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Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Insurers state position on ash cloud cover
Aviva and Ageas have updated customers on the potential impact of the Icelandic volcano.
Arista appoints East Anglia underwriter
Commercial lines MGA Arista Insurance has appointed Stephen Robinson as development underwriter for the East Anglia region.
Now Health International drops prices
Now Health International has cut its premiums in response to what it claims is a price sensitive market.
Barbon marks second year of growth with £11m profit
Barbon Insurance Group has recorded a pre-tax profit of over £11m based on a 4% increase in turnover in 2010.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Singapore broker
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the opening of a new representative office in Singapore through the acquisition of ITI Solutions, a specialist broking house.
Zurich rings changes to commercial broker division
Zurich has made a number of new appointments as part of the planned restructure of its UKGI commercial division.
Now Health International drops prices
Now Health International has cut its premiums in response to what it claims is a price sensitive market.
Hastings names retail boss
Hastings Direct has appointed Tobias van der Meer as the new managing director of Hastings Retail.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
Dual Italia signs bancassurance deal for D&O
Dual Italia, part of the Dual Group, has announced an agreement with banking group Intesa Sanpaolo Group to sell directors’ and officers’ policies through all of the bank’s branches that service corporate clients.
Energy insurance remains favourable despite natural catastrophes
Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Singapore broker
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the opening of a new representative office in Singapore through the acquisition of ITI Solutions, a specialist broking house.
Dual Italia signs bancassurance deal for D&O
Dual Italia, part of the Dual Group, has announced an agreement with banking group Intesa Sanpaolo Group to sell directors’ and officers’ policies through all of the bank’s branches that service corporate clients.
Energy insurance remains favourable despite natural catastrophes
Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.
Whittington sponsors launch of Sirius Lloyd’s Syndicate 1945
Lloyd’s managing agent Whittington Capital Management is sponsoring the launch of a new Lloyd’s syndicate. Syndicate 1945 will be supported by Sirius International Insurance, the Swedish reinsurer that is a member of the White Mountains Insurance Group.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.
Aviva Life CEO heads to Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Aviva UK Life CEO Toby Strauss to the position of group director for Insurance.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.
Xchanging restructures UK business
Business process outsourcing company Xchanging has restructured its UK business.
Dutch insurance market reaches saturation point
The Dutch insurance market is saturated and has become highly competitive, according to a new report.
RGL opens Manchester office
Forensic accountancy firm RGL has opened a new office in Manchester.