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Biba presents petition on fees to MP
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has presented a petition of nearly 7000 member signatures to Jonathan Evans MP calling for the government to accelerate the Financial Services Authority’s review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme…
Volcanic ash responsible for 45% of European trip delay claims in 2010
The Travel Metrics survey, carried out by Finnacord, has analysed the travel habits, insurance uptake and claims behaviour of 6 000 consumers in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
Barclays to settle all PPI claims
Barclays are set to pay out compensation to everyone it sold payment protection insurance to and who made a complaint before 20 April, according to reports on the BBC.
Aegis London approves $1m in premium credits for members
Aegis London, the UK- based subsidiary of mutual insurer Aegis, has announced the approval of $1m in premium credits which will be returned to members through its Premium Credit Programme.
Biba presents petition on fees to MP
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has presented a petition of nearly 7000 member signatures to Jonathan Evans MP calling for the government to accelerate the Financial Services Authority’s review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme…
Transatlantic and Allied World in $8.5bn merger
Transatlantic Holdings and Allied World Assurance Company have confirmed the signing of a definitive merger agreement.
Ascot appoints John Karns
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Mr Karns as an underwriter for Ascot Underwriting in Houston.
Volcanic ash responsible for 45% of European trip delay claims in 2010
The Travel Metrics survey, carried out by Finnacord, has analysed the travel habits, insurance uptake and claims behaviour of 6 000 consumers in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
FSA extends PPI complaints deadline
The Financial Services Authority has extended the timeframe for Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland to handle payment protection insurance complaints.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
XL opens middle market office in Birmingham
XL Insurance has opened a new underwriting office in Birmingham after appointing Zurich’s former regional construction manager for the region to head it up.
Exclusive professional indemnity and collective redress content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how the professional indemnity market in Europe is in line for growth and a View from the Top on why the European Commission needs to reconsider it push for a system of collective redress for…
LV Broker appoints Manchester boss
LV= Broker has confirmed Stuart Frost as manager of the Manchester branch.
SSP appoints global head of value propositions
SSP has added to its insurer division with the appointment of Sabine VanderLinden as global head of value propositions.
Exclusive professional indemnity and collective redress content
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with an article on how the professional indemnity market in Europe is in line for growth and a View from the Top on why the European Commission needs to reconsider it push for a system of collective redress…
Only 12% of Global insurance programme managers are convinced they have full visibility of their global policies
Following the 'International Programme Design - Global v Local' workshop run by JLT Specialty Limited at the AIRMIC Conference this week, JLT has claimed many of the people in charge of arranging insurance for their companies on a global basis are not…
FSA spends £763k on delayed FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority spent £763 000 on a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that it later abandoned.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
CBG launches into brewery insurance
Craft Brewery Insurance has been designed to provide a full range of insurance cover essential for a commercial brewer.
Only 12% of Global insurance programme managers are convinced they have full visibility of their global policies
Following the 'International Programme Design - Global v Local' workshop run by JLT Specialty Limited at the AIRMIC Conference this week, JLT has claimed many of the people in charge of arranging insurance for their companies on a global basis are not…
FSA spends £763k on delayed FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority spent £763 000 on a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that it later abandoned.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
Cooper Gay expands energy team
Cooper Gay has outlined its intention to grow within the international downstream energy sector, with the hiring of two divisional directors within its London team.