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AM Best affirms Hanover ‘A’ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of The Hanover Insurance Group Property and Casualty Companies (The Hanover) and its members.
Growth continues in European insurance premiums in 2010
New figures published today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, show a provisional increase in gross written premiums in its member countries of 5% in 2010, at current exchange rates.
Man pleads guilty to faking his death in insurance scam
A man has has pleaded guilty to faking his own death in Honduras to claim insurance benefits and claiming pensions relating to another person.
Mega-brands set to strip market share from law firms
More than a quarter of consumers would choose a non-legal brand like Tesco, The Co-operative or The AA over a traditional solicitors practice, new research has revealed.
Growth continues in European insurance premiums in 2010
New figures published today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, show a provisional increase in gross written premiums in its member countries of 5% in 2010, at current exchange rates.
FSA staff turnover more than doubles
Staff turnover at the Financial Services Authority more than doubled between 2009/10 and 2010/11.
Lonmar and Catlin strike Medicare agreement
Lonmar Global Risks and Catlin have negotiated a new facility for Lonmar’s specialist Medicare International division.
McLaren Stewart appointed to new director role at Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed John McLaren Stewart as UK sales director.
RBSI businesses record sharp losses in 2010 as claims soar
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance companies NIG, Churchill, Direct Line and UKI all suffered losses during 2010, latest accounts reveal.
JLT Re opens Swiss office
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has opened a new office in Basel, Switzerland following the acquisition of US Re's Basel based treaty reinsurance business portfolio and assets.
Barbican confirms Omega approach
Barbican has confirmed its interest in merging with fellow Lloyd's insurer Omega.
JLT Re opens Swiss office
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has opened a new office in Basel, Switzerland following the acquisition of US Re's Basel based treaty reinsurance business portfolio and assets.
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.