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Lloyd's seeks greater role in China
Lloyd's has begun talks with the Chinese ambassador to the UK, Ma Zhengang, to discuss the future rol...
Transatlantic premiums up 26%
US reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings saw its net written premiums rise 26% for the first quarter of th...
German government backs terror cover
The German government said today it would provide €10bn to back the country's proposed €3bn terrorism...
Tysers sets up political risk team
Lloyd's broker Tysers has established a political risks and trade finance division. Head of the new...
Southampton-based insurance law firm Ensor Byfield is to merge ...
Southampton-based insurance law firm Ensor Byfield is to merge with Bristol-based Clarke Wilmott & C...
Health and safety inspectors are visiting construction sites ...
Health and safety inspectors are visiting construction sites across London this week as part of a na...
FSA set to resist regulatory extension.
Moves to include travel agents, motor and electrical retailers under the regulatory regime for gener...
West Country-based broker network Westinsure has teamed up with
West Country-based broker network Westinsure has teamed up with Axa to offer local people a new home...
Insurers need realistic approach to training.
There is a direct relationship between well-trained staff and the level of their performance - and, ultimately, the success of their company. So why, asks Jonathan Clark, is the insurance industry still lagging behind on training?
Churchill expands with Irish venture.
Churchill Insurance has ruled out expanding its underwriting operation to southern Ireland following...
Riley to quit CNA Re.
Stephen Riley, managing director of troubled reinsurer CNA Re UK, is to leave the company at the end...
AssureWeb has integrated TEP Exchange.
Misys has incorporated the TEP Exchange for electronically trading endowment policies onto its Assur...
Look ahead 30 years.
Successful insurance products, just like any others, need to adhere to the 'Can I?' motto - constant...
Brokers and insurers are both to blame over liability bombshells.
Lynn Rouse reports on last week's British Insurance Brokers Association annual conference, which was held in Manchester.
Appointment at Compass Management Consulting.
Julian Jackman has joined Compass Management Consulting as business development partner, specialisin...
Chairman of Zurich Financial Services to resign.
Rolf Huppi, embattled chairman of Zurich Financial Services, is to resign as chairman following the ...
APB: guidance for fire stations.
The Arson Prevention Bureau has produced guidance for the UK's fire services as part of a drive to r...
Appointment at Composite Legal Expenses.
Julia Williams has joined Composite Legal Expenses as business development consultant and will focus...
Watching your back.
The Human Rights Act means that the use of surveillance evidence to contest personal injury claims cases could be rendered inadmissible. However, as long as insurer defendants watch their step, such evidence can still be invaluable, says Simon Gibson.
Insurers in plant talks.
The Association of British Insurers is set to consult its members over new Home Office proposals, wh...
Budget - Little substance, but a lot of rhetoric.
There was a lot of rhetoric about encouraging pensions and savings in last week's Budget, but, argues Nick Bamford, in the final analysis there was little of any substance.
View from the Top - Duncan Boyle
Duncan Boyle, chief executive, Royal & Sun Alliance A great deal has already been said within these...
Flying failure.
Zurich Insurance Services provided cover for last week's cancellation of the much-hyped musical vers...
Byers' case aborted.
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society aborted judicial proceedings against Transport Secretary Steph...