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City law firm launches free online regulatory service
CMS Cameron McKenna has launched RegZone – a free-to-view service for anyone interested in the way financial institutions are regulated.
Hannover Re issues hybrid bond
Hannover Re has today successfully placed a €500m subordinated bond on the European capital market via its subsidiary Hannover Finance (Luxembourg).
Hannover Re issues hybrid bond
Hannover Re has today successfully placed a €500m subordinated bond on the European capital market via its subsidiary Hannover Finance (Luxembourg).
German and UK customers value personalised service
UK and German consumers are likely to show much greater loyalty to insurance providers that demonstrate they know who their customers are and can refer to all aspects of the client's history during any transaction.
DOA teams up with Sterling
Underwriting agency, David Oliver Associates, has chosen Sterling Insurance to underwrite its new platinum commercial combined policy.
Canopius announces promotions
Canopius has announced two promotions in its treaty reinsurance division.
Capita names new commercial MD
Capita Insurance Services has appointed Derek Henry to the role of managing director of Capita’s commercial insurance business.
Reinsurer shareholders' funds grow by 12%
Reinsurer shareholders’ funds have grown by 12% to stand at $235bn, according to the Aon Benfield Aggregate report.
Coversure moves into Leicester
Coversure has opened its 90th office - a new branch in Leicester.
Canopius announces promotions
Canopius has announced two promotions in its treaty reinsurance division.
Ecclesiastical creates new director of strategic development role
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Kevin Jones in the newly-created role of director of strategic development.
Aviva appoints head of new business sales
Aviva has announced the appointment of Ian Valentine as head of new business sales.
Automotive finance fraud hits four year high
Automotive fraud rose by 35 per cent in the first half of 2010, overtaking attempted mortgage fraud in the second quarter to reach its highest level since early 2006, according to Experian.
LV COR down to 101.9% as insurer reveals improved H1 results
LV has recorded an improved performance for H1 2010, with sales and trading profits up on the same period of 2009.
Reinsurer shareholders' funds grow by 12%
Reinsurer shareholders’ funds have grown by 12% to stand at $235bn, according to the Aon Benfield Aggregate report.
German and UK customers value personalised service
UK and German consumers are likely to show much greater loyalty to insurance providers that demonstrate they know who their customers are and can refer to all aspects of the client's history during any transaction.
Aon Benfield set to launch app
Aon Benfield has announced the launch of an application for its proprietary facultative placement platform, FAConnect.
Aon Benfield set to launch app
Aon Benfield has announced the launch of an application for its proprietary facultative placement platform, FAConnect.
Margaret Cole to join FSA Board
Mark Hoban MP, financial secretary to the Treasury, has confirmed the appointment of Margaret Cole to the Financial Services Authority Board, with effect from 7 September 2010.
Axa launches online portal for brokers
Axa Insurance has launched an online portal for independent personal lines brokers.
Leading industry light Clements passes away
A leading light in the insurance and reinsurance industries, Robert (Bob) Clements, has passed away.
Capita Consulting launches financial services practice
Capita Consulting has launched its new financial services consulting practice, appointing Tony Tarquini, formerly head of financial services at Celerant Consulting, to head up the new operation.
Glacier Re to wind down business after stategic review
European reinsurer Glacier Reinsurance, has announced that the company’s existing portfolio will be placed in to an orderly run-off with immediate effect.
Insurance sector calls for environmental action
Four insurance climate change initiatives have today launched a global insurance industry statement on adapting to climate change in developing countries.