News
Aon reports drop in UK revenue
Aon has reported that UK organic revenue decreased 9% in the final quarter of 2009 due to weak economic conditions, soft pricing and lower new business.
Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance results slide
The Qatar (re)insurer has reported that net underderwriting revenue for 2009 declined by QAR8.59m
Compre opens new Swedish operation
Compre Group has opened a new service company Compre Services (Sweden) AB with offices in Malmö and Stockholm.
Compre opens new Swedish operation
Compre Group has opened a new service company Compre Services (Sweden) AB with offices in Malmö and Stockholm.
Cheatline calls increase reports IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has seen website figures and Cheatline reports figures rise significantly during 2009.
Bridgewater House director receives FSA ban
A director of general insurance and mortgage firm Bridgewater House has received a ban from the Financial Services Authority for failing to comply with client money rules.
Fitzgerald and Adjusting Solutions join forces
A working agreement has been established between insurance claims company Fitzgerald Consulting and loss adjuter Adjusting Solutions, led by Tom Battell and David Martin.
Zurich proposes new director
Josef Ackermann is expected to be elected to the board of directors of Zurich Financial Services on 30 March at its 2010 AGM.
Zurich proposes new director
Josef Ackermann is expected to be elected to the board of directors of Zurich Financial Services on 30 March at its 2010 AGM.
Aviva in Polish online push
Aviva Poland has launched an online short-term travel insurance product aimed at people who are planning a single trip outside Poland.
Aviva in Polish online push
Aviva Poland has launched an online short-term travel insurance product aimed at people who are planning a single trip outside Poland.
Aviva Spain merges websites
José Manuel Jiménez, Aviva Spain's marketing manager, said: "This website brings major advantages for users."
Aviva Spain merges websites
José Manuel Jiménez, Aviva Spain's marketing manager, said: "This website brings major advantages for users."
FSA bans "incompetent" director over client money failure
Matthew Sixsmith was the director of Bridgewater House UK, which dealt mainly in the sub prime mortgage market, but also arranged life and critical illness insurance in connection with those mortgages.
Merlin opens new service centre
Merlin Professional Claims Services has opened a dedicated hub in Manchester to support its total claims management service.
Citymain completes Burnett & Associates acquisition
Specialist insurance provider Citymain has finalised its acquisition of IT firm Burnett & Associates.
Lloyd's firm merges syndicates
Jubilee Managing Agency has combined its motor Syndicate 1231 and property and personal lines Syndicate 5820 for the 2010 year of account.
AIG unit CEO to retire
AIG's aeroplane leasing unit International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) said that its CEO Steven F. Udvar-Hazy will retire as director and chief executive officer is to retire.
Berkshire Hathaway loses 'AAA' rating
Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's giant investment vehicle, has had its 'AAA' rating removed by Standard & Poors.
Scottish Lion appeal bid allowed
The Lords of the Scottish Appeal Court has allowed the appeal by Scottish Lion Insurance against the judgment of Lord Glennie on whether it would ever be fair for a court to sanction a solvent scheme in the face of creditor opposition.
Kindertons chooses Vizion for the repair of Prestige vehicles
Kindertons accident management, based in Crewe, has chosen prestige vehicle body repair network, Vizion, to repair its growing account of prestige, upper prestige and executive sports vehicles.
Entries for the British Insurance Awards 2010 now open
The British Insurance Awards 2010 are now officially open for entries. These prestigous awards, for the entire UK general insurance industry, will be presented at the Royal Albert Hall on the evening of the 7 July.
Insure with ease names online marketing manager
Travel insurer Insure with ease has appointed Sarah Taylor as its onlne marketing manager
Cega develops new one stop global risk service
Cega has designed a new solution for corporate insurers and brokers, whose clients have an international footprint.