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Aviva is claiming it is the first advertiser to dominate an entire London Underground line, albeit o...
Howden Medical launches new office
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Insurance giant has global eye
The boss of US property insurance giant FM Global has said the company could ultimately underwrite a...
Body concerned over tight deadline
The body representing run-off insurers has welcomed a government invitation to consult on new legisl...
Noise claims rise predicted for 2010
Employers' liability insurers will see a sharp rise in industrial deafness claims in 2010, unless ne...
Esure creates MP3s of policy documents
MP3s of policy documents have been created by insurer Esure for customers to carry around and listen...
Oxygen Insurance Brokers announces new launch
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Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is happy to report that the 50th anniversary of the Monte Carlo Rendezvous was blessed with th...
Windsor to de-list
Executive directors of Lloyd's broker Windsor have said they are considering making a formal approach to buy the insurance broker and take it private.
Medical Protection Society CEO to step down
After more than 21 years at the Medical Protection Society, 5 years as chief executive, Dr John Hickey today announced his decision to retire in June 2007.
Hodgson moves to MMA to head up underwriting
MMA Insurance has appointed Paul Hodgson FCII as head of underwriting.He joins MMA from the UK underwriting division of Royal and Sun Alliance and previously held senior positions at Zurich UK.
Bupa launches online applications for protection business
Bupa Individual Protection's new instant online quote and application system for critical illness and life cover products launched to Intermediaries this week.
Lloyd's underwriters to drive fancy-dress across France in charity race
Wellington Underwriting has announced the launch of the inaugural ‘Cars2Carcassonne’, a fund raising initiative for local east London charity, Toynbee Hall.
Kiln moves into Asian marine cargo market
Lloyd's insurer Kiln and the John Cahill Group are launching of a new joint venture company in Lloyd's Asia dedicated to underwriting Asian marine business: Kiln Marine Singapore. The new company is due to start underwriting on 1 October 2006.
UK firms set to invest in workers' health to combat duty of care exposures
Ninety two per cent of UK companies said they plan to invest more in the promotion of and support for healthier working practices, a survey revealed today. Health benefits provider HSA's “Who’s Looking After our Health” survey, which was conducted…
TSR downgrades 2006 hurricane activity predictions
Tropical Storm Risk has decreased its forecast of hurricane activity in the Atlantic for 2006.
ABI responds to FSA proposed amendment to the definition of a pure protection contract
Following recent FSA proposals for change on the current age restrictions on life and protection insurance (CP 06/13), the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have published its response which supports making it easier for people over aged 70 (or who…
Berkshire and CV Starr launch new syndicate 1919
Lloyd's has approved a new aviation, energy and marine syndicate, 1919, to be managed by Marlborough Underwriting Agency and capitalised by CV Starr. Approval was granted last Friday, 8 September.
Swiftcover offers motor cover by text
Online insurer Swiftcover is offering motor insurance via text message.
Sirius reports revenue and profit rise
Sirius this morning reported total revenues increased 8% to £11.5m (H1 2005: £10.5m). Recurring revenues were up 13% to £4.6m (H1 2005: £4.1m), representing 40.2% of total revenues (H1 2005: 38.5%)
MP Charles Clarke joins Beachcroft
Law firm Beachcroft LLP has announced the appointment of the Rt Hon Charles Clarke MP as a consultant.
Aon claims market first
Aon today claimed to have become the first company to form an insurance ICC through its Captive Services Group. White Rock Insurance (Guernsey) ICC said it would would provide medium sized companies a faster entry and exit.
Equity acquires Isle of Wight broker
Equity Insurance Group has acquired the general book of Newport broker Foster Insurance Services.
Litcomp appoints new business development manager
LitComp, a provider of After the Event Insurance and a supplier of medico-legal reports, has appointed Andrew Wesson as business development and risk assessment manager.