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FSA raises regulatory fees
The Financial Services Authority published the final FSA fees and Financial Ombudsman Service levies for regulated firms for 2007/08.
Greenlight announces IPO
Cayman Islands-based reinsurer Greenlight Capital Re has announced the completion of its initial public offering (IPO) of 11 787 500 shares at $19 per share.
Insurance buyers troubled by broker u-turn on fees
The Risk and Insurance Management Society Risk has called on members to evaluate the level of transparency and full disclosure in their broker relationships, vocalize their concerns and hold their providers accountable. It follows findings that some…
Jelf swoops again
Jelf Group has acquired the combined businesses of Cheltenham Insurance Brokers and Cheltenham Insurance Brokers Life and Pensions further expanding Jelf’s presence in Cheltenham.
Broker job worries are widespread
More than eight in 10 brokers worry about work while on holiday and nearly seven in 10 fear for thei...
Are you ready for disaster?
How do insurers fair in protecting their own staff and assets in the event of a major disaster?
Groupama offers workers online lifestyle guidance
Groupama has begun a year-long programme to encourage better health and well-being for its staff. S...
Scheme to reduce congestion unveiled
Road congestion and public transport overcrowding could be eased, if more flexible working practices...
Pick of the Week
Anthony Gould provides a run down of the major news in this week’s issue of Post including: Brand gia...
Growing fraud concern
The president of Europe's largest insurance industry association spoke of his concern about growing ...
QC warns brokers to prepare for PI litigation threat
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Appointment at Woodgate and Clark
Woodgate and Clark has appointed Nick Michell as major loss director. Mr Michell will be heading the...
Appointment at Kiln
Kiln has appointed Olivier Terlinden chief executive officer of its Belgian-based subsidiary, Belmar...
Professor blasts government flood cover-up
Two-thirds of the UK's dams are unsafe, with the potential for massive flooding, a leading climate s...
Aviation launch for Mitsui Sumitomo
Mitsui Sumitomo is poised to become the latest Lloyd's insurer to enter the aviation market. It fol...
Ammendment no show may see insurers pay
Insurers may still be required to help finance a fund to compensate victims of terrorism overseas, a...
AIG CEO tells UK to avoid "unhappy end"
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Admiral calms staff over takeover fears
Admiral has attempted to calm fears over redundancies at its aggregator arm, Confused.com, promising...
Appointment at Benfield
Benfield has appointed Peter Hulyer to the board of directors of Benfield Asia. Mr Hulyer will have ...
Brand giant prepares launch as rivals sit tight
A number of insurance companies and affinity partners have moved their summer marketing plans to avo...
Appointment at Hiscox
Derrick Potton has joined Hiscox as regional manager at its Colchester branch. Previously, Mr Potton...
Iprism rollout
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Appointment at Whittington Group
Whittington Group has made Gary Griffiths managing director of Whittington Capital Management. Mr Gr...
Police chief rubbishes certificate scheme
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