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Norton Rose Group extends international footprint
Canadian law firm Ogilvy Renault and South African law firm Deneys Reitz will join Norton Rose Group on 1 June 2011, the legal practice has confirmed.
Norton Rose Group extends international footprint
Canadian law firm Ogilvy Renault and South African law firm Deneys Reitz will join Norton Rose Group on 1 June 2011, the legal practice has confirmed.
Travel insurance premiums start to rise - as predicted
Peter Hayman, director of travel insurance specialists P J Hayman, has commented on the announcement that Axa is to increase its insurance premiums.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Markel Spain appoints accident and health underwriter
Markel has named Carlos Ballesteros as accident and health underwriter for its Spanish business.
Zurich: telematics can reduce costs by 30%
Companies could use new technological developments to reduce the costs of crashes in their motor fleets by up to 30%, according to Zurich Financial Services Group.
AM Best affirms Axis ‘A’ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a+” of Axis Specialty and its operating affiliates.
Sagicor income falls to $33.4 m
Sagicor has recorded a drop in net income in the first nine months of the year to $33.4 m (£20.75 m) compared to $64.0 m in the same period in 2009.
Sagicor income falls to $33.4 m
Sagicor has recorded a drop in net income in the first nine months of the year to $33.4 m (£20.75 m) compared to $64.0 m in the same period in 2009.
Liberty strengthens marine division
Liberty Syndicates has hired Rob Henbury to the position of class underwriter to head up the line of business.
Reinsurance aids Beazley's "modest" GWP growth
Beazley has reported that its gross written premium increased by two per cent to $1.35 bn (£840.7 m) in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 (2009: $1.33 bn).
Reinsurance aids Beazley's "modest" GWP growth
Beazley has reported that its gross written premium increased by two per cent to $1.35 bn (£840.7 m) in the first nine months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 (2009: $1.33 bn).
Beazley appoints Ken Sroka to its board
Former head of product development at Zurich Financial Services, Ken Sroka has been appointed to the board of Beazley with effect from 12 November.
Amlin posts 39% GWP surge
Specialist insurer and reinsurer Amlin has recorded a 39% increase in gross written premium for the 10 months ended 31 October despite a “mixed” trading environment.
Hardy rejects Beazley's second bid
Hardy has rejected a renewed offer for all of its shares from Beazley.
Bell resurfaces as GAB Robins director
Former Aon head of claims John Bell has been appointed as director of Robins Claims Solutions.
Postonline launches new mobile friendly web service
Post has launched a new mobile friendly version of its award winning website allowing subscribers to read all the latest news, views and analysis on their mobiles as well as search the full archive, post their own comments and much much more.
Postonline launches new mobile friendly web service
Post has launched a new mobile friendly version of its award winning website allowing subscribers to read all the latest news, views and analysis on their mobiles as well as search the full archive, post their own comments and much much more.
Das appoints head of underwriting
Legal expenses insurer Das has named Matt Frost as its new head of underwriting.
PwC: “Well known names” in Rok due diligence
Rok administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced that several “well known” companies are undertaking due diligence with a view to purchasing the beleaguered repairs firm.
Transactor launches household open market rating
Transactor has unveiled a new household open market rating module for both standard and complex risks.
Claims for storm and flood damage on the up following bad weather
After 24 hours of wild weather which included wind speeds of up to 90mph in areas of the North west, GAB Robins said it is receiving a number of claims for storm and flood damage.
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