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Appointment at Bankstone
Bankstone has appointed Simon Gould as IT manager. Mr Gould will be responsible for all IT systems, ...
Broker Direct unveils SME tool
Broker Direct has launched its latest online commercial product, SME Online Solutions, underwritten ...
JLT set for major regional push
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has set its sights on strengthening its regional construction divisions with ...
Ecclesiastical reports £6.7m underwriting loss
Ecclesiastical’s annual results have revealed a group underwriting loss of £6.7m compared to profits of £27m in 2006.
UK insurer enters Vietnam health sector
Private medical insurer Inter Global has joined forces with insurance group Bao Viet to sell health insurance plans in Vietnam.
NAS appoints technology underwriter
California-based NAS Insurance Services has appointed Sandra Casas as underwriter and facility manager for its technology products.
FSA warns consumers Orion cover may be 'invalid'
The Financial Services Authority has warned consumers that motor insurance bought through Orion Direct and its sister company Peppercom may not be valid.
Post pick of the week
Post reporter Alwynne Gwilt and supplements and online editor Stephanie Denton provide a run down of the major news in this week's issue of Post including: FSA airs concerns over insurers buying brokers; JLT’s plans for a major regional push; An update…
TCF is top risk and regulatory priority, according to research
Treating customers fairly is the biggest regulatory challenge and area of regulatory risk for more than 80% of the UK’s financial services firms, according to new research released today.
Lloyd's targets Poland with new appointment
Lloyd’s has appointed Witold Janusz as its first representative for Poland aid the process of gaining a full establishment licence for Lloyd’s in Poland.
Nationwide announces 15% rise in operating profit
Accident repair company Nationwide has revealed a 15% rise in operating profit in 2007.
Paris Re appoints CEO for the Americas
Edmund Kelly has been appointed chief executiove of Paris Re America Insurance Company.
Motor accidents account for 72% of PI claims, reveals PIAB
Ireland's Personal Injuries Assessment Board has found that 72% of all personal injury claims processed by the board in 2007 arose from motor accidents.
Allianz 'nicks' Harvey Nics
Allianz Engineering has won the contract to provide inspection and insurance services to retail store Harvey Nichols.
Helphire management shuffle
Credit hire group Helphire has appointed Mark Adams as group finance director with effect from 1 April, resulting in a number of other managers changing their roles.
SSP enters Australian market with acquisition
IT systems provider SSP is entering into a binding agreement to acquire Australian insurance systems specialist Koukia from Wesfarmers Insurance Division.
Florida Cat Fund reform clears key senate committee
A bill aiming to reduce the limits available and increase co-reinsurance levels under the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) has been approved by the Florida Senate banking and insurance committee.
Gen Re to pay $5m fine instead of convicted execs
BESTWIRE — The five insurance executives convicted last month of fraud in connection with a sham reinsurance deal will no longer be required to pay $5 million under a separate forfeiture claim filed against them by the US government.
Heritage invests in new business development manager
Heritage has appointed Paul Aitchison to its newly created position of business development manager at Heritage Mutual Management in its London office.
CII supports ABI call for personal injury action
The Chartered Insurance Institute has supported the Association of British Insurer's call today for the government to follow through on its proposed reforms to the personal injury compensation system.
ABI takes personal injury reform call to Parliament
The Association of British Insurers is hosting a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons this afternoon as part of its latest push to urge the government to implement proposed reforms of the personal injury compensation system. Read the ABI's…
Markel International promotes two board members
Markel International has announce the promotion of two members of the board. Jeremy Brazil has been promoted from director of London underwriting to active underwriter syndicate 3000, and William Stovin has been appointed chief administrative officer.
Questgates director elected to CILA
A Questgates director has been elected to the Liability Special Interest Group of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Whittington appoints Loudon
Whittington Group has announced the appointment of John Loudon as non-executive chairman.