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Second Icelandic eruption could cause mortality risk - RMS
The recent eruption could trigger a larger eruption of nearby volcano Katla, which could pose a significant morbidity and mortality risk, according to RMS.
New investment head for Zurich
Zurich has appointed Urban Angehrn to the position of head of investment strategy implementation. He replaces Cecilia Reyes, who has been appointed chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee.
Platinum reports Q1 results slump
Platinum Underwriters' first-quarter profit fell 82% on lower earned premiums.
Kwik Fit Insurance set to recruit 70 people
Insurance intermediary Kwik Fit, is looking for 70 people to take up careers at its Uddingston call centre.
Stewart departs Guy Carp
The head of Guy Carpenter's retro team has left the company amid rumours of another corporate restructuring at the reinsurance broking giant.
New investment head for Zurich
Zurich has appointed Urban Angehrn to the position of head of investment strategy implementation. He replaces Cecilia Reyes, who has been appointed chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee.
Chubbs appoints new European accident & health manager
Chubb has appointed Steven Ord as European accident and health manager.
APC updates property owners product
Commercial insurance underwriting agency is to make a number of changes to its residential let and commercial let products.
Groupama begins broker roadshows
Groupama Insurances is hitting the road with a series of broker roadshows as part of its ongoing commitment to develop close and individual relationships with commercial brokers across the UK.
Quinn welcomes regulator's decision
Quinn Insurance has welcomed the Financial Regulator's decision to allow it to begin offering private motor insurance cover for provisional licence holders in the UK.
Junction acquires building society's motor book
BGL affinity arm Junction has acquired Bradford & Bingley’s motor and home insurance business.
Election 2010: Hung parliament - have your say
With the emergence of the Liberal Democrats as a political force in this election, the issue of a hung parliament is already making headlines.
Quinn welcomes regulator's decision
Quinn Insurance has welcomed the Financial Regulator's decision to allow it to begin offering private motor insurance cover for provisional licence holders in the UK.
Willis names new director at first Irish AGM
Willis has appointed Michael Somers as a director of the company and member of the risk committee of the board of directors.
Ex Direct Line employee jailed for £1.1m fraud
A former Direct Line employee has been jailed for six years for a £1m money-laundering scheme.
Willis names new director at first Irish AGM
Willis has appointed Michael Somers as a director of the company and member of the risk committee of the board of directors.
Inter Resolve plots path after £30m VC backing
Personal injury claims specialist Inter Resolve is poised to grow after receiving a multi-million pound investment from venture capital firm Balderton Capital.
Willis extends Coverpoint technology deal to PI and D&O
Willis has extended its 'pay as you go' agreement for the placement and distribution of low value, high volume business with technology partner Coverpoint.
Angel purchase to give Catlin SME boost
Catlin has signalled its intent to increase its regional small to medium-sized enterprise footprint following the acquisition of Colchester-based managing general agent Angel Underwriting.
Honda picks Equity Direct
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to handle its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
Fitch rates Groupama as an 'A'
Fitch Ratings has today assigned Groupama and four of its core insurance subsidiaries Insurer financial strength ratings of 'A'.
Regulator gives Quinn green light for partial UK underwriting return
The Financial Regulator has today modified the direction issued to Quinn Insurance to permit the company to write motor insurance cover for provisional driver licence holders in the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland).
Fitch rates Groupama as an 'A'
Fitch Ratings has today assigned Groupama and four of its core insurance subsidiaries Insurer financial strength ratings of 'A'.
Markel raids Ace to launch trade credit division
Property and casualty insurer has launched a new trade credit division, following the appointment of Ewa Rose in January 2010.