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Turkey advised to adopt SII rules
Aon Benfield has advised Turkish insurers to take part in the European Union’s Solvency II protocol.
Lords accuse gender ruling of "preventing true equality"
Members of the House of Lords have criticised the European Court of Justice ruling on gender discrimination in insurance policies and annuities.
Lords accuse gender ruling of "preventing true equality"
Members of the House of Lords have criticised the European Court of Justice ruling on gender discrimination in insurance policies and annuities.
Ageas UK reports £16.6m GI loss in 2010, after Q4 weather claims hit
Ageas UK's general insurance made a loss of £16.6m on gross written premium of £925.1m (an increase of 14.9% on 2009) in 2010.
Business Bermuda names chairman
The board of directors of Business Bermuda have unanimously elected David Cash as its chairman.
Facebook reveals insurance fraud
Axa investigators have uncovered a car insurance fraud in Wirral after discovering the two conspirators were Facebook friends.
Kerry London confirms senior departure
Regional director Zena Tebboth has left Kerry London, Postonline can reveal.
Insurecom reshuffles board
Insurecom has confirmed that that both chief executive Phillip Walter and chief financial officer Rod Britton are to leave the business in May, following a decision to restructure the business.
Large risks need to be in IMD says Ferma
The revised European Insurance Mediation Directive should incorporate binding standards of transparency for brokers in their relationship with insurance buyers no matter what size the risks.
Large risks need to be in IMD says Ferma
The revised European Insurance Mediation Directive should incorporate binding standards of transparency for brokers in their relationship with insurance buyers no matter what size the risks.
Tax on the City of London a step closer
A new tax on the City of London, controlled by the EU, has come a step closer after Labour MEPs backed a European Parliament call for an EU Financial Transaction Tax, Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative economics spokesman, warned today.
Tax on the City of London a step closer
A new tax on the City of London, controlled by the EU, has come a step closer after Labour MEPs backed a European Parliament call for an EU Financial Transaction Tax, Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative economics spokesman, warned today.
Capita Managing Agency to manage new run-off
Capita Managing Agency has been approved by Lloyd’s to manage a newly created run-off syndicate at Lloyd’s, 2255.
Rebuilding Cost launches web portal
Rebuilding Cost has unveiled a new website which allows insurance companies online access to valuation surveys.
Cega strengthens medical team
Cega Group has strengthened its medical team with the appointment of Dr Juliane Kause to the role of general manager, Cega Air Ambulance.
Omega board laments “baptism of fire” as profits fall $84.4m in 2010
Omega Insurance has recorded a loss of $42.8m – a sharp fall from the $43.6m profit recorded in 2009.
Google buys Beat That Quote
Google has acquired price comparison site Beat That Quote for £37.7m.
ABI names new director general
The Association of British Insurers has appointed Otto Thoresen its new director general.
RSA hires Coffey for personal lines restructure
RSA has appointed Mark Coffey as trading director, personal lines broker, with effect from 1 April.
Weighing Solvency II impacts on AM Best
Am Best said the implementation of Solvency II is shifting the focus from its quantitative impact to the specifics of the implementation.
Weighing Solvency II impacts on AM Best
Am Best said the implementation of Solvency II is shifting the focus from its quantitative impact to the specifics of the implementation.
Duo launches innovation and technology hub
A new insurance business dedicated to developing a greater appreciation and use of more innovative solutions and techniques within the UK insurance industry is being launched this week.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.
MDS launches Herco Portugal
Iberian and Latin American insurance broker MDS has launched a new international risk management business.