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Electrical Contractors’ Insurance creates new affinity division
Following the acquisition of Brand Risks Group in September 2008, Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Services has announced that the Brand Risks businesses are now being integrated into ECIS and will become the basis for the formation of a new affinity…
Tawa targets US growth
Risk capital and insurance services provider Tawa has outlined plans to increase its investment in the US marketplace.
Brightside swoops for Quote Exchange
Brightside Group has agreed to purchase the entire issued share capital of Quote Exchange Limited for a maximum consideration of £3.7m in cash and the issue of 1,394,700 ordinary shares in Brightside
ABI warns members to prepare for EU gender ruling
In a letter sent by the Association of British Insurers to board members, acting director general Maggie Craig, has advised members to make the necessary preparations for a judgment by the European Court of Justice that as a general principle differences…
ABI warns members to prepare for EU gender ruling
In a letter sent by the Association of British Insurers to board members, acting director general Maggie Craig, has advised members to make the necessary preparations for a judgment by the European Court of Justice that as a general principle differences…
Risk management salaries up says Mercer
Salaries for risk management roles in financial services organisations are increasing as the sector responds to regulatory guidance, according to data issued by Mercer.
Risk management salaries up says Mercer
Salaries for risk management roles in financial services organisations are increasing as the sector responds to regulatory guidance, according to data issued by Mercer.
Munich Re offers renewable energy insurance first
Munich Re is insuring the guarantees which builder of wind-powered plants, Fuhrländer, is giving its customers.
Munich Re offers renewable energy insurance first
Munich Re is insuring the guarantees which builder of wind-powered plants, Fuhrländer, is giving its customers.
Aspen insurance division makes $23.6m underwriting loss in 2010
Aspen's insurance segment has made an underwriting loss of $23.6m in 2010, compared with an underwriting profit of $13.9m in 2009.
Beazley focuses on M&A as profit rises to $251m
Beazley has confirmed that acquiring businesses in its target markets remains a key priority despite its failed bid to acquire Lloyd’s competitor Hardy towards the end of last year.
Beazley focuses on M&A as profit rises to $251m
Beazley has confirmed that acquiring businesses in its target markets remains a key priority despite its failed bid to acquire Lloyd’s competitor Hardy towards the end of last year.
ELTO attracts 90% of insurer market
More than 90% of employers’ liability insurers have voluntarily signed up to the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office service.
Chaucer confirms potential offers
Chaucer has confirmed that it has received a "number of approaches" recentlly, regarding a possible offer.
Jelf unveils head of personal lines
Jelf Insurance Brokers has named Antony Summers as its new managing director for its personal lined business.
Ally insists it still plans to sell "discontinued op" Provident Insurance
Provident Insurance’s US owner Ally Financial has told Post it still plans to sell the business despite revealing in its 2010 accounts last week that the business was now classed as a “discontinued operation as of 12/31/2010”.
Amendments to Solvency II to "finesse" transition
Proposed amendments to the Solvency II Directive from Omnibus II include transitional measures “seem far more wide-ranging than had previously been alluded to in QIS5 and other discussions”, according to Towers Watson.
Amendments to Solvency II to "finesse" transition
Proposed amendments to the Solvency II Directive from Omnibus II include transitional measures “seem far more wide-ranging than had previously been alluded to in QIS5 and other discussions”, according to Towers Watson.
AVCIS reaches £4m recovery milestone with South African haul
Following the recovery of 18 high-value stolen vehicles from South Africa, the UK’s vehicle crime unit has announced that it has recovered vehicles valued in excess of £4 million during the past four months.
New partners join DWF’s insurance team
DWF has appointed two new partners, Ashley Mahon and Joseph Arazi, to its insurance team.
Heath Lambert extends affinity deal
Heath Lambert Insurance Services has extended its partnership with The Stroke Association to offer a new suite of travel products for stroke survivors, their families and carers.
Triumph stays with Equity Direct
Following a tender process Equity Direct Broking Limited said it has retained its affinity partnership with Triumph Motorcycles.
Trio joins Ecclesiastical's City team
Ecclesiastical has boosted its London regional centre underwriting team with the appointments of two underwriters and a regional sales manager.
Chartis improves D&O offering
Chartis UK has extended its directors' & officers' policy to cover threats associated with social media.