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CTC: 2010 earnings likely to be at the lower end of expectations
In an interim management statement covering the period between 1 July 2010 to 16 November 2010, Charles Taylor Consulting today said business activity has been broadly in line with the expectations contained in its half yearly report.
Moneysupermarket reports insurance revenues up 13% over Q3 2009
Moneysupermarket today said its financial performance in the third quarter and in the year to date is in line with the board's expectations.
Canopius adds to marine and North America divisions
Canopius has appointed Charles Fernandez as marine property and deputy marine liability underwriter, and Andrew Fowles as North American facilities underwriter.
Jelf launches property offering
Jelf has launched a new proposition aimed at simplifying the insurance process for the property sector.
Markel adds to trade credit team
Markel International has expanded its trade credit division with three appointments.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Apil rejects MoJ personal injury stance
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has responded to the government's launch of its consultation on the Jackson Review proposals.
Amlin Bermuda enters casualty reinsurance market
Amlin is to start writing casualty reinsurance business at its office in Bermuda from 1 January 2011.
Pensions sector rejects EU Solvency II proposals
Proposals by the European Union to introduce Solvency II-style regime for pension funds have been rejected by the UK’s National Association of Pension Funds.
Pensions sector rejects EU Solvency II proposals
Proposals by the European Union to introduce Solvency II-style regime for pension funds have been rejected by the UK’s National Association of Pension Funds.
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance confirms new director
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Holdings has appointed Alastair Torbet to the newly created role of group sales and marketing director.
CRIF launches vehicle credit hire intelligence service
A new service enabling motor insurers to cross check vehicle credit hire periods and reduce claims leakage by identifying fraudulent arrangements has been launched by CRIF Decision Solutions.
Groupama names new PL development underwriter
Groupama Insurances has appointed former Axa assistant product manager Julian Abson as its new personal lines motor development underwriter.
The Claims Awards 2011
The Claims Club has been championing and supporting the UK general insurance claims sector since 2003 and as part of its ongoing mission it will be rewarding those that have made a difference in the last year at next year’s Claims Awards.
VFM co-founder joins the IFB
VFM co-founder and ex-director Stephen Dalton has joined the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Former Standard Life MD to head up Barclays' insurance division
Barclays has appointed Paul McNamara as managing director of insurance and investments.
Aviva offers BI advice to tech sector
Aviva has launched a free business continuity plan template for businesses in the technology sector.
Norton Rose Group extends international footprint
Canadian law firm Ogilvy Renault and South African law firm Deneys Reitz will join Norton Rose Group on 1 June 2011, the legal practice has confirmed.
Norton Rose Group extends international footprint
Canadian law firm Ogilvy Renault and South African law firm Deneys Reitz will join Norton Rose Group on 1 June 2011, the legal practice has confirmed.
Travel insurance premiums start to rise - as predicted
Peter Hayman, director of travel insurance specialists P J Hayman, has commented on the announcement that Axa is to increase its insurance premiums.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Zurich: telematics can reduce costs by 30%
Companies could use new technological developments to reduce the costs of crashes in their motor fleets by up to 30%, according to Zurich Financial Services Group.