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Alea says paid 20% of its liabilities over 2007
Alea, the (re)insurer in run-off, said it paid off 20% of its liabilities over the course of 2007, the group said in a statement today.
Insured losses for Windstorm Emma €750-1.3bn - AIR
Insured onshore wind losses for Windstorm Emma will be between €750m - €1.3 bn, catastrophe risk modeling group AIR Worldwide Corporation estimates.
Brit appoints cargo underwriter
Brit has appointed Andrew Coutts as cargo underwriter with immediate effect. He will report to marine underwriting director, Anthony Forsyth, and replaces Tony Sigwart, who is retiring in May after 40 years in the market.
Kwik-Fit awarded quality accreditation
Kwik-Fit has been awarded a new accreditation for its range of services supplied through its headquarters and 670 UK centres and mobile units.
MMA commercial property goes live on Acturis
Intermediary only insurer, MMA Insurance, has announced the addition of its commercial property owners product to the Acturis broker platform, as part of its ongoing strategy to grow its property owners’ portfolio.
Groupama Healthcare enhances web presence
In the first of a number of important online initiatives designed to improve access to information and streamline business processes, Groupama Healthcare has revamped and re-launched its corporate website.
MMA commercial property owners goes live on Acturis
Intermediary only insurer, MMA Insurance (MMA), has added its Commercial Property Owners product to the Acturis broker platform, as part of their ongoing strategy to grow their Property Owners’ portfolio.
Catlin reports record $462m net income
Catlin reported an 8% increase in net income to $462m.
CII endorses insurer's excellence programme
Royal and Sun Alliance's underwriting excellence programme has been formally accredited by the Chart...
Time to Test Yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers
Allianz hires graduate boss
Allianz Insurance has appointed Abby Cox as its new graduate manager. Based at the company's office...
UK workplaces recognise value in retaining older employees
It costs up to £8200 to replace each employee forced to retire at 65, according to the Chartered Ins...
Pick of the Week
Post supplements editor Stephanie Denton and editor Jonathan Swift provides a run down of the major n...
RBSI chief not worried by NIG channel conflict
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance chief executive Chris Sullivan has dismissed suggestions the busine...
RSA sheds a fifth of commercial motor to boost COR
Royal and Sun Alliance has claimed that if it had not shed a fifth of its commercial motor book, its...
Appointment at Watson Wyatt
Watson Wyatt has appointed Jeremy Nurse to its insurance and financial services practice. Mr Nurse h...
Marsh appoints Greaves
Marsh has appointed Neil Greaves as leader of its forensic accounting and claims services practice i...
LPC unveils claims service
Legal and Professional Claims has announced its new web-based professional claims and risk managemen...
Insurance Race Day 2008
If you want to take part in this year's inaugural Insurance Race Day at Kempton Park on 22 April you...
Appointment at Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor Adjusting has taken on a senior forensic accountant Mikael Tannerskog to support its ...
HBoS emphasises 90% COR
Halifax Bank of Scotland saw its general insurance profit and gross written premiums reduced in 2007...
Axa recruits Dunn
Axa has recruited Jeff Dunn as senior development manager for its personal lines division, having pr...
Hughes opens trio of offices
Northern Ireland-based insurance broker Hughes and Company is investing £1m in opening three new off...
Appointment at Alec Finch
Alec Finch and Company has appointed Paula Williams as managing director. Ms Williams joined Alec Fi...