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Allianz Cornhill’s Indian operations safe after tsunami
Allianz Cornhill has confirmed that all of its employees at ACIS based in Trivandrum, Southern India, are safe and well after the tsunami which hit the region last week causing wide spread death and destruction.
Italian P&C market looking stable, says Moody’s
The overall stable outlook for the Italian property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry reflects the continued upturn for most of the rated entities based on the improved quality of underwriting results, according to Moody's Investors Service’s new…
Wilton Re set up
Wilton Re US Holdings has announced that its Bermuda-based parent company, Wilton Re Holdings, has raised more than $600m in capital commitments through a private placement of its common stock.
Asian tsunami; Swiss Re estimates
Swiss Re has announced that it expects its claims from the tsunami that hit Asia on 26 December 2004 to be below CHF100m (£46m). The devastation caused in the aftermath of the natural disaster has already seen an estimated 150 000 lives lost, with this…
Smart and Cook expands north of the border
National insurance broker Smart and Cook has continued its expansion into the Scottish market with the opening of a brand new branch office in Edinburgh.
ABI announces details of 2005 conference
The second Association of British Insurers' (ABI) insurance industry conference, entitled Building a Stronger Future - Creating Security in a Risky World, will take place on March 9th 2005, at the QE II Conference Centre in Westminster.
Moorhouse sets up marketing department to service Indian call centre
Welsh broker, the Moorhouse Group has set up a new marketing department to service new business generated by its recently established Indian call centre.
IUA members estimate $5-$10bn of insured losses from Asian disaster
The International Underwriting Association has issued a statement in response to the Asian Tsunami disaster, offering its condolences to relatives of the victims.
Travel insurer says 5000 policyholders in Tsunami region
Axa Insurance, which provides travel insurance to customers of travel operators TUI and Thomas Cook, has issued a statement in relation to the Tsunami disaster in Asia.
Esure gains CII nod of approval
Esure's claims academy has been awarded the Chartered Insurance Institute's prior learning accredita...
Winners and losers: Post Magazine's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
LOSERS Credit Insurer Atradius reveals plans to axe 110 (20%) of its UK staff over the next two yea...
Overcoming prejudice against non-graduates
Careers Clinic
Winners and losers: Post Magazine's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
LOSERS Credit Insurer Atradius reveals plans to axe 110 (20%) of its UK staff over the next two yea...
Esure gains CII nod of approval
Esure's claims academy has been awarded the Chartered Insurance Institute's prior learning accredita...
Government proposes to tackle age discrimination
New proposals to crack down on age discrimination in the workplace have been unveiled by Trade and I...
Government proposes to tackle age discrimination
New proposals to crack down on age discrimination in the workplace have been unveiled by Trade and I...
Overcoming prejudice against non-graduates
Careers Clinic
Appointment at BHSF
Graham Stanley has been appointed regional manager South for Birmingham-based national health insure...
AA Insurance completes restructuring of senior management
AA Insurance Services this week said the appointment of Axa marketing and underwriting director Kevi...
Appointment at Misys
Misys General Insurance has made Jon Dipple marketing manager. He will be responsible for developing...
Appointment at SBJ Group
Insurance broking and consulting group SBJ Group has made a string of appointments. Richard Cirsch a...
Appointment at BHSF
Graham Stanley has been appointed regional manager South for Birmingham-based national health insure...
Events
11 January Insurance Institute of London lunchtime lecture - Market Issues Threadneedle Street, Lo...
Appointment at Insurance Compliance Services
Insurance Compliance Services has made Charles Maddocks marketing manager. He was previously one of ...