News
Policyfast enters Lloyd’s after acquisition of SP
Wholesale broker Policyfast has entered Lloyd’s after being granted coverholder status and acquiring an underwriting team from Stevenson Price.
ABI: Directive should not be used to force insurers to hold excessive capital
The Association of British Insurers comments on the launch of QIS5.
Ariel Re admitted as reinsurer in Brazil
The (re)insurer has also opened a representative office in Rio de Janeiro after its approval as an admitted reinsurer by regulator SUSEP
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.
Aviva to sponsor Premiership Rugby
Insurance giant Aviva has agreed a £20m four-year deal to become the new sponsor of Premiership Rugby.
Chaucer agrees Norwegian deal
Chaucer has formed a new energy partnership with Scand Ins - the Scandinavian Insurance Management Company.
Aviva modifies motor trade offering
The general insurer has revamped its motor trade insurance proposition to better cater for the needs of smaller motor traders.
Bluefin expands real estate team
Helen Goodey from Zurich has joined Bluefin as executive director of its real estate team.
Chaucer agrees Norwegian deal
Chaucer has formed a new energy partnership with Scand Ins - the Scandinavian Insurance Management Company.
Commission has listened to industry concerns
Tamsin Abbey, life insurance partner at Deloitte comments on the final QIS5 specification released by the European Commission yesterday.
JLT appoints MD for North Asia
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia has appointed Doug White as managing director of its North Asia business.
Heath Lambert creates London commercial team
Heath Lambert has created a specialist commercial division to capture business within the M25 zone.
Commission has listened to industry concerns
Tamsin Abbey, life insurance partner at Deloitte comments on the final QIS5 specification released by the European Commission yesterday.
Garwyn appoints Durham manager
Garwyn has promoted Iain Milne to the position of branch manager for Durham, supporting claims investigations in the North East of the UK.
Time ticking on Insurance Fraud Awards submission deadline
There are just three days left to get your entries in for the Insurance Fraud Awards 2010.
AM Best positive over Ecclesiastical arm
AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Ansvar Insurance.
Career Development & CSR news: Insurance employees top stress league
Insurance workers are more stressed out than any other profession, a new poll has claimed.
Career development & CSR News: First graduate for AMII exam
The new Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries & Chartered Insurance Institute IF7 examination introduced from 1 July has its first graduate.
Career development & CSR news: Solvency II demands see risk pay scales increase
Pay scales are being pushed up for risk professionals in the insurance industry as a result of Solvency II, according to search firm Kinsey Allen International.
Equity World Cup competition - week five: The big one looms
Your last chance to enter our World Cup competition to win an Ipad.
MP urges Europe to be committed to Solvency II
Jonathan Evans MP has urged other European countries to match the efforts of the UK in its preparations for Solvency II.
Confidence returning to insurance sector
Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets is poised to announce further credit facilities with insurers, after arranging a multi-million refinancing agreement as part of a consortium for Hiscox.
Chartis: regulation deciding factor for London hub choice
The strength of the UK's financial regulation was a deciding factor in London being selected over other major European cities as the hub for Chartis' new regional headquarters.