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Mass “disappointed” with Jackson review implementation
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has responded to the ministers statement on the government’s proposals for reform of Civil Litigation Funding and Costs in England & Wales.
Former Lloyds insurance boss to become Royal London CEO
Royal London,the mutual life and pensions company, today announced the appointment of Phil Loney as group chief executive.
ABI wants referral fee ban to be next on Government to do list
Today’s Government announcement on civil litigation reform will put the brake on runaway legal costs and mean a better deal for genuine claimants and insurance customers, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Ingosstrakh responds to PPF alleged fraud developments
Mikhail Volkov, deputy chairman of the board of directors at OJSC Ingosstrakh has responded in a statement to the ongoing PPF fraud case.
Court upholds arrest of accused PPF $15m fraudster
The Moscow City Court has upheld the arrest of Yekaterina Alabuzhina, accused of defrauding Мartin Schaffer, a representative of the PPF Group, of $15m, the court's press office told the Russian Agency for Legal and Court Information.
Portuguese broker MDS targets Spain
Portuguese retail broking giant MDS has confirmed expansion plans for Spain.
Junction expands affinity footprint with NFU Mutual deal
BGL affinity arm Junction has launched a new personal accident cover product for customers of its partners.
Ingosstrakh responds to PPF alleged fraud developments
Mikhail Volkov, deputy chairman of the board of directors at OJSC Ingosstrakh has responded in a statement to the ongoing PPF fraud case.
Court upholds arrest of accused PPF $15m fraudster
The Moscow City Court has upheld the arrest of Yekaterina Alabuzhina, accused of defrauding Мartin Schaffer, a representative of the PPF Group, of $15m, the court's press office told the Russian Agency for Legal and Court Information.
Canopius acquires K Drewe and Look
The largest privately owned Lloyd’s company, Canopius, has acquired the businesses of K Drewe Insurance Brokers Limited and Look Insurance Services Limited.
Portuguese broker MDS targets Spain
Portuguese retail broking giant MDS has confirmed expansion plans for Spain.
Oval backs Olympic hopeful
Oval is to sponsor Tom Allen, an 18 year-old Olympic swimming hopeful from Wales.
Reforms to civil litigation costs will block road to justice
Ken Clarke’s announcement today that the Government will press ahead with reforms to the civil litigation system has been met with disbelief and serious concerns.
JLT predicts construction growth in the Nordic region
JLT Specialty Limited predicts construction growth in the Nordic region over the next three years supporting a recent report from Veidekke, one of the Nordic Region's largest contractors.
JLT predicts construction growth in the Nordic region
JLT Specialty Limited predicts construction growth in the Nordic region over the next three years supporting a recent report from Veidekke, one of the Nordic Region's largest contractors.
Fitch upgrades Italian insurance market
Fitch Ratings has revised the rating outlook for the Italian non-life insurance market to stable from negative, on the grounds of improving profitability driven by premium rises and better risk selection.
Axa hires Stewart as commercial director
Axa has hired Alasdair Stewart, formerly of the Chartered Insurance Institute (pictured right), to the position of commercial director.
RBSI names Palmer as NED
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has appointed former Legal & General finance director Andrew Palmer as a non-executive director.
Clarke outlines CFA plans
Justice secretary Ken Clarke has confirmed that the government will modify ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements with its implementation of the Jackson Review.
Let Alliance appoints Ian Shackell to the board as non-exec
Let Alliance Ltd has appointed a new non-executive director Ian Shackell to its board of directors.
Fitch upgrades Italian insurance market
Fitch Ratings has revised the rating outlook for the Italian non-life insurance market to stable from negative, on the grounds of improving profitability driven by premium rises and better risk selection.
Lockton Middle East subsidiary gains chartered status
Lockton subsidiary Lockton MENA Limited has succeeded in its application to achieve Chartered Broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Momentum signs up to Aldermanbury Declaration
Momentum Solutions, the broker network headed by former Oval managing director Howard Pepper, has signed up to the Aldermanbury Declaration.
Towers Watson expands in Turkey
Towers Watson has expanded its presence in Turkey by establishing a new subsidiary - Towers Watson Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti - in Istanbul. It has also appointed Süha Alıcı, who has been with Towers Watson since 2007, as managing consultant.