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Full piracy costs “uncertain”
The true cost of the Somali pirate attacks on international shipping in the Gulf of Aden is still unclear, new research has revealed.
Hardy sets December 2010 start date for Singapore operation
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has announced the opening of its new Singapore office.
UK insurance giants RSA and Aviva out of the running for Quinn
Five groups, including Anglo Irish Bank, Travelers Insurance and Liberty International, have been short listed as the preferred bidders for Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
UK insurance giants RSA and Aviva out of the running for Quinn
Five groups, including Anglo Irish Bank, Travelers Insurance and Liberty International, have been short listed as the preferred bidders for Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
Munich Re affirmed as A+ by AM Best
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Munich Re and its subsidiaries.
Northdoor unveils Solvency II checklist
Northdoor, the IT consultancy and solutions provider, has unveiled its ‘Solvency II checklist’.
LCP promotes five consultants to partner
LCP has announced the promotion to partner of five consultants within its pensions and insurance practices.
Loss adjuster seals Kuwait tie up
Charles Taylor adjusting has entered an exclusive representation agreement with Neshami, a leading firm of loss adjusters in Kuwait to work together on major insurance losses in the country and the GCC countries.
NFU Mutual adds Leech to the board
Ian Leech has been appointed sales & agency director of NFU Mutual and has also joined the main board of the group.
Munich Re affirmed as A+ by AM Best
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Munich Re and its subsidiaries.
Northdoor unveils Solvency II checklist
Northdoor, the IT consultancy and solutions provider, has unveiled its ‘Solvency II checklist’.
FSA insists it will fight judicial review of PPI complaints
The Financial Services Authority has insisted it will contest the British Bankers’ Association’s judicial review of new payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints handling measures.
Jubilee promotes claims boss
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee Managing Agency has appointed Duncan Cornwell to the new role of agency claims manager.
BGL profit up as meerkat boosts performance
BGL Group has recorded an increased pre-tax profit of £62m for the year ending June 2010 (2008/9: £54m).
Axa names mid-corporate casualty boss
Axa Insurance has appointed Neil Hammond as casualty manager of mid corporate risks.
Zurich expands Middle Eastern operation with swoop
Zurich has signed an agreement to acquire 99.98% of Compagnie Libanaise D’Assurances SAL, a privately owned Lebanese insurer with branch operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Oman.
JLT employs group strategy director
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has announced that James Twining is joining the group executive committee as group strategy director.
Rok wins highlands building contract
Maintenance and building services group Rok has won a framework contract for Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the Scottish government's economic and community development agency.
Zurich expands Middle Eastern operation with swoop
Zurich has signed an agreement to acquire 99.98% of Compagnie Libanaise D’Assurances SAL, a privately owned Lebanese insurer with branch operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Oman.
MGAA calls for support ahead of launch
The Managing General Agents Association has published its membership proposals in a bid to raise members and funding ahead of its formal launch in November.
ABI: Insurers committed to asbestos compensation
The Association of British Insurers has claimed that insurance companies are still committed to compensating asbestos victims despite today’s critical Court of Appeal ruling.
Apil rallies against EL insurance compensation "lottery"
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has called for insurers to “play by the old rules” regarding employers’ liability compensation in mesothelioma cases until there is a hearing at the Supreme Court.
Legal & General reveals that Finch will take over as general insurance MD
Legal & General has revealed that Duncan Finch will replace Peter Graham (pictured) as managing director of its general insurance business.
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