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Amlin to open up Illinois branch office
Amlin, the Lloyd’s (re)insurer, is to establish a representative office in Chicago. Amlin Illinois Inc, will work within the existing Lloyd’s infrastructure, utilising the Lloyd’s licence in Illinois to write admitted business which may not otherwise…
Transatlantic Q2 net income falls, led by $60m subprime writedowns
Transatlantic Holdings said second quarter net income fell $89.7m, compared to $125.7m, in the second quarter of 2007, led by nearly $60m of subprime writedowns.
FSA Annual Public Meeting - Hector Sants' keynote speech
Hector Sants - FSA Introduction The last year has been difficult for the FSA. Perhaps the most challenging since its creation ten years ago. You should be in no doubt we regret the events surrounding Northern Rock.
Video - Rehabilitation First Awards
The Post Magazine Rehabilitation First Awards 2008 were presented at a special gala luncheon in London in July attended by almost 200 guests from across the general insurance, rehabilitation and legal sectors. Lynn Rouse, deputy editor of Post hosted the…
Ace strengthens underwriting team in the Midlands
Ace Europe has appointed two senior managers in its Birmingham office to drive the growth of its operation in the Midlands.
Turnover exceeds £1bn at Capita
Capita Group has reported pre-tax profits of £120.2m for the first half of this year, marking a 16% increase on the same period in 2007.
Rehab body slams MoJ reforms
Norman Cottington, the president of the Bodily Injury Claims Management Association, has added to the criticism of the Ministry of Justice's reforms of the personal injury claims process.
WR Berkley Q2 more than halves on lower writings, investment losses
US reinsurer WR Berkley has said that second quarter net income more than halved.
Hurriance Dolly losses could reach $1.2bn - AIR
Losses from Hurriance Dolly could reach $1.2bn, according to a report from AIR.
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers
LMA T&C toolkit looks to bolster industry training
The Lloyd's Market Association professional standards committee has distributed its 98-page Training...
Blue Bunday
Insurance specialists at London law firm Beale and Company braved torrential rain to compete in the ...
CII changes
In his final week as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Lord Hunt of Wirral warned the ...
Pick of the week
Reporters Alwynne Gwilt and Lousie Meeson look at the major stories from the general insurance market...
Watch Rehabilitation First Awards 2008
The Post Magazine Rehabilitation First Awards 2008 were presented at a special gala luncheon in London in July attended by over 190 guests from across the general insurance, rehabilitation and legal sector.
RIIG ready for shake-up
John French, the new executive chairman of the Resources in Insurance Group, has said he will look t...
ATE avoids chop in government reform plan
Legal expenses companies have praised the government for "pragmatic" and "sensible" decisions, parti...
GI head sees 'enormous potential' in insurer's book
Wesleyan Assurance Society plans to grow its general insurance business and the range of specialist ...
Marsh appoints trio
Marsh has made a trio of appointments in its Aberdeen office. Shaun Buckett and David Meldrum join t...
Max Capital promotes
Max Capital Group has promoted two leaders in its Bermuda and Dublin-based reinsurance operations. D...
Appointment at Argent
Specialist liability adjuster Argent has appointed Gerard King as the new Leeds branch manager. He h...
Appointment at BGL
Charlie Hempstead has been appointed as director for resource management for Fusion contact centre s...
Provident eyes 100% growth after car deal
Provident Insurance has revealed plans to double in size after securing a deal major motor deal. GM...
Brokerbility snaps up duo
Brokerbility has announced the addition of two new companies to its group. Brokers Alan and Thomas ...