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Lloyd's insurer SVB makes initial estimate
Lloyd's insurer SVB has made an initial estimate of £5m to £10m in losses arising from Hurricane Wil...
WNS Assistance launches new initiative
Motor claims management specialist WNS Assistance has launched a new initiative aimed at brokers to ...
Underwriter in Scottish move
Commercial insurance provider Primary Broker Services has opened its first Scottish office as part o...
GAB Robins strengthens its Team in Northern Ireland
GAB Robins has strengthened its Team in Northern Ireland with several senior appointments. William W...
Appointment at Beachcroft Wansbroughs
Beachcroft Wansbroughs has recruited Tracey Butcher as a partner in its professional and financial r...
Appointment at FMW
Ricky Taylor has become marketing co-ordinator for FMW. He has been in the insurance industry for se...
Hiscox reveals its estimated loss from Hurricane Wilma
Hiscox has revealed that its estimated loss from Hurricane Wilma is $45m (£25m). It has also revised...
Research from Aon on employee accidents
Research from Aon shows that more than half of employee accidents (52%) during the past 12 months we...
Boyle in parting shot at "pretty poor" industry
Duncan Boyle, former chief executive officer of Royal and Sun Alliance UK, this week took a parting ...
Events
3 November Insurance Institute of London Lunchtime Lectures - With a worldwide book of business, wh...
Broker Assistance wins contract with Alexander Forbes
Broker Assistance has won a contract with Alexander Forbes Corporate Risk Solutions to handle all tr...
Rizla deal wrapped up
Motorcycle claims management firm Plantec has agreed a sponsorship package with the Rizla Suzuki rac...
Survey of UK holidaymakers
A survey of UK holidaymakers has found that one in four men make fraudulent insurance claims on retu...
Reasons behind Fabien collapse still unclear
Liquidator Begbies Traynor revealed it could be months before it determines why broker Fabien Risk S...
Rubicon linked with trade sale
Third-party administrator Rubicon Corporation has been linked with a trade sale following the depart...
Appointment at J&M Insurance Services
J&M Insurance Services has made Phil Batt service centre manager. He will manage and grow the compan...
Edward Donne joins HSBC Insurance Brokers
Edward Donne has joined HSBC Insurance Brokers from Alexander Forbes Professions. Mr Donne, who was ...
Amlin to launch arm by year-end
Lloyd's insurer Amlin announced the formation of Amlin Bermuda, a new wholly owned US $1bn (£568m) r...
Insurer to recruit 250 staff
Direct insurer Admiral has announced a move to strengthen its position in Wales, by creating more th...
Appointment at XL Capital
XL Capital has made David Radulski senior vice-president and director of investor relations. He was ...
Penny Black's insurance week
While in the City last week, Penny decided to pay a visit to her friends at QBE at their new home at...
Appointment at Budget
Broking group Budget has made David Thompson operations director for its contact centre business, Fu...
Hutton takes over from Blunkett at DWP
The Government has announced that John Hutton will be the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Insurer brings travel inhouse to grow market share
Bupa Travel today announced it was taking over the management of all aspects of its products and underwriting. Previously the company operated in conjunction with Royal and Sun Alliance.