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Full implications of the ECJ gender ruling are still unclear
KPMG head of insurance Drew Fellowes gives an insight into how the industry has moved forward since the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ruling into gender equality in insurance pricing.
Generali director resigns
Ana Patricia Botin has resigned as a director of Assicurazioni Generali Spa.
Beachcroft adds to dispute resolution unit
Law firm Beachcroft has recruited a new partner and two associates to its professional and financial risk and specialist and international risk teams.
Atradius launches SME product
Atradius has joined forces with appointed representative CMR to launch a trade credit insurance product aimed at helping smaller businesses manage their trade credit.
Generali director resigns
Ana Patricia Botin has resigned as a director of Assicurazioni Generali Spa.
Samsung's Europe venture gains A rating
AM Best Europe has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of ‘a’ to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Europe.
Atradius launches SME product
Atradius has joined forces with appointed representative CMR to launch a trade credit insurance product aimed at helping smaller businesses manage their trade credit.
Samsung's Europe venture gains A rating
AM Best Europe has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of ‘a’ to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Europe.
Jefferies International tips Admiral for UK motor domination
Equity analysts at Jefferies International have reiterated their “cautious hold” recommendation for shares in FTSE 100 insurer Admiral, while stating the insurer could have a dominant position in the UK personal lines motor market by 2015.
Duo joins Axis accident & health business
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital has made two senior additions to its London-based international operation.
XL looks to Ace Europe for new French boss
XL Insurance has appointed Kadidja Sinz as country manager for France. She succeeds Guy Lallour who is retiring in May.
Apil seeks judicial review against Chancellor
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has taken legal action after the Lord Chancellor failed to review the discount rate.
Lloyd’s provides £1.25m cover for adventurer
A £1.25m insurance policy has been placed in the Lloyd’s market to cover solo adventurer Sarah Outen on her round the world trip.
JLT Re appointments strengthen European practice
JLT Reinsurance brokers has expanded its existing capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe through the appointments of Guy Hudson as partner and Russell Henwood as associate.
Duo joins Axis accident & health business
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital has made two senior additions to its London-based international operation.
XL looks to Ace Europe for new French boss
XL Insurance has appointed Kadidja Sinz as country manager for France. She succeeds Guy Lallour who is retiring in May.
Lloyd’s provides £1.25m cover for adventurer
A £1.25m insurance policy has been placed in the Lloyd’s market to cover solo adventurer Sarah Outen on her round the world trip.
Moody’s: Lloyd’s motor deterioration “alarming”
Moody’s has said the performance of the Lloyd’s market in 2010 - a £2.2bn profit before tax – “compares favourably” with its peers in the reinsurance and commercial markets, but warns of the “alarming” deterioration in its motor book.
JLT Re appointments strengthen European practice
JLT Reinsurance brokers has expanded its existing capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe through the appointments of Guy Hudson as partner and Russell Henwood as associate.
Towergate recruits Heath Lambert team in Aberdeen
Towergate Insurance Aberdeen has recruited Mark Webster and his team from Heath Lambert to lead the expansion of its operation.
Exeter Family Friendly introduces excess options
Specialist healthcare and protection insurer, Exeter Family Friendly has launched a range of excess options on Health Cover for Me for the first time.
Jubilee backs new mortgage initiative
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee is providing mortgage indemnity cover for lenders under a new mortgage guarantee scheme arranged by Willis and launched by construction company Taylor Wimpey.
MMA and Broker Network strengthen ties
Members of Broker Network can trade with commercial insurer MMA via BN’s Network Trading Room.
Liberty Mutual Europe opens two UK offices
Following its recent decision to push into commercial lines mid-markets, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has announced it is to open two new offices in Birmingham and London.