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Government calls for higher lending
Vince Cable and George Osborne have launched a paper aimed at addressing the problems businesses face accessing finance.
Sterling in broker survey boost
Sterling Insurance has welcomed positive feedback from brokers on its claims service and Executive Business product, as the insurer published results from its annual online broker survey.
THIG hires account manager
Stephen White has joined the SME account management team at specialist private medical insurance broker The Health Insurance Group, as an account manager.
Public interest must not be lost in pace of reform, warns CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has responded to the government's consultative blueprint to withdraw the financial services regulatory structure.
FSA overhaul pencilled for Q1 2011
The Financial Services Authority expects to move to separate conduct and prudential regulation in shadow form in the first quarter of next year.
Bonnie causes minimal damage but disrupts spill clean-up
Tropical Storm Bonnie, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, degenerated into a remnant low over the weekend after clipping southern Florida.
Argo expands D&O team
Argo International has expanded its directors' and officers' team with the appointment of Rita Mistry and Anthony Hope.
Marsh lines up Lord Lang as next independent chairman
Marsh & McLennan Companies' board has announced that Ian Lang, Lord Lang of Monkton, will succeed Stephen Hardis as independent chairman of the MMC board of directors.
Bridle acquires Southampton Insurance Services
Bridle Insurance has completed the acquisition of Southampton Insurance Services for a six figure sum.
Guy Carpenter files suit against Lockton Re after client defections
Guy Carpenter has filed a suit in a bid to recoup brokerage fees after clients followed an employee to Lockton Re.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
Ageas announces Turkish disposal
Ageas has reached an agreement with BNP Paribas Assurance on the sale of its pension and life activities in Turkey.
QBE adopts US dollar for reporting as it forecasts 40% profit drop
QBE has decided to adopt a US dollar presentation currency for 2010 onwards, as it is claims this is more relevant for measuring performance given that around 75% of business is now written in 48 overseas countries, and over 50% of annualised premium…
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
Fortis recruits quartet in SME commercial push
Fortis has bolstered its commercial lines underwriting and business development teams with the recruitment of senior staff.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
Ageas announces Turkish disposal
Ageas has reached an agreement with BNP Paribas Assurance on the sale of its pension and life activities in Turkey.
QBE adopts US dollar for reporting as it forecasts 40% profit drop
QBE has decided to adopt a US dollar presentation currency for 2010 onwards, as it is claims this is more relevant for measuring performance given that around 75% of business is now written in 48 overseas countries, and over 50% of annualised premium…
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
Swiss giant swoops for Belgium business
Eureko and Baloise have signed an agreement which will lead to the sale and purchase of Avéro Insurance in Belgium.
Dutch client win for Barrie & Hibbert
Holland's general insurer Eureko, has agreed a deal to use Barrie & Hibbert's economic scenario generator across its entire business.
Post Europe Live: Benchmark bribery legislation for Europe
This week’s Post Europe update is now live.
Beachcroft hails win in fraud case
A dishonest homeowner who exaggerated a contents claim, which was part of a larger claim for major repairs to his property after it was badly destroyed by a fire, has had the entire claim rejected at court.
Swiss giant swoops for Belgium business
Eureko and Baloise have signed an agreement which will lead to the sale and purchase of Avéro Insurance in Belgium.