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McGavick welcomes new XL outlook
XL Group has welcomed Standard & Poor's affirmation Of its ratings and revised outlook on XL to "stable" from "negative".
Keelan Westall confirms new online distribution manager
Keelan Westall has promoted Amy Flintham to the new position of online distribution manager.
Towergate swoops for IFA's healthcare business
Towergate Healthcare, the risk healthcare insurance consultancy and a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group, has today announced that it has acquired the healthcare business of IFA Origen Financial Services.
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.
ABI figures reveal insurer flood bill has rocketed 200% to £4.5bn
Figures published today by the Association of British Insurers show that the cost of flood damage since 2000 has leapt by 200% on the previous decade.
70 MGAs gather at Lloyd's to discuss new trade association
UK managing general agents need their own association to respresent and support this important sector of the insurance industry.
Caribbean $300m reinsurance start-up targets 1 January 2011 launch
Barbados-based Aliseo Reinsurance SCC today announced its entry into the global retrocession market with an initial capitalization of $300m.
Immigration cap will damage London business
Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commented on the government’s newly announced policy on the number of skilled migrants from outside the EU allowed into the UK.
Immigration cap will damage London business
Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commented on the government’s newly announced policy on the number of skilled migrants from outside the EU allowed into the UK.
Tawa links up with Lincoln General in US run-off push
Tawa and Lincoln General Insurance Company have today announced a strategic relationship that brings together the resources and experience of both organisations.
Aviva confirms Zurich's Hall as new corporate risk boss
Aviva has confirmed this morning's Postonline exclusive that David Hall is joining the business.
Solvency II implementation challenges more evident
The impending implementation of Solvency II and the increasing expectations among rating agencies are driving insurers to continue to bolster their enterprise risk management programmes, according to a recent survey conducted by Towers Watson.
Solvency II implementation challenges more evident
The impending implementation of Solvency II and the increasing expectations among rating agencies are driving insurers to continue to bolster their enterprise risk management programmes, according to a recent survey conducted by Towers Watson.
Zurich Global Corporate CEO Hall set to join Aviva
David Hall, chief executive officer, Zurich Global Corporate UK, is set to leave the insurer for a senior role at Aviva, Postonline has learnt.
European general insurance market shrinks for first time in a decade
The European insurance sector remained stable in 2009, according to key figures released today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
European general insurance market shrinks for first time in a decade
The European insurance sector remained stable in 2009, according to key figures released today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
Willis North America appoints new chairman and CEO
Willis Group Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Vic Krauze as chairman and CEO of Willis North America.
Ferma and BIPAR sign broker transparency protocol
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries today announced they have signed a protocol on the transparency of intermediation in business insurance.
Ferma and BIPAR sign broker transparency protocol
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries today announced they have signed a protocol on the transparency of intermediation in business insurance.
New sales director appointed at SSP
SSP has grown its senior management team with the appointment of Nigel Kohler as sales director for the company’s insurer division.
CNA to offer free collateral warranty advice
CNA Europe has partnered with law firm Mills & Reeve to offer a free collateral warranty advice service to its professional indemnity construction customers.
SRA to audit PI insurers
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed that it will audit qualifying solicitor’s professional indemnity insurers.
MCE signs Peugeot deal
Peugeot has joined forces with MCE to create a 'Premier Scooter Insurance Scheme'.