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PM warns"damaging" EU regulation could unfairly hit female drivers
The impact of the upcoming European Union gender eqality directive on female drivers' insurance premiums was raised today in Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions.
Biba accuses regulator of ignoring broker concerns over fees
British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Eric Galbraith has called on the Financial Services Authority to accelerate its review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Aviva appoints group asset & liability management director
Aviva has appointed Martin Muir as its group asset & liability management director, effective from 11 April 2011.
Aviva appoints group asset & liability management director
Aviva has appointed Martin Muir as its group asset & liability management director, effective from 11 April 2011.
Zurich appoints group HR head
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Peter Wright to the position of group head of Human Resources, effective 21 February.
Zurich appoints group HR head
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Peter Wright to the position of group head of Human Resources, effective 21 February.
CEA supports EC review of “outdated” pension solvency regime
European insurance and reinsurance federation CEA has backed the European Commission’s Green Paper on Pensions which gained European Parliament support today.
CEA supports EC review of “outdated” pension solvency regime
European insurance and reinsurance federation CEA has backed the European Commission’s Green Paper on Pensions which gained European Parliament support today.
RSA embroiled in legal row over ‘new credit hire’ – Insurance News Now – 17 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including how RSA has become embroiled in a legal spat with Provident over subrogated motor repair costs.
MDU backs CFA proposals
The Medical Defence Union has backed Ministry of Justice plans to address conditional fee arrangements.
Arista appoints fleet underwriter
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has appointed Genna Ryan as senior fleet underwriter in the South-west.
Legal costs "gravy train" costing UK consumers £2.7m every day
The Association of British insurers has said that it is time to put the “brakes on the legal costs gravy train” that is costing UK consumers £2.7m every day.
Recruitment specialists complete merger
Specialist recruitment insurance firms Dallas Kirkland Professionals and Giles Recruitinsure have merged.
Giles recruitment specialist merges
Dallas Kirkland Professions and Giles Recruit Insure have merged to form Dallas Kirkland Recruit Insure.
Sentencing due in corporate manslaughter case
Gloucestershire-based engineering firm Cotswold Geotechnical is facing an unlimited fine tomorrow after being found guilty under new corporate manslaughter laws.
Auto Windscreens insurer clients jump ship to rivals
Insurer partners of Auto Windscreens have admitted they are moving immediately to rival providers after it emerged the firm had been placed into administration.
Achilles receives FSA and Lloyd's go-ahead for Brit takeover
The Financial Services Authority has today given formal notice of its approval in respect of Achilles' acquisitions of Brit Insurance.
Cooper Gay confirms Kinsella resignation
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has confirmed the resignation of business development director Geoff Kinsella.
Marsh reports 22% rise in operating income to $972m in 2010
Marsh & McLennan Companies has reported net income increased to $855m (£529m) in 2010 compared to $227m (£141m) in 2009.
Marsh reports 22% rise in operating income to $972m in 2010
Marsh & McLennan Companies has reported net income increased to $855m (£529m) in 2010 compared to $227m (£141m) in 2009.
Jubilee “focused on growth” amid sale rumours
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee has claimed that it is focusing on its future growth amid speculation that the company is up for sale.
Hyperion chair: IPO on track after 41% leap in EBITDA
Hyperion, the international insurance and re-insurance distribution group saw revenue increase 26% to £72.2m (2009: £57.2m) and EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, rise by 41% to £12m (2009: £8.5m) for the year ended 30th September 2010.
Hyperion chair: IPO on track after 41% leap in EBITDA
Hyperion, the international insurance and re-insurance distribution group saw revenue increase 26% to £72.2m (2009: £57.2m) and EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, rise by 41% to £12m (2009: £8.5m) for the year ended 30th September 2010.
Brit share deal extended for seventh time
The deadline by which Brit shareholders can accept or decline Achilles offer for the company has been extended yet again.