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Aviva tender sees three million policies switched
Arc Legal Assistance is set to take over Aviva's home and travel legal expenses book from rival provider DAS.
HNW return for John Sims
Former Chubb Europe personal lines manager John Sims has returned to the high net worth market as a consultant with Sterling.
Knowles joins in MMA management shake-up
Former general insurance boss of the Chartered Insurance Institute Peter Knowles has been appointed head of UK development at MMA following a management shake-up at the French-owned insurer.
EC proposals 'unnecessary'
CMS Cameron McKenna has responded to the European Commission's proposals for insurance guarantee schemes that could lead to the break-up of the the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Ecclesiastical repeats theft alert
Ecclesiastical has renewed its warning that many of the country's churches and buildings are being systematically targeted by criminals for their valuable metal.
Singapore insurance market poses threat to London warns Marsh
The London market needs to think about how it is responding to the expanding Singapore market if it is going to be competitive with rates.
Irish public liability claims hit €33m
The total value of public liability awards made by the Irish Injuries Board in 2009 was €33m.
Online health entrant aims to shake up market
Westfield Health has launched a consumer product under a new brand in what it claims will be a significant development in the health insurance market.
EC proposals 'unnecessary'
CMS Cameron McKenna has responded to the European Commission's proposals for insurance guarantee schemes that could lead to the break-up of the the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Irish public liability claims hit €33m
The total value of public liability awards made by the Irish Injuries Board in 2009 was €33m.
RSA appoints renewable energy underwriter
Insurer RSA has appointed Soledad Vitale as a renewable energy underwriter.
Former Capita manager joins listed outsourcing firm
Resources in Insurance Group has appointed David Codling as consultant, claims and development.
Sun Gard unveils new Solvency II technology
Technology firm Sun Gard has created a new enterprise risk management framework to support insurer’s Solvency II compliance initiatives.
Sun Gard unveils new Solvency II technology
Technology firm Sun Gard has created a new enterprise risk management framework to support insurer’s Solvency II compliance initiatives.
Equity World Cup competition: The perfect match
Spain’s triumph in the World Cup final may not have lived up to expectations — but our competition certainly did.
Moody's cuts Portugal rating
Moody's Investor Service has cut Portugal's debt rating two notches to A1 citing rising debt and weak growth prospects, and said the country may need to come up with more austerity measures in its 2011 budget.
UKGI head: independent brokers value their freedom
UKGI, the compliance services business for independent brokers, is launching a host of new market-facing services, including a new website and marketing support services, to help brokers grow long term profitable business.
Moody's cuts Portugal rating
Moody's Investor Service has cut Portugal's debt rating two notches to A1 citing rising debt and weak growth prospects, and said the country may need to come up with more austerity measures in its 2011 budget.
CEA concerned over EC insurance insolvency guarantee scheme
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has thrown its support behind the objective of protecting insurance policyholders and beneficiaries that underlies the package of measures the European Commission published yesterday.
A-Plan set to open new high street branch
A-Plan has strengthened its regional presence with the opening of a new branch in Poole, Dorset.
Brit raids RSA to ramp up liability team
Brit Insurance has appointed Tom Taylor as liability portfolio management underwriter.
ECIC assigned AM Best rating
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company - a division of EC Insurance - has been assigned a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) by AM Best.
CEA concerned over EC insurance insolvency guarantee scheme
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has thrown its support behind the objective of protecting insurance policyholders and beneficiaries that underlies the package of measures the European Commission published yesterday.
RBSI looks to rationalise structure ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is seeking a corporate adviser to help restructure its insurance business ahead of a sale or IPO.