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Belgium train crash firm broked locally
The company which owned the two trains involved in a head-on collision on Monday at Halle, south-west of Brussels, is understood to have placed its insurance with a local broker.
MMA relaunches website
Broker insurer MMA Insurance has re-launched its broker e-trading facility Broker Online, and its public website.
Sterling seals L&G HNW deal
Under the terms of the deal L&G advisers will now offer Sterling's executive home Insurance to their high net worth customers.
European regulation to boost insurance M&A
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers merger and acquisition activity in the sector is considerably brighter, as the move to Solvency II is likely to attract fresh interest in the insurance industry from a wider range of capital providers.
European regulation to boost insurance M&A
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers merger and acquisition activity in the sector is considerably brighter, as the move to Solvency II is likely to attract fresh interest in the insurance industry from a wider range of capital providers.
QBE nabs HSBC underwriter for motor book
QBE European Operations, the specialist business insurer, today announced the appointment of Steve Dickie to the position of motor fleet portfolio manager within QBE’s motor division.
Confused index shows 12.7% rise in 2009
Confused and EMB have launched a new quarterly car insurance price index.
Protect unveils new constitution
Trade association Protect has ratified a change in its constitution widening its full membership beyond credit insurance underwriters for the first time.
Catlin opens Melbourne office
Catlin Group has has expanded its Australian operations by opening a Melbourne office.
Divisional head leaves Lockton
One of Lockton's senior brokers has left the privately-owned broker, sources have told Reinsurance.
Tracker renews police deal
Stolen vehicle recover operator Tracker has signed an exclusive five-year extension on its partnership with the UK Police Force.
Bermudan market continues to grow
The Bermuda Monetary Authority reported today that the Bermuda insurance market continued to record strong performance, against the backdrop of a prolonged soft market and the effects of the worst financial crisis in a generation.
Biba: FSCS PPI levy “galling” for brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has claimed that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme an interim levy of £20m to fund failures involving the sale of payment protection insurance is “galling” for insurance brokers.
Provident rating improves to positive
Standard and Poor's has revised its rating of Provident Insurance based on its proposed sale by GMAC.
Biba responds to FSA fees
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has issued a response to the Financial Services Authority's fees and levies for the next two years.
TIP launches new West Yorkshire operation
The Insurance Partnership is continuing its programme of expansion with a move into the Leeds market.
Accenture expands RM offering
Accenture has launched a global risk management consulting service line to help companies identify, manage and mitigate risks and make greater strategic use of risk data.
Brit appoints chief information officer
Ian Powell has been appointed to the newly created role and will report to cheif operating officer, Malcolm Beane.
Marsh sees trade credit rates increase up to 50% across Europe
Increases in financial institutions' insurance ranged from more than 40% to 50% in Turkey, to 10% in Switzerland and South Africa. In the UK and Ireland, increases ranged from 10% to 30%.
Marsh sees trade credit rates increase up to 50% across Europe
Increases in financial institutions' insurance ranged from more than 40% to 50% in Turkey, to 10% in Switzerland and South Africa. In the UK and Ireland, increases ranged from 10% to 30%.
CBG partners with Manchester broker
CBG Group has appointed Daniel Stewart & Company to act as joint brokerand work alongside existing nominated adviser and broker, Zeus Capital, to handle its institutional investor and shareholder relations.
Willis reiterates commissions stance
Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has reaffirmed that the broking giant will not go back on its decision to abolish contingent commission.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.