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IBM validates SSP solution
IBM has validated Insure J, SSP's component-based general insurance solution, against the IBM insurance industry framework.
Willis recruits sales and marketing director
The UK & Ireland division of brokerage Willis has appointed Martyn Perryman as its new sales and marketing director.
Willis recruits sales and marketing director
The UK & Ireland division of brokerage Willis has appointed Martyn Perryman as its new sales and marketing director.
Insurance Charities announces balloon race winner
David Gowers of Amlin has been crowned The Insurance Charities’ Big Balloon Day race winner.
Lloyd's insurer Amlin to acquire underwriting agency Lead Yacht
Amlin has entered into an agreement to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters from members of its board of directors. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the change of control by the Financial Services Authority.
Not seeking equivalence is in the interest of clients in Guernsey
Heritage Insurance Management has welcomed the announcement made by the authorities in Guernsey that it has no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II.
Not seeking equivalence is in the interest of clients in Guernsey
Heritage Insurance Management has welcomed the announcement made by the authorities in Guernsey that it has no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II.
Jubilee employment tribunal fails to reach conclusion
The employment tribunal battle between Jubilee Managing Agency and former finance and operations director Kate Lewis is set to rumble on after the hearing ran over its allotted time.
Citymain launches insurance for the Ipad
Citymain has launched a new insurance solution for Apple’s Ipad as well as tablet PCs.
Ironshore expands European political risk insurance team
Ironshore has appointed Donald Harkey to head the political risk unit for Ironshore Europe, based in Dublin.
Ironshore expands European political risk insurance team
Ironshore has appointed Donald Harkey to head the political risk unit for Ironshore Europe, based in Dublin.
XL Insurance makes senior underwriting appointment
XL Insurance has appointed Cristiana Báez-Safa as chief underwriting officer professional lines international.
Equinox Global appoints senior underwriter
Equinox Global, the newly established specialist trade credit insurer, has recruited Sarah Winstone as senior underwriter, joining on 1 April 2011.
BGL employees gain CMI qualification
Employees from BGL Group have graduated with the Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Certificate in leadership and management.
LV reveals new non-exec
LV has confirmed the appointment of former O2 customer director Cath Keers as a non-executive director.
National Dental Plan names new MD
Capita-owned National Dental Plan has confirmed Andrew Bower as its new managing director.
Endsleigh refines landlord product
Endsleigh has launched a new landlord insurance policy based on the results of market research.
Chubb unveils European casualty manager
Chubb Insurance Group has appointed Mark Roberts European casualty manager.
Chubb unveils European casualty manager
Chubb Insurance Group has appointed Mark Roberts European casualty manager.
Westinsure recruits business development manager
Insurance broker Westinsure has appointed Fintan Griffin as a business development manager.
Direct Line enters mid net worth market with new product
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has launched Direct Line Select, aimed specifically at consumers it believes need higher levels of cover than standard policies typically provide.
Ex-Lloyd's insurer CEO denies sexism claims
Former Jubilee group chief executive Clive Buesnel has denied claims that he planned to relieve Kate Lewis of some of her duties because of her gender when she held the post of finance and operations director.
Broker Igo4 sells minority stake to Dutch investor
Igo4, the personal lines broker founded in 2007 by former BGL directors Matt Munro and Tom Cooper (pictured), has agreed an investment deal with IVM Intersurer BV, a Dutch holding company that specialises in investing in insurance related businesses.
Parabis Law breaks £100m turnover mark with legal acquisition
Parabis Law has expanded its defendant insurance operation and secured a foothold in the Midlands after completing a takeover of Everatt & Company.