News
Blast claim for Allianz
Insurer giant Allianz Cornhill could face a major payout following an announcement that the owners o...
Penny Black's insurance week
Allianz Cornhill had to put its foot down when a devout Christian let a homeless man house-sit for a...
Finsure and SSP launch new facility
Finsure and broker software house SSP has launched a new personal lines premium finance facility for...
Crawford and Company check risks from Bird Flu
Crawford and Company this week said it was looking into the risks arising ahead of any potential cla...
Appointment at QBE
QBE European Operations has appointed Brian Pomeroy as a non-executive director of QBE Insurance (Eu...
RBSI banks on NIG growth
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance chief executive Annette Court claims it is to make a concerted effo...
Appointment at Carmichaels
Colin Russell has joined Carmichaels, and is working from the company's Gateshead office, covering n...
Appointment at Misys Countrywide
The Misys Countrywide network has expanded its fleet placement team with the appointment of Alan Wes...
Willis Commercial Networks recruits new member
The Willis Commercial Network has recruited another member, Clegg Gifford and Co. Shirley Bellamy, m...
Appointment at Clyde and Company
Graeme Baird has joined Clyde and Company's insurance group as a partner. Mr Baird comes from Hill T...
Appointment at Novae Underwriting
Novae Underwriting has appointed Paul Cregan as a development underwriter, and Jacqueline Doherty as...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Allianz Cornhill Legal Protection has appointed Rachel Bartlett as a before-the-event claims handler...
Report critical of claims leadership
A lack of claims representation at board level is hampering many Lloyd's syndicates' ability to impl...
Howden to open new UK offices in £100m drive
The parent group of Lloyd's broker Howden plans to achieve £100m in brokerage over the next five yea...
Events
6 March - Insurance Institute of London Lunchtime Lectures - Accelerated learning and memory techniq...
What the papers said this week
The Daily Telegraph Thomas Suozzi, a politician from Nassau County, is to fight Eliot Spitzer, New ...
Hiscox reviews PI cover
Hiscox has admitted fears of a rise in mis-selling claims has forced a review of its professional in...
Fitch Ratings withdraws rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed UK-based Independent Insurance Company 'DD' Insurer Financial Strength ra...
Zurich unveils new advertising campaign
Zurich has launched its new advertising campaign in the UK. A TV ad goes live today.
RenRe makes another internal promotion
Bermudian reinsurer RenaissanceRe. Has announced that vice president and controller Mark Wilcox has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. He will continue to report to John M. Lummis, COO and CFO.
Ingham's founding directors set to retire
Ingham Underwriting has announced the retirement of its founding directors.
Smart & Cook buys Berry Birch & Noble for £4.5m
Harrogate-based brokerage Smart & Cook has purchased Kent broker Berry Birch & Noble for £4.5m.
HBOS GI profits rise 13%
Halifax General Insurance's premium income increased by 14% to £1,977m with strong growth from third party repayment insurance. Profit before tax increased by 13% to £254m.
Former Aviva boss takes up new role
CMGL, the provider of claims management and insurance services, is has appointed Cees Schrauwers as non-executive Chairman.