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Stolen goods database links up with Police
Swift-Find - the UK-based on-line registry of new, used and stolen valuables – has been integrated with the North Wales Police IT system, marking the first time a UK police force has integrated with a national database to automatically distribute…
Questgates founder forms new adjusting firm
Martin Mathieson, a former founder and managing partner of QuestGates has established a new specialist adjusting business, focusing on liability adjusting and claims management services.
TRIA not a long-term solution claims panel
The recent move by Congress to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) did not provide the industry with the long-term solution it needs, according to an assessment of experts participating in a recent webinar sponsored by the Insurance Leadership…
Temple Legal signs capacity deal with QBE
Legal expenses provider Temple Legal Protection, has signed a long-term underwriting capacity partnership with QBE.
Marsh launches avian flu survey
Broker Marsh and its sister firm Kroll, the risk consulting company, has launched an online global survey to help businesses, government entities, educational institutions, and other organizations evaluate their preparedness for a flu pandemic.
White Mountains renews Olympus Q/S and cedes RI to Helicon start-up
In its 4th quarter results announcement White Mountains Re has confirmed that it has renewed its quota-share reinsurance arrangements with Olympus Re, albeit on modified terms and including a new reinsurance company called Helicon.
Integro bags former Marsh Canada CEO
Sheldon Rankin, former Chairman and CEO of Marsh Canada, has been named Chairman of the Canadian arm of $300m broker start-up Integro.
Compre makes double run-off acquisition
Compre Holdings has acquired two further general insurance run-off companies. Through its acquisition vehicle, Finnex Holdings, it agreed with Pohjola Group plc of Finland to acquire its two general reinsurance run-off subsidiaries: Bothnia International…
Pioneer launches online income protection service
Income protection provider Pioneer Friendly Society, has launched e-Pioneer, a new on-line e-Business system offering on-line service to intermediaries. E-Pioneer is a web-based system offering instant quotes and immediate underwriting decisions.
Gallagher hit by continued contingent commission issues
(Re)insurance Broker Arthur J Gallagher has seen its profits slump over 2005 in the wake of the backlash against contingent commissions.
Winlow resurfaces at service provider
Mark Winlow, former managing director of personal lines at Zurich has joined the London pracice of LECG, a global expert services firm, as a director.
Advent sees US property cat rates double
In a bullish trading statement Lloyd's property Cat specialist Advent has pointed to rate increases across all key accounts, and has reported exposed US property Cat rate increases of up to 100%.
Former Gen Re and AIG executives face Grand Jury, claims report
Three former General Re executives and an ex-American International Group (AIG) executive have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a controversial transaction between the two giants, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Women staff set to increase
The amount of women employed in the financial services and insurance industry is set to grow signifi...
Mondial cuts staff sickness
Mondial UK claims it has significantly reduced the sickness absence of its employees, following the ...
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers
Axa given CII's professional development accreditation
Insurer Axa has been awarded a continuing professional development accreditation by the Chartered In...
Insurer promotes healthy lifestyles
The chief executive of health insurer Scot Healthcare has urged employers to promote a healthy lifes...
Croydon takes first captive steps
Moves by local authorities to retain more of their own insurance risks have gathered pace after one ...
Arepa plans two new regional offices
Disaster recovery firm Arepa is looking to expand its UK footprint, with at least two UK regional of...
Events
9 February Chartered Insurance Institute - Guiding the Profession, Members' Roadshow Belfast Tel:...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny certainly had her fill of parties last week, with the one at the top of the list undoubtedly i...
Industry hits back over claims tracing
The Association of British Insurers has reacted angrily to criticisms that it is becoming harder for...
Appointment at Broker Network
Mark Farrimond has been appointed sales manager by Broker Network. He was previously employed as nor...