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Companies reassessing coverage in wake of Egyptian unrest
Marsh has said that companies are reassessing the adequacy of their insurance coverage and risk management arrangements in the wake of political unrest in Cairo and other cities across Egypt.
Towers Watson completes EMB deal
Towers Watson has confirmed its acquisition of EMB, the property and casualty professional services firm.
Flood-ravaged Queensland braces for cyclone Yasi
Queensland Australia is bracing itself for Yasi. According to catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide, the cyclone was about 1630 kilometers east northeast of Mackay and moving west at 30km as of the Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology 11:00 EST advisory.
Towergate to benefit from "first mover advantage," claims Fitch
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term issuer default rating of Towergate Finance at 'B'. The outlook is stable.
Rias home insurance earns five-stars
Home insurance provided by over 50s specialist Rias, has received the top five-star rating from Defaqto, in recognition of the level of features included in the product.
Policy sales up 68% in 2010 for Brightside
Insurance policy sales for Brightside Group rose 67.9% in the year ending December 2010, according to the company.
S&P: Omnibus II will stabilise insurer rating environment
Standard & Poor's today said it believes the European Commission's publication of its proposed revisions - known as Omnibus II - to the Solvency II directive, will have a stabilising impact on the market.
S&P: Omnibus II will stabilise insurer rating environment
Standard & Poor's today said it believes the European Commission's publication of its proposed revisions - known as Omnibus II - to the Solvency II directive, will have a stabilising impact on the market.
Brit share deal extended for fifth time
Achilles' has extended the deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline the private equity consortium’s offer for the company for a fifth time.
Brit share deal extended for fifth time
Achilles' has extended the deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline the private equity consortium’s offer for the company for a fifth time.
Towergate extends RDT technology partnership
Towergate has widened the use of RDT insurance application Landscape to include its let properties business line of products.
EU Directive will sharpen the finance agreements of credit hire organisations
The forthcoming Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010 may help the insurance industry deal with dubious credit hire agreements, according to Horwich Farrelly.
EU Directive will sharpen the finance agreements of credit hire organisations
The forthcoming Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010 may help the insurance industry deal with dubious credit hire agreements, according to Horwich Farrelly.
Keychoice unveils client communication tie-up
Keychoice has teamed up with website Briefyourmarket.com to offer brokers a new client communication system.
Apil CEO announces departure
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers chief executive Denise Kitchener is set to leave the organisation after 18 years to join law firm Pattinson and Brewer.
Antares names new marine account boss
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Antares has promoted John Potter to the role of marine hull, energy and liability account manager.
Arista opens Leeds office
Arista Insurance has opened the latest addition to its branch network with its seventh office in Leeds.
Aviva is "considering RSA bid"
Aviva is considering making a bid for RSA, according to press reports.
Aviva is "considering RSA bid"
Aviva is considering making a bid for RSA, according to press reports.
Advent seals £200m investment in Towergate and CCV
Towergate Partnership has entered into a conditional agreement in relation to a £200m investment by global private equity firm Advent International.
Jelf reports 21% increase in earnings
Jelf has reported a 21% increase in EBITDAE in its 2010 full-year results to £9.8m (2009: £8.1m) while revenue was stable at £70.4m (2009: £70.3m).
First corporate manslaughter case begins
The first trial under the new Corporate Manslaughter Act has begun in Winchester Crown Court.
Munich Re chief appointed PRI chairman
Munich Re America’s chief administrative officer Dr Wolfgang Engshuber has been elected chairman of UN-backed global investor-led initiative, the Advisory Council of Principles for Responsible Investment.
Munich Re chief appointed PRI chairman
Munich Re America’s chief administrative officer Dr Wolfgang Engshuber has been elected chairman of UN-backed global investor-led initiative, the Advisory Council of Principles for Responsible Investment.