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Draft report published by the EC
The draft report into the validity and adequacy of brokers' professional indemnity insurance has bee...
Syndicate opens ahead of schedule
QBE's new aviation syndicate, Emilio Di Silvio Syndicate 5555, opened for business on Tuesday, one m...
Alexander Forbes targets larger healthcare operators
Alexander Forbes is targeting larger not-for-profit healthcare operators with a range of health and ...
FSA bans bad practice director
The Financial Services Authority has banned a west-Midlands-based broker for using thousands of poun...
Johnston Park McAndrew awarded contract
Broker Johnston Park McAndrew has been awarded the contract to administer a scheme for professional ...
Equitas' management deserves plaudits
Equitas' management deserves plaudits for having maintained its solvency at its 10th anniversary, ac...
Specialist looks to commercial
Cleaning and restoration specialist the Revival Company is aiming to expand its commercial lines bus...
Beazley to run new Lloyd's Consortium
Lloyd's insurer Beazley is to run a new Lloyd's Consortium for catastrophe-exposed US commercial pro...
In-depth review planned
The Law Commission has promised a wide scope for its review of insurance contract law. Responses to...
Penny Black's insurance week
The shockwaves sent across the UK by the news that Norwich Union wants to put motor insurance prices...
Hiscox set to canvas Irish brokers' needs
Hiscox has confirmed it is looking at opening an office in Dublin, stating that the city's profile "...
Big splash
Rainbow International has drawn up a rescue package to minimise potential damage from record high ti...
NU rolls out 6% fleet hikes
Norwich Union has started raising its fleet rates by an average of 6% as part of a year-on-year plan...
Road service protects crash victims
A road accident support service has been launched, targeting crash victims deemed vulnerable after t...
Insurer suspends project after lack of support
Brit Insurance has suspended plans for its reinsurance side car project. According to the Lloyd's an...
Lucas Fettes taking on extra space at Manchester office
Broker Lucas Fettes is taking on extra space at its Manchester office. It currently employs 50 staff...
Ex-Airmic chair to head broker arm
Alexander Forbes has recruited the former head of Airmic to spearhead the broker's expansion into bi...
Stable ratings outlook maintained
Fitch, Moody's and Standard and Poor's have maintained their stable ratings outlook on the global re...
Sterling Insurance signs agreement
Sterling Insurance has signed a one-year agreement with Computer Sciences Corporation and Conversant...
Mondial UK appoints business development manager
Roadside assistance specialist Mondial UK has appointed Justin Lamba as business development manager...
Amlin hit by 13.2% profit fall
Amlin has blamed adverse currency movements in its Bermudian portfolio for the 13.2% fall in profits...
GAB refinancing quells speculation
GAB Robins hopes to eradicate speculation that it is being sold or merging with rivals, following th...
Lloyd's broker to open Scottish base
Broker First City will expand onwards into Scotland following the opening of its first regional offi...
Quinn reveals five-year job push
Quinn Direct will create 1000 new jobs over the next five years as part of a bigger push into the UK...