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Forester Friendly Society announces premium income of £12m
The Forester Friendly Society has announced its results for 2003 with an increase of 38% in premium income to £12m.
Exxon Valdez case closes
One of the longest running cases to affect the London excess of loss reinsurance spiral market is now close to an end with the conclusion of the Exxon Valdez oil spill trial in London.
Allianz Group sees major improvement
The Allianz Group has recorded a 4% increase in total premium income from its property and casualty operations to euros 43.4bn following changes in pricings in Germany, France, Spain and the US.
In Parliament next week
A quick guide to the main debates and activities within Parliament next week.
Lloyd's investor declares acquisition plans
Guardian Holdings, the Caribbean financial services company which bought motor insurer Link last year, has declared its ambition to make further acquisitions in 2004.
Bupa reports strong growth in insurance
Healthcare company Bupa today reported a surplus before tax of £134.5m for the year to 31 December 2003.
First Assist brings Kenrick on board
First Assist has appointed James Kenrick as corporate business manager.
Unifi attacks gender pay gap
The finance sector trade union Unifi has slammed the gender pay gap in the financial services sector...
GI offering interests four
Underwriting agency Plus One Services is talking to four potential partners interested in taking its...
Heath Lambert Group offers protection for outsourced call centres
Heath Lambert Group has followed Aon Political Risks by offering protection for outsourced call cent...
Appointment at HCC Insurance Holdings
Richard Webb and Brian Deane have joined HCC Diversified Financial Products, HCC's London-based unde...
Appointment at Zurich
Huw Andrews has become senior risk consultant for the health and safety risk practice at Zurich Risk...
ABI redevelops motor register
The motor insurance anti-fraud and theft register is being redeveloped by software company HPI as pa...
Creechurch is not up for sale
Lloyd's insurer Creechurch has poured cold water on speculation it is looking for a buyer, despite s...
Appointment at Ace Europe
Ace Europe has made John Mather regional underwriting director for its accident and health and consu...
Towergate sets up academy
The Towergate Underwriting Group and The Folgate Partnership have invested a "significant sum" in a ...
Broker Network confirms preferred IT partner
The Broker Network has confirmed software supplier Acturis as its preferred IT partner, as revealed ...
The Insurance Charities announces merger
The Insurance Charities has announced the merger of the Insurance Benevolent Fund with the Insurance...
Broker blames FSA for IT upgrade
Broker Bartholomew & James has signed a contract to upgrade its software systems to Sirius for Broki...
MMA confirms UK commitment
French mutual MMA has confirmed its commitment to the UK market following speculation it was looking...
Folgate buys Finch portfolio
The Folgate Partnership has acquired the credit and surety business portfolio of Finch Commercial In...
Cox Lloyd's future clouded by Highway talks
The future of Lloyd's' largest motor syndicate, 218, was thrown into uncertainty this week following...
Royal & Sun Alliance completes first phase
Royal & Sun Alliance has completed the first phase of its outsourced applications development progra...