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Allianz offers long-term defects cover for civil engineering projects
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has introduced a new long-term defects cover for civil engineering projects, aimed at bridges, tunnels, culverts and retaining walls.
Aviva teams up with homeless charity
Aviva has teamed up with the charity Railway Children to launch its first ever cause related marketing programme.
Collins Stewart: main reinsurance markets will continue to soften
Collins Stewart hosted a call with Alistair Lockhart-Smith, MD of JLT Re, for feedback from Monte Carlo on Thursday afternoon.
Cat pool pays out to Anguilla
The Anguilla government has been paid $4.23m by the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility following the passage of Tropical Cyclone Earl, which passed close to the island on 30 August.
FSA chairman warns against EU interference in regulation
Lord Adair Turner has insisted the UK’s regulatory system is better served remaining under the control of UK authorities, and not in Brussels, according to reports.
Stakeholders agree flood roadmap
Environment minister Richard Benyon attended a flood management summit and met with insurers to discuss how best to ensure that insurance is widely available for homes at risk of flooding.
FSA chairman warns against EU interference in regulation
Lord Adair Turner has insisted the UK’s regulatory system is better served remaining under the control of UK authorities, and not in Brussels, according to reports.
Exclusive French insurance review now available
In our latest article the chief executive officer for Aviva France Jean-Pierre Menanteau looks at the complex legal and competition structure in the French Insurance market.
London remains "key location" for insurance industry
A new report into the issue of domiciles for property & casualty insurers and reinsurers has found access to markets was overwhelmingly the key criteria.
Elite joins consumer alliance
Legal expenses Elite Insurance has joined the Consumer Justice Alliance as one of seven founding members.
L&G signs corporate governance pledge
Legal & General Investment Management has signed up to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment.
L&G signs corporate governance pledge
Legal & General Investment Management has signed up to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment.
Wind turbine modelling tool launched
A new wind energy risk assessment tool aims to give wind operators access to more competitive premiums.
Wind turbine modelling tool launched
A new wind energy risk assessment tool aims to give wind operators access to more competitive premiums.
Ocaso retains A+ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of Ocaso Seguros y Reaseguros.
Ocaso retains A+ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of Ocaso Seguros y Reaseguros.
Ex Co-op MD joins RBSI senior team
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has appointed John Reizenstein as its new finance director, subject to regulatory approval.
RSA improves arson risk model
RSA has replaced its geographic risk assessment tool with a model that aims to more accurately determine the risk of arson for individual commercial and residential properties.
Hardy appoints property underwriters
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has recruited two underwriters within its non-marine property division of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 382.
Sassoon outlines rescue plan for future failures
Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Sassoon has set out proposals for a new “special” administration regime to strengthen the UK’s ability to deal with future failures of investment firms.
Charles Taylor wins LMA contract
Charles Taylor Insurance Services and Xchanging Claims Service have been selected by the Lloyd’s Market Association to provide claims services to address non-moving claims on behalf of managing agents.
AA calls for government to resist spending cuts on flood defences
AA Insurance is urging the government to resist any temptation to cut spending on flood defences in its autumn comprehensive spending review.