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Equity points to discounts for motorcycle safety
A newly launched Driving Standards Agency register of post-test-motorcycle trainers will lead to discount incentives for riders keen to improve their skills, according to Equity Red Star.
Safeguard moves into caravan cover
Safeguard - the motorhome insurance division of the Swinton Group - is to move into the caravan insurance market with a comprehensive caravan cover policy.
Beazley offers management liability policy for non-profit organizations
A leading insurer of specialty lines, has launched a management liability policy for non-profit organizations that includes an optional extension for event cancellation.
First Assist founder Ablett returns in new role
Tim Ablett, former chief executive of FirstAssist, has been appointed by leading financial services consultancy, Project Consulting Partners, as a consultant specialising in the general insurance sector.
Claimant lawyer RJW planning post-Clementi overhaul
Russell Jones & Walker is set to become the first law firm to take advantage of the legal reforms recommended by Sir David Clementi, with a radical overhaul of its entire business structure.
JLT expands into eastern Europe following associate deal
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has announced a deal under which SIACI, its 32% owned French associate, will combine with Assurances et Conseils Saint-Honoré, the Paris-based employee benefit services provider and specialist insurance broker.
Nymex names date for Gallagher Re Cat futures launch
The New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) has announced that it will list the three new catastrophe risk index futures contracts, were announced by Gallagher Re in December 2006, on its electronic platform for trade on March 5.
Supercomputer prepares (re)insurers for climate change
One of the world’s largest supercomputers is helping insurers understand natural catastrophes in the face of climate change.
Argyll appoints key account exec
South East Broker, Argyll Insurance Services has hired Robert Alner from Nsure as an account executive. Mr Alner will be responsible for the management of a variety of Argyll’s key accounts as well as focussing upon business development.
Call for doctors audit says Bupa
Three quarters of consultants expect health insurers to take some responsibility for measuring and monitoring the effectiveness of specialists, according to research published today.
Scor bucks 1/1 trend with “remarkable” 10% growth
French reinsurer Scor has reported an increase of approximately 10% in worldwide premium income for non-life reinsurance renewed at 1 January 2007
Norwich Union critical illness product update
Norwich Union (NU) is introducing changes to some of its protection policies which include an increase to the maximum period that cover is available on some critical illness policies and the introduction of the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) best…
Retiring CCL founder maintains equity stake before flotation
Replacement vehicle specialist CCL UK has announced that its founder, Will Snelgrove, has now retired from the board but remains an 18% share holder.
Director appointed at Davies Liability
Investigation and claims handling specialist Davies Liability has promoted Jason Miles to the position of director.
Mapfre Asistencia opens in Jordan
Mapfre Assitencia has opened a new subsidiary in Jordan to service its assistance business in the region.
WNS appoints new marketing manager
Motor insurance claims management specialist WNS Assistance has appointed Mark Jackson as its new marketing manager.
FSA fines investment firm £10,500 for the failings of its subsidiary
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Trigon Pensions Limited (Trigon) £10,500 for failing to monitor advisers effectively at its appointed representative, Trigon Financial Services (TFS).
Hedge fund recovery boosts Max Re full-year, CFO to retire
Bermudian (re)insurer Max re has reported record net income of $216.9m for the full-year 2006, compared to $9.5m a year earlier.
Fitch gets in on ILS action
International ratings agency Fitch Ratings has set up an analytical team dedicated to ranking insurance-linked securities (ILS).
Beazley in new mid-market drive
Beazley has announced plans to begin underwriting commercial property business on an admitted basis from 19 February. The Lloyd's insurer said its aims to offer mid-sized clients service previously familiar only to the largest insurers.
European insurance boss addresses business insurance public inquiry
Gérard de La Martinière, President of CEA, the Brussels-based representative organisation for the European insurance and reinsurance industry, today participated at the European Commission’s public hearing which was held to gather reactions to the…
PXRE default cost on dead A&W Cat bond could hit $53m
In an SEC announcement troubled Bermudian Cat specialist PXRE has revealed that it could be on the hook for up tp $53.4m in termination charges for failing to pay the premiums due under retro deals with Atlantic and Western Re Limited, the Cayman vehicle…
Consolidator rebrands major acquisition
Following the merger one year ago, Reading-based corporate consultancy, Goss & Co, is rebranding to adopt the livery of parent company, Jelf Group.
Onlyinsurance.co.uk launches with 28-strong panel
Only Insurance.co.uk, a new concept in online home, motor and travel insurance, is set to radically shake up the aggregator sector when it goes live next month.