
Senior Helix execs move to Randall & Quilter
Randall & Quilter, the run-off specialist, has said that Colin Johnson and Mike Palmer, currently directors of consultancy, administration and support provider Helix UK, are to join them.
Aon Re Global recruits senior exec from Guy Carpenter
A senior Guy Carpenter executive has moved from the company to work for broking rival Aon, a senior source has told Reinsurance.
Greenlight Capital Re in Q3 profit warning
Greenlight Capital Re, the reinsurance arm of hedge fund Greenlight Capital, warned that it expects a net loss for the third quarter of $3.30-3.45.
Platinum Re estimates Gustav, Ike losses at $105m
Platinum Underwriters Holdings, the Bermuda-based (re)insurer, said that Hurricanes Gustav and Ike may cost it $105m net of reinstatement premiums and tax benefit.
Beazley in management reshuffle
Beazley has made a series of senior level management appointments designed to strengthen its operational and underwriting capabilities.
Welfare reform to shake up group income protection
The implementation of the new Welfare Reform Act could have far-reaching consequences for the future design of group income protection benefit policies, according to Watson Wyatt.
Willis completes $2.1bn acquisition of Hilb Rogal and Hobbs
Willis Group Holdings has completed its $2.1bn acquisition of Hilb Rogal and Hobbs Company, in a move that doubles Willis’ revenues and geographic presence in North America, and strengthens key practice areas.
Willis completes $2.1bn buyout of US rival
Willis Group has completed the acquisition of Hilb Rogal and Hobbs for $2.1bn (£1.2bn) in a move that the broker claims will double Willis’ revenues and geographic presence in North America.
Promoting diversity is not about ticking boxes
Organisations across the UK are grappling with the best way to find, hire and hang on to a diverse w...
Lloyd's welcomes top recruits as graduate programme kicks off
Lloyd's welcomed its first group of nine candidates onto its inaugural graduate programme last week,...
Acumus claims first in travel trade training
Acumus Insurance Solutions has claimed a first in offering the travel trade an online, industry-reco...
Watson Wyatt warn on consequences for group IP from Welfare Reform Act
The implementation of the new Welfare Reform Act later this month could have far-reaching consequences for the future design of group income protection (GIP) benefit policies, warns a major consulting firm.
Bright Grey launch online calculator to help IFAs calculate consumer expenditure
Bright Grey has launched an online lifestyle calculator for advisers so they to work out their clients' monthly expenditure and help demonstrate how much protection they can afford.
LeadPoint offers £100 for every new customer
LeadPoint has said it will pay £100 for every new lead buyer referred by a current account holder.
Pick of the week
Post editor Jonathan Swift and reporter Alwynne Gwilt look at the major stories from the general insu...
New guidance on sewer subsidence risk
A protocol has been developed to help reduce or prevent delays in investigating events where there i...
Sterling cites 2010 goal to cull numbers
Sterling Insurance is slicing hundreds of brokers from its books in a move to almost double annual i...
Appointment at Zenith
Gibraltar-based Zenith Insurance has appointed Ian Holmes as director of claims. Mr Holmes is a seni...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
Groupama adds to suite
Groupama has added 12 trades to its Optima Trade Plus and Optima Trade and Professional products, in...
Appointment at Cigna
Cigna has appointed Douglas Rice as sales director of its UK healthcare business. Previously with Bu...
NU: hold onto EL records
Norwich Union has advised employers to keep a record of their employers' liability insurance cover, ...