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Chubb appoints London claims manager
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has announced today that it has appointed Katerina Kikillou to the position of London claims manager.
DWF appoints new director
Law firm DWF has made a new appointment to its insurance team in London.
Nigel Vooght to lead PwC’s global financial services business
PwC has announced the appointment of Nigel Vooght as global head of the firm’s financial services business succeeding Jeremy Scott.
Cicero calls for enhanced HMT oversight to new UK financial services regulation
At a joint event with REFORM think tank, Cicero Consulting, director and chief corporate counsel Iain Anderson, has called for the oversight role of HM Treasury to be enhanced in the new UK regulatory framework.
Wildnet expands with opening of Brighton office
Wildnet is opening an office in Brighton to add capacity to its delivery capabilities in support of business growth in the south of England.
Giles completes largest acquisition in its history
Giles Insurance Brokers has announced the acquisition of RA Rossborough Limited and its general insurance broking companies.
Carole Nash agrees breakdown deal with AA
Specialist motorcycle broker Carole Nash has agreed a three-year contract with the AA for the provision of breakdown and accident recovery services.
Zurich appoints UK head of onshore property
Zurich’s global energy group has appointed Hala Abinader to the role of UK head of onshore property.
MMA suffers S&P downgrade
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings for French insurer MMA.
MMA suffers S&P downgrade
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings for French insurer MMA.
Footman James selects Open GI
Footman James, has signed a three-year contract with Open GI to support over 180 users.
Munich Re is exposed to €2.4bn of Irish bonds
City AM has reported that Munich Re has been exposed to €2.4bn (£2bn) of Irish government bonds – around 1.2% of its total non-linked assets.
Munich Re is exposed to €2.4bn of Irish bonds
City AM has reported that Munich Re has been exposed to €2.4bn (£2bn) of Irish government bonds – around 1.2% of its total non-linked assets.
ABI names new investment affairs director
The Association of British Insurers has appointed Jonathan Davis as the new director of investment affairs replacing Peter Montagnon.
BMS recruits former Benfield head to expand liability arm
BMS has appointed Theresa Schugel as executive vice president to lead the expansion of its global specialty casualty practice which has expertise in medical professional liability, lawyers’ professional liability, workers compensation, D&O and other…
Keelan Westall launches underwriting service for brokers
Property insurance broker Keelan Westall has launched a new on-site underwriting service for fellow intermediaries.
Towers Watson: QIS5 has built Solvency II momentumn
The QIS5 exercise has built real momentum for Solvency II within insurance companies but now they should be actively considering its implications for their businesses.
Towers Watson: QIS5 has built Solvency II momentumn
The QIS5 exercise has built real momentum for Solvency II within insurance companies but now they should be actively considering its implications for their businesses.
Swiss Re: insured losses up 34% to $36bn in 2010
According to initial estimates from Swiss Re’s sigma team, worldwide economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters were $222bn in 2010, more than triple the 2009 figure of $63bn.
Swiss Re: insured losses up 34% to $36bn in 2010
According to initial estimates from Swiss Re’s sigma team, worldwide economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters were $222bn in 2010, more than triple the 2009 figure of $63bn.
Markel CEO to take two months out for medical treatment
Markel Corporation has announced that chairman and chief executive officer Alan Kirshner may be absent from the corporation's offices for most of December and January while receiving medical treatment.
Markel CEO to take two months out for medical treatment
Markel Corporation has announced that chairman and chief executive officer Alan Kirshner may be absent from the corporation's offices for most of December and January while receiving medical treatment.
White Oak seals Daimler deal
Specialist motor and equipment underwriting agency White Oak Underwriting has acquired the Daimler Truck Financial physical damage and related insurance business in the US.
MMA appoints new development manager
Broker-only insurer MMA Insurance has appointed Caroline Fisher to a newly-created position of development manager to cover the south east.