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Channel Islands insurer expands to Malta
The Heritage Group is continuing to expand its business with the announcement that they are opening an office in Malta specialising in insurance services.
Catlin claims Wellington January business retention exceeded expectations
Catlin has declared itself pleased with the January renewals following its merger with Lloyd's rival Wellington.
NU signs three year deal with Homeserve
Norwich Union and Homeserve have announced a 3-year extension to their existing glazing supply chain agreement. The contract for the provision of all door, window, locks, conservatory and garage door emergency repair and replacement services will now run…
Lloyd's insurer announces refinancing
Catlin Insurance today announced a refinancing and has priced an issue of US$600m noncumulative perpetual preferred shares at a dividend rate of 7.249 per cent.
BIBA Support for FSA’s work in PPI Sector
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has today lent its support to the Financial Services Authority’s announcement that its plans to strengthen sales practices in the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market have entered a new phase.
Higos beats competition to buy Homesure Direct
Somerset based Higos Insurance Services has bought Bristol based Homesure Direct beating strong competition from rival acquisitors.
Davies Liability opens office in Northern Ireland
Investigation and claims handling specialist Davies Liability has entered the Northern Ireland market with the opening of a Belfast office.
Towergate launches underwriting platform with Kewill
Towergate has launched a new underwriting platform with Kewill after the parties agreed a three year deal.
KPMG to face tribunal over Independent's collapse
KPMG is set to face a Joint Disciplinary Tribunal over the £1bn collapse of Independent Insurance company in 2001.
Broker Network sees turnover up 79% despite "difficult market conditions"
Broker Network Holdings today announced turnover increased by 79% to £10.48m (2005: £5.85m) for the six months to 31 October 2006.
FSA determined to see better practice in PPI sales
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today announced details of a new phase of its work designed to improve sales standards in the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market. This is one of the largest programmes of thematic work the FSA has undertaken.
FSA launches next phase of PPI clean up
The Financial Services Authority has announced details of a new phase of its work designed to improve sales standards in the Payment Protection Insurance market. This is one of the largest programmes of thematic work the FSA has undertaken.
Acturis extends commercial package lead with Allianz
Acturis is now live via iMarket with Allianz for its autorated offices and surgeries package product.
Helphire signals continental expansion
Helphire Group has appointed Alfonso Pickman to the post of country manager - Spain.
Catlin appoints US chief financial officer
Catlin Group Limited announces the appointment of Peter Presperin as chief financial officer of Catlin US, Catlin’s underwriting platform in the United States.
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers
Financial qualification gets FDF green light
A Foundation degree framework for financial services has been officially approved for use in England...
Crawford secures RAE recognition
Loss adjuster Crawford and Company has won an Engineering Professional Award from the Royal Academy ...
Brokers face employee contract time bomb
Brokers face an increased threat of litigation if they fail to issue their staff with contracts in t...
Pick of the Week
Anthony Gould, editor in chief, Post, runs through this week’s major news including Lockton backs Syn...
Wellington resignations
Wellington's chairman and three non-executive board directors have resigned from the company followi...
Investigator launched
Medico-Legal provider Premex has launched a claims investigation company as predicted by Post (26 Oc...
Motor broker outlines agency start up move
Classic car broker Lancaster Insurance has launched an underwriting agency in a bid to source greate...
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