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McLarens brand in UK return as CEO Chalfant eyes deals
The McLarens brand has been resurrected in the UK insurance market after the loss adjusting group reclaimed the name in readiness to make global acquisitions in 2013.
Ageas to build broker brands as Groupama name phased out in UK
The Groupama Insurances brand is to be phased out of the UK marketplace following completion of the insurer's sale to Ageas UK.
Georgia's health insurance reforms based on German model
An overhaul of Georgia's medical insurance market will be based on the German Bismarck model, according to comments made by one of the country's MPs.
ING reveals job cuts as it posts 39.3% fall in operating result
ING said on Wednesday that 1,350 jobs are to be cut from its European insurance operations as the firm seeks to achieve a standalone future.
Markerstudy names operations director
Markerstudy Group has appointed Saleem Miyan, pictured, as group operations director.
Munich Re expects "mid three-digit million euro" Sandy hit
Munich Re expects its share of the losses from superstorm Sandy to be in the "mid three-digit million" euro range, based on primary estimates, but remains optimistic of achieving a €3bn profit for the 2012 financial year.
Ink hires ex-Towergate consultant Palmer as commercial director
Ink Insurance has appointed former Towergate sales development consultant Julian Palmer as commercial director at the Giles subsidiary.
IPipeline hires Greenberg to build Apac presence
Insurance processing solutions provider iPipeline has appointed Paul Greenberg as country manager for Japan and Asia Pacific.
Allianz to underwrite 'superfast' mobile network EE
Allianz and mobile phone insurance provider Lifestyle Services Group have signed a contract to provide mobile device insurance services to 4G network provider EE.
Acromas in Deutsche Bank talks
The chief executive of Acromas is understood to have met his counterpart at Deutsche Bank to discuss his firm's options.
Munich Re: Sandy to drive up property insurance prices
Munich Re's reinsurance operation produced a Q3 operating result of €1.2bn (Q3 2011: €665m) and premium income of €7.5bn (Q3 2011: €6.5bn).
Munich Re estimates Sandy losses close to £400m
Munich Re has estimated its share of the losses from superstorm Sandy at the "mid three-digit million" euro range, despite the high number of individual losses making it difficult to assess the extent of the damage.
Groupama takeover to add extra boost to 'record' Ageas profits
Ageas chief executive Barry Smith is confident that the addition of Groupama insurance activities will add further clout to performance, following nine months in which the firm's profit before tax and minority interests rose by 36.4%.
Second storm system set to hit New Jersey and New York
More US east coast disruption expected to hamper recovery efforts following superstorm Sandy.
Solvency II regulators must be more empathetic, KMPG says
Consultancy firm KPMG has outlined a series of measures that could be adopted to promote a more "robust" Solvency II framework and please regulators and businesss.
Former Ergo managers charged over sex scandal
Two former staff of Munich Re-owned primary insurer Ergo are facing charges related to a 2007 trip to Budapest, according to reports in the German media.
Ace chairman: Innovation and collaboration key to future London insurance market success
London's insurance industry must avoid complacency and reinforce its position as the global centre for insurance through innovation, collaboration and recognition of the shift towards emerging markets, according to Andrew Kendrick.
Dual launches general liability division with Brit hires
International underwriting agency Dual has formed a new division to underwrite specialty liability business as part of the continued expansion of its product range.
Dual launches general liability division
Dual will write speciality liability business from a new division led by John Murphy.
Biba to discuss introduction of code of conduct for members
Brokers across the country could soon be expected to comply with an official British Insurance Brokers' Association code of conduct.
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Local broker to continue NCFC sponsorship
Norwich-based broker Alan Boswell Group is to sponsor Norwich City Football Club for the fourth consecutive year.
India-based GI insurers see rise in premiums
General insurance companies in India have seen an 18.6% rise in premiums in the current financial year.