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Catlin grosses £134.1m
Lloyd's newest top dog Catlin reported income before tax of £134.1m (2005: £10.2m), on gross written...
Smart and Cook acquires
Smart and Cook has announced its 52nd acquisition with the purchase of Slater Marchant in the Yorksh...
Appointment at Direct Group
Direct Group has appointed Charles Coburn as business development manager. He joins from Sterling, w...
Claims payment concern
The insurance industry's record on paying claims is a cause of continuing concern to commercial buye...
Penny black's insurance week
Always keen to catch up with former chums, Penny was delighted to bump into former managing director...
MVRA renews PO contract
MVRA has renewed its accident management contract with the Post Office for a sixth year. The contrac...
Bermuda flight for Kiln
Lloyd's insurer Kiln has announced proposals for a new Bermudian domiciled holding company for the K...
Irwin Mitchell in big brand link-up
Irwin Mitchell is primed for a major push of its commoditised legal service products to high street ...
SFO begins Invaro probe
The Serious Fraud Office is investigating failed claims farmer Invaro, following raids at a number o...
Beazley profits from capacity ownership
Beazley enjoyed the fruits of greater capacity ownership in 2006, posting record £86.8m profits, wit...
Appointment at IAIS
Walter Bell, commissioner of the Alabama department of insurance, has been elected vice-chair of The...
Harrison joins Lockton
Lockton International has appointed Ian Harrison as an executive director of its global casualty tea...
Ex-Willis brokers in the dock over confidence allegations
Global broker Willis has launched a legal action in the High Court against two former aerospace empl...
Lancashire profits rise
Bermuda-based reinsurance group Lancashire reported a profit after tax of $159.3m (£82.4m) on gross ...
Appointment at AMG
AMG has appointed Tony Easter as regional manager for London, East and Anglia, heading up the Bury S...
Fortis targets MNW and young after £77.5m profit
Fortis is planning new products for young drivers and mid-net worth households as it reports record ...
Towergate: further court battles to come
Towergate is preparing for further battles with Insurance Risk Solutions in court this summer, after...
Money Supermarket eyes overseas market launches
Money Supermarket is looking at expanding its brand overseas, with plans to launch later this year, ...
Appointment at Marsh and Company
Marsh and Company has appointed Rob Marsh to the newly created role of chief executive officer. Unde...
RSA expects to rely less on UK earnings by 2009
Royal and Sun Alliance's UK business could represent just 21% of the group's profits by 2009, as the...
Appointment at Sterling
Sterling has appointed James Guthrie as senior development manager in its household division. Mr Gut...
Hiscox Bermuda bonanza
Hiscox has recorded pre-tax profits up 186% to £201.1m (2005: £70.2m). Gross written premium income ...
Non-life flying high
The non-life insurance market in the UK is benefiting from stable economic growth, low inflation, ve...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as these highlights from past articles reveal