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Over 30 die as London hit by blasts
Three explosions on the London Underground - killing 33 people - and one double decker bus - with unknown deaths - temporarily paralysed the city of London this morning. There are also many hundreds of casualties. A co-ordinated terrorist attack is…
Axa chief speaks about London blast implications
The chief executive of Axa reinsurance subsidiary Axa Cessions has spoken about the potential impact of this morning’s suspected terrorist attacks in London.
AM Best rates Alliance Re
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Very Good) and assigned an issuer credit rating of “bbb” to Alliance International Reinsurance Public Company (Alliance Re) (Cyprus). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
Moody’s reviews Allianz Cornhill ratings
Moody's has placed the A2 insurance financial strength rating at Allianz Cornhill Insurance (AZC) under review for possible upgrade. The rating review is expected to complete within the next three months.
Know your agency - Austin Benn
Understanding the services and specialisms of recruitment consultants is important. Divisional manager for insurance and financial services Matt Hesketh gives the lowdown on Austin Benn
Aon creates 120 jobs with PO call centre
Aon formally opened a new call centre in Leicester last week - creating 120 jobs - to handle and pro...
UK insurers struggle with staff retention
Insurance companies are struggling to hold onto their employees, despite the frequency and value of ...
Appointment at Heath Lambert
Heath Lambert has appointed Chris Wright to head its sports and leisure practice. Mr Wright joins fr...
Appointment at THB Group
THB Group, the parent company of Lloyd's broker Thompson Heath and Bond, has made Clive Williams its...
Appointment at James Chapman and Company
David Wynn has been made a partner in James Chapman and Company's personal injury department. He is ...
CETA adds insurers to system
General insurance network CETA has added a panel of notional household insurers to its general insur...
Howden heralds organic growth
The founder of Lloyd's broker Howden has heralded its half-year results as a good indication that it...
Appointment at Primary
Primary has made Theunis Viljoen finance director, European distribution. Mr Viljoen joins from Alex...
Appointment at Pendleton May
Pendleton May has made John Goodson senior account manager. He brings more than 19 years of insuranc...
Fixed-fee regime extended to EL
Insurers received a welcome boost in the fight to cut claims costs this week, when the Civil Justice...
Allianz Cornhill joins forces with Lawinsure
Allianz Cornhill Legal Protection has joined forces with Lawinsure to underwrite its conditional fee...
Allianz sets 2006 SME deadline
Allianz Cornhill is planning to roll out its small broker proposition nationwide by the summer of 20...
O'Roarke eyes new start after RBSI exit
Former Churchill managing director John O'Roarke has quit the banking group that bought the direct i...
2005 insurance five-a-side football
The fifth annual Insurance 5's football competition will be held on 2 October at the Goals Soccer Ce...
ABI brands report a success
The Association of British Insurers has branded last week's report on climate change a success after...
Appointment at Amlin
Neil Adams has been appointed as legal adviser within the in-house legal team of Lloyd's insurer Aml...
Axa Art pledges commitment as four staff leave
Axa Art has confirmed its commitment to brokers after XL London, which is expanding its fine art arm...
Appointment at Bollington Group
Bollington Group has promoted Paula Capell to national development manager, care division. Ms Capell...
Appointment at NBJ UK
NBJ UK, part of the Norman Butcher and Jones Group of Companies, has appointed Paul Bishop in the ne...