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Appointment at CNA
CNA Europe has appointed Mark Figes as casualty manager. In his new role, Mr Figes will assume respo...
QBE considers more deals
After entering into its first UK pet insurance affinity deal with Asda, QBE Insurance (Europe) has r...
RSA acquires bodyshop
RSA has acquired a new 'quality repair centre' in Stockport, making it the insurer's sixth automotiv...
Appointment at Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has recruited Andy Bear to head up a new transport, engineering and utilities...
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Towergate open Manchester office
Towergate Risk Solutions expanded its Northern presence by the opening a new office in Manchester.
Paul Meehan to take charge of Axa claims department in shake up
Axa is to move its claims operation will transfer into the customer experience team headed by Paul Meehan. It added the change is part of a continual move to better alignment and focus on customer experience.
RBS says it might axe 2000 jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland, the owner of RBS Insurance, said it could cut over 2000 jobs, according to the BBC.
Australian fires could cost £226m
The bush fires which swept through a number of states in Australia killing 200 people could cost insurers A$500m (£226m), Guy Carpenter has said in a report.
GAB president to take on CEO role at Cunningham after merger
Cunningham Lindsey has spoken out about its decision to enter into a definitive agreement to purchase GAB Robins' international businesses (excluding its UK operations) and its US forensic engineering firm, EFI Global.
GAB Robins UK closes in on deal
GAB Robins UK's management team is in advanced discussions to acquire a controlling equity interest in the UK business operations.
GAB Robins confirms sale
GAB Robins has confirmed the sale of its international subsidiaries, excluding the United Kingdom, as well as the sale of its forensic engineering unit, EFI Global to Cunningham Lindsey Group Limited.
New Fortis MD Mark Cliff outlines commercial plans
Fortis Insurance managing director Mark Cliff has outlined his plans for the business in his first interview since leaving Axa last year.
Former QBE MD joins loss adjuster
Stephen Fitzgerald has joined Delta Claims Services as non-executive chairman.
Lloyd's syndicate shakes up staff
Travelers Syndicate 5000 has today announced the restructure of its marine division.
Scottish broker expands with new appointment
Scottish insurance brokers, Central Insurance Services, have strengthened their board with the appointment of Chris Tosh as a director.
Validus swoops for Munich Re exec to lead Singapore reinsurance office
Bermudian (re)insurer Validus Holdings has said it is opening an Asia-Pacific reinsurance representative office located in Singapore. The new office will represent Validus Re, the Validus group's Bermuda-based reinsurance operation which focuses on short…
Axis says Q4 net income drops over 50%
Axis Capital, the Bermudian (re)insurer reported significant drops in net income for the fourth quarter and full year, impacted by investment losses.
Novae says has entered into due diligence on Chaucer
Novae said that it has started due diligence on Lloyd's (re)insurer Chaucer with "a view to confirming the expected material benefits that could arise from a combination of the companies' complementary operations," the company said in a statement.
RSA adds to bodyshop network
RSA has acquired a new Quality Repair Centre (QRC) in Stockport. This will be the company's sixth automotive bodyshop dedicated to repairing its customers' motor vehicles.
Crawford announce fourth quarter and annual results
Crawford and Company has reported improvement in 2008 fourth quarter and annual results for the year ended December 31, 2008, after revealing net income increases over 150% on revenue growth of 7%.
Former Axa manager joins Fortis broking arm
Fortis Insurance Solutions, formerly The Outright Company, has appointed Anthony Lewis to the newly created position of director of commercial and pricing.
Brit says FY pretax profit will be significantly higher than current consensus; ups Ike loss estimates
Brit Insurance said that full-year results would be 'significantly higher' than the £32m current market consensus.
Chaucer says to continue with £75m public offering
Chaucer, the Lloyd's (re)insurer that has been subject of a number of merger proposals, said that it will continue with its raising of £75m to shore up its capital position.