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KPMG recruits new insurance solutions director
KPMG has appointed Karen Newbury as a director in its restructuring insurance solutions practice.
Senior Catlin marine underwriter defects to Amlin
Amlin has appointed Iain Henstridge as leading class underwriter to head up the marine hull account previously led by Simon Beale. The Lloyd's insurer said the appointment will allow Simon to devote himself fully to his responsibilities as underwriting…
Biba appoints Aon chief to board
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed Robert Brown, chief executive officer of Aon corporate and affinity, to its board with effect from July 2009.
Insurecom unveils updated TAM broker software
Insurance software company Insuruecom has released a new version of its TAM broker software.
MGA absorbed as it looks to break £100m barrier
The Hyperion Insurance Group's Miami-based subsidiary, VK Underwriting has moved to become part of its global specialist underwriting agency, Dual International.
AIG in new D&O tie up
Commercial underwriting agency Evolution Underwriting has launched a new directors and officers' package product, developed in conjunction with AIG UK, aimed at small UK businesses.
Validus welcomes court ruling
Validus Holdings has welcomed a Bermuda court ruling it claims delivers more choice regarding a potential sale to shareholders of its acquisition target IPC.
Evolution, AIG UK in D&O product launch
Commercial underwriting agency Evolution Underwriting has launched a flexible directors and officers package product, developed in conjunction with AIG UK, to meet growing demand in the recession from small UK businesses.
APC and JSW join forces to launch new scheme
Commercial insurance underwriting specialist APC has developed a bespoke package scheme for estate and letting agents together with Staffordshire-based JSW Insurance Services.
Aon tipped to scoop Manchester United sponsorship deal
Aon is tipped to become Manchester United's new shirt sponsors in a £20m a year deal, according to reports.
Loss adjuster unveils new Irish office
Merlin Professional Claims Services has opened a new regional office in Clarendon Dock, Belfast as part of its strategy to create up to 10 regional offices at key locations across the UK. Similar regional offices have recently opened in Leeds, Warrington…
Texas politicians unanimously approve windstorm compromise
The Texas House unanimously approved a compromise on a windstorm insurance system overhaul Sunday night, the Houston Chronicle has reported.
Florida reinsurance renewals at 1/6 up by 15%, but still lower than expected
Florida reinsurance rates jumped by a lower-than-expected 15% at the June 1 renewals.
BIBA conference 2009: Post interviews insurer and broker movers and shakers
In the fourth part of a series of camera interviews conducted at this year's Biba conference in Manc...
Industry loss warranties pricing to plummet
Pricing for industry loss warranties (ILWs) is on the wane as insurers wait for the Atlantic hurrica...
Heritage director of underwriting quits in Argo shake-up
The board of Heritage Managing Agency, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, has confirmed ...
Equitas solution for Lloyd's Names
Equitas has confirmed plans for the final step toward achieving its objective of delivering finality...
Battle for IPC coming to an end
The battle for Bermudan reinsurer IPC between preferred bidder Max Capital and rival bidder Validus ...
The Hartford finds help
The US Treasury has given struggling US giant The Hartford permission to participate in the Treasury...
AIG confirms sale of Transatlantic Re shares
Transatlantic Re confirmed that AIG and its subsidiary - American Home Assurance Company - have deci...
Florida rates see hike on the horizon
Reinsurance prices in Florida at 1 June look set to be up around 15%, according to leading reinsuran...
President Obama in firing line over terrorism plan
US broker Aon slammed US president Barack Obama's proposals to scale back the Terrorism Risk Insuran...
Solar solution scheme launch
Munich Re, Marsh and photovoltaic producer Signet Solar have launched a new joint insurance solution...
Allstate refrains from US bailout programme
Allstate, the US insurance giant, has declared that it will not participate in the US government's b...