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Ecclesiastical names new regional director
Ecclesiastical has appointed Julie Molloy as regional director for the northern region centre.
JLT announces 17% profit increase
Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has reported pre-tax profits of £119.4m for 2010 – an increase of 17% on 2009.
Crawford completes Italian deal
Crawford & Company has completed its acquisition of Italian liability loss adjuster Studio Bolton & Associati.
Crawford completes Italian deal
Crawford & Company has completed its acquisition of Italian liability loss adjuster Studio Bolton & Associati.
Kerry London announces board shake-up
Insurance broker Kerry London has revamped its management board with current group chief executive Damian Kissane taking up the newly-created post of CEO Kerry London Limited.
CEA calls for market diversity to be protected
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has called for future legislation on insurance distribution must be flexible enough to ensure diversity among national markets.
CEA calls for market diversity to be protected
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has called for future legislation on insurance distribution must be flexible enough to ensure diversity among national markets.
Blanc reveals Axa management restructure
Axa commercial chief executive Amanda Blanc has outlined a number of changes to the insurers management structure.
WNS opens new offices
Staff working for the new property claims business at WNS Assistance, have moved into new premises from today.
Assurant Solutions partners on Protection Pack for O2 in Germany
Telefónica O2 Germany and Assurant Solutions, have jointly developed a new protection pack for mobile phones and Iphones in Germany.
Assurant Solutions partners on Protection Pack for O2 in Germany
Telefónica O2 Germany and Assurant Solutions, have jointly developed a new protection pack for mobile phones and Iphones in Germany.
Arc Legal launches app
Arc Legal Assistance has launched the first UK Iphone claims app for legal expenses policies.
Lloyd’s market needs to move into a higher gear
Lloyd’s syndicates face an intensive period of activity if they are to meet the demanding Solvency II implementation schedule for 2011, according to Towers Watson.
Lloyd’s market needs to move into a higher gear
Lloyd’s syndicates face an intensive period of activity if they are to meet the demanding Solvency II implementation schedule for 2011, according to Towers Watson.
Aegis London moves into livestock
Aegis London has moved into livestock underwriting with the appointment of underwriter, Sophie Dunkerley.
IUA warns of regulatory threat to London’s competitiveness
The International Underwriting Association has revealed its fears that a revamp of the UK regulatory structure could cost London its place as a worldwide financial services hub.
Allianz pre tax profit drops to £158.5m
Allianz said the operating profit is “slightly ahead of plan” but below the 2009 level due to lower investment income and lower reserve releases.
QBE Europe improves COR
QBE Insurance Europe has announced an improved combined operating ratio of 90.5% (2009: 91.3%) despite being hit by the Chilean earthquake and Deepwater Horizon drilling rig incident.
QBE Europe improves COR
QBE Insurance Europe has announced an improved combined operating ratio of 90.5% (2009: 91.3%) despite being hit by the Chilean earthquake and Deepwater Horizon drilling rig incident.
LMA backs ban on referral fees
The Lloyd’s Market Association has backed government proposas to end recovery of conditional fee arrangements success fees and after-the-event premiums in its bid to reduce civil litigation costs.
Utley gears up for IPO
Neil Utley is stepping up his plans for a flotation of motor and home insurer Hastings Direct, according to newspaper reports.
GAB launches claims training course
GAB Robins has launched a training scheme for its loss adjusters and claims handling staff designed to reduce the claims lifecycle and costs of fire and water damage property claims.
Catastrophe exposure hits Hiscox profits
Hiscox has reported a fall in profits of more than £100m for 2010 after being hit a number of global catastrophes.
Questgates appoints fraud specialist
Questgates has expanded its counter fraud division with the appointment of Robin Hayward as senior investigator.