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Neal bill debated by lawmakers but a vote is still far away
The controversial reinsurance bill targeting the 'Bermuda loophole' is advancing slowly but Congress is unlikely to move quickly on the controversial tax legislation.
Deal adds £10m to Dual's capacity
Dual Corporate Risks has created a strategic alliance with Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyd's.
WNS moves into Cheadle
WNS Assistance is looking for 30 new recruits after moving into larger offices in Cheadle, Manchester.
Ace UK names new global markets president
Ace UK has named Matthew Shaw as president for Ace Global Markets and active underwriter for syndicate 2488.
SMEs cautious on economic recovery
More than half of UK SMEs believe a full economic recover is at least two years away.
Quinn faces massive claim after Burger King factory blaze
Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
Innovation Group names UK boss
The Innovation Group has appointed Robert Thomson to head up its UK business.
SMEs cautious on economic recovery
More than half of UK SMEs believe a full economic recover is at least two years away.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
Chartis opens branch in Essex
Chartis UK has opened an underwriting office in Chelmsford as part of drive to expand its regional operations.
Quinn faces massive claim after Burger King factory blaze
Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
Outgoing AIG chair: It is easier to replace me than CEO Benmosche
Harvey Golub has resigned as chairman of the AIG board after it emerged that he had had a difficult working relationship with CEO Bob Benmosche.
Medicals Direct buys London rival
North London-based medical services provider Medicals Direct Group has acquired rival firm Medibureau for an undisclosed sum.
Outgoing AIG chair: It is easier to replace me than CEO Benmosche
Harvey Golub has resigned as chairman of the AIG board after it emerged that he had had a difficult working relationship with CEO Bob Benmosche.
Merlin revamps loss adjusting arm
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin Professional Claims Services has restructured its loss adjusting arm appointing Russell Crewe as its new divisional director.
Website Review: Confused
In the second of a new series for Post, web performance monitoring specialist Gomez runs the rule over Confused's website to see how it performs in a number of key areas and stands up against some of its rivals.
Fortis invests in household offering
Fortis has invested in a new suite of computer models that aims to predict the relative risk of claims for several insured perils across the UK.
Former Aon director joins Bartlett
The former branch director of Aon’s Leeds branch Richard Taylor has joined Bartlett Insurance Brokers Group.
RIMS fights foreign insurer tax hike
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has pledged to continue its opposition to legislation that would increase taxes on foreign-based insurance companies.
Former SSP development manager joins Open GI
Andy Beardshaw, former development manager at SSP, has joined Open GI to manage the company’s Open Trader team.
Axa GI FD takes new role
Axa UK has appointed Jean Drouffe as group finance and risk director as Ian Robinson, the incumbent director, takes up the role of global head of internal audit, at Axa Group, Paris
Post in print - 15 July 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Axa GI FD takes new role
Axa UK has appointed Jean Drouffe as group finance and risk director as Ian Robinson, the incumbent director, takes up the role of global head of internal audit, at Axa Group, Paris
Accident Exchange boss delighted with court judgment
Accident Exchange chief executive Steve Evans has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to strike out Autofocus’ witness immunity claim in its ongoing credit hire rate dispute.