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The FSA assures policyholders
The Financial Services Authority this week sought to assure policyholders of unauthorised underwriti...
ABI: D&O reforms are "overdue"
The Association of British Insurers has called for the liberalisation of the indemnification regime ...
Only 3% of Indian population covered
Only 3% of the Indian population is covered by some form of health insurance, according to the Confe...
Philip Lader to join the Council at Lloyd's
Philip Lader, former US Ambassador to the UK, is to join the Council at Lloyd's. Mr Lader, who serve...
Wellington looks for 100%
Wellington Underwriting chief executive Julian Avery has told PM the insurer is looking to contribut...
Malta targets UK in captive push.
Malta is set to position itself as a leading offshore market after a consultant close to its financi...
New home for broker
Willis plans to occupy a new UK headquarters in the heart of London's insurance district. The facili...
Appointment at Association of British Insurers
James Sproule has joined the Association of British Insurers as chief economist and head of research...
Majority of insurers in Dubai agree to co-operate
A majority of insurers in Dubai have agreed to co-operate with the Ministry of Economy and Commerce'...
Smart & Cook receives cash injection
Broker Smart & Cook has received a £57m cash injection from venture capitalist 3i. The business will...
KKR co-founders resign from Willis board
Willis Group Holdings has reorganised its management and adopted new corporate governance guidelines...
What the papers said this week
The Sunday Times Nine more 'ghost ships' are likely to be towed to Britain to be scrapped after...
Lloyds TSB sees general insurance pre-tax profits decrease
Lloyds TSB saw its general insurance pre-tax profit decrease by £33m, or 4%, to £720m in 2003. This ...
Buffett sees underwriting profit boost
Berkshire Hathaway's fourth-quarter earnings more than doubled, partly as a result of the company's ...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny knew there was always a certain rivalry between Marsh and Aon, but didn't realise this spread ...
Appointment at Manson Financial Services
Manchester-based independent financial adviser Manson Financial Services has made Hilary Smith parap...
Audatex links up with Allianz for trial
Motor estimating and claims system specialist Audatex UK has agreed deals with brokers Hastings Dire...
Appointment at Concordia Consultancy
Roger McCorriston has joined Concordia Consulting. He was previously at Royal & Sun Alliance. Lawren...
Appointment at Allianz Global Risks
John Pickersgill has joined Allianz Global Risks as national broker manager. He was previously devel...
Capita in Biba motor breakdown deal
Capita Insurance Services has been appointed by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association to provide a comprehensive motor breakdown service through its 2000-strong broker membership.
Amlin pre-tax profits double on 2002
Lloyd's insurer Amlin has announced a 117% increase in pre-tax profits, with £120.3m against £55.4m in 2002.
The Exchange launches online general insurance service for IFAs
IFA portal the Exchange is expanding the general insurance section of its Exweb portal with the launch of software company Berkeley Alexander’s quotation and transaction services for general insurance products to run alongside its existing general…
Halifax signs sponsorship deal with Five
Channel Five has secured a sponsorship deal with Halifax General Insurance to support the channel’s full range of property programmes for 2004.
Alan & Thomas acquires Abrey Beatty
Alan & Thomas Insurance Brokers have announced the acquisition of the goodwill of insurance broker Abrey Beatty.