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Benfield shares hammered as results disappoint
Reinsurance broker Benfield reported falling 2007 revenues and profits as the firm was hit by the sliding dollar, competitive reinsurance pricing and experienced a continued drag from losses at its fledgling corporate risks division.
Validius-IVC and Laird team up
Validus-IVC, a specialist management consultancy, and Laird Assessors have announced a strategic partnership.
Omega says takeover discussons ongoing; reports doubling of FY profit
Bermudian-domiciled Lloyd’s (re)insurer Omega Insurance said takeover discussions were ongoing, although gave the market nothing to report.
DWF appoints catastrophic injury specialist
Law firm DWF has announced that partner Philip D’Netto has joined its Manchester-based catastrophic injury team.
AA pours scorn on Datamonitor claim of motor market recovery
AA Insurance Brokers has thrown doubt on claims the motor market may make a profit for the first time in 15 years in 2009. The broker points to continuing claims inflation and premium competitiveness as key factors that will make profitability in two…
Motor market tipped to make profit for first time in 15 years
A new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor reveals that the UK private motor insurance market could finally make a profit in 2009 after 14 years of unprofitability.
Apex training accreditation
Insurance training firm Apex Consultants has become the first company to receive apprenticeship accr...
Small firms unprotected against worker action
Nearly two thirds of smaller businesses are still leaving themselves "hugely exposed" to legal actio...
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Appointment at BLM
Berrymans Lace Mawer has appointed partner Stuart Hardy to its catastrophic injury division. Mr Hard...
The Sun seals insurance deal
Aggregator Onlyfinance.com has secured white label deals with The Sun Online and Loot. The price co...
Microsite hopes to demystify insurer-speak
Following five months of development, Halifax Home Insurance has this week launched an online and in...
Appointment at CRDN UK
Ali Mahdi is the new chief executive of Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network UK. Mr Mahdi has m...
Spanish giant puts insurer plan on hold
Spanish banking giant Santander has delayed plans to launch a UK-based risk carrying insurance compa...
Equity buys Devon broker
Equity Insurance has acquired Devon broker, Holsworthy Insurance, as part of its continuing expansio...
Appointment at Darwin Rhodes
Professional services recruiter Darwin Rhodes Group has appointed a new manager in its Birmingham of...
LIU enlists assistant VP
Liberty International Underwriters has appointed Jonathan Powell to join its Bristol office as regio...
New XL CUO appointed
XL Insurance has appointed John Glancy to the newly created position of chief underwriting officer. ...
Appointment at Allianz
Allianz Schemes has appointed Jon Layton to focus on the development of broker business and affinity...
Appointment at Arag
Legal expenses provider Arag has recruited Ben Clarkson as a management accountant. He previously sp...
Heritage reports 126% profit hike
Heritage has reported profits before tax for 2007 of £23.3m, marking a 126% increase on the previous...
Kiln delists after Tokio deal
Kiln has delisted from the London Stock Exchange following its acquisition by Tokio Marine. ...