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AI Claims Solutions revenue up 65%
AI Claims Solutions has reported revenue increased by 65% to £91.9m from £55.7m.
Catlin named as new IIL president
Catlin chief executive Stephen Catlin has urged the insurance industry take pride in its work after been unveiled as the new president of the Insurance Institute of London.
Open GI joins forces with imarket
Open GI, has joined forces with imarket to provide a range of new commercial insurance products on the open trader platform.
Munters takeover moves step closer
Disaster restoration specialist Munters Group is poised to be taken over after its two major shareholders agreed an offer from Alfa Laval AB is "not unfair".
Brightside reports H1 2010 revenue surge
Insurance broker Brightside has posted revenues of £26.6m for the first half of 2010 – an increase of almost 25% year-on-year.
Cowens: Brokers need to up their game
Independent broker Cowens Survival Capability has urged intermediaries to improve their performance to help the economic recovery.
Lloyd's results show first half year profit halved to £628m
Lloyd’s this morning reported that its half year profit before tax had fallen significantly to £628m (June 2009 £1.32 bn) in 2010.
Four charged in £4m insurance scam
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has confirmed four people have been charged as part of an investigation into a £4m fraud against the UK insurance industry.
BLG integrates former Halliwells staff into Manchester operation
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has expanded to fill a further four floors of its existing premises in Chancery Place, Manchester, following the arrival of 18 partners and over 200 staff from Halliwells in July.
Ocaso appoints deputy GM
Spanish insurance company Ocaso has appointed Tim Stemp in the capacity of deputy general manager.
TCS renews £1m travel insurance scheme
Towergate Chapman Stevens, have confirmed that they have renewed in excess of £1m of travel insurance scheme GWP in the past two weeks.
Ocaso appoints deputy GM
Spanish insurance company Ocaso has appointed Tim Stemp in the capacity of deputy general manager.
Debevoise & Plimpton advise Novae
Debevoise & Plimpton has advised Novae Insurance Company on the transfer of its insurance business and reserves to Lloyd's Syndicate 2007.
Debevoise & Plimpton advise Novae
Debevoise & Plimpton has advised Novae Insurance Company on the transfer of its insurance business and reserves to Lloyd's Syndicate 2007.
Questgates outlines SIA concerns
Loss adjusting firm Questgates has warned the government not “throw the baby out with the bathwater” after it revealed that the Security Industry Authority could face the axe.
JLT confirms senior departure
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has confirmed that Andrew Agnew has resigned from the group with immediate effect.
Allianz outlines Swiss disposal plan
Allianz Suisse has agreed to sell its subsidiaries Alba Allgemeine Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Phenix Versicherungsgesellschaft AG and Phenix Lebensversicherungsgesellschaft AG to the Helvetia Group.
Exclusive marine content now available on Post Europe
In our latest article Liam Morrissey, a partner at BTG Global Risk Partners, looks at the impact of piracy on the European insurance market.
Zurich targets mid-sized UK corporates
Zurich’s UK general insurance business is launching a new strategy and product suite for its mid corporate business – customers with a turnover greater than £5m, but less than £300m.
Anti-Jackson campaign group launches
A group of charities, law firms and victim support groups have formed an alliance in opposition to Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals for civil litigation cost reform.
Insure and Go seals Mapfre deal
Insure and Go has agreed a six year deal with Spanish insurer Mapfre for the provision of its travel products in the UK and Ireland.
Insure and Go seals Mapfre deal
Insure and Go has agreed a six year deal with Spanish insurer Mapfre for the provision of its travel products in the UK and Ireland.
London is "least risky" European city
London has come joint-third in a global study to find which cities have the lowest risk to recruit, employ and relocate employees.
TIP hires account executives
Broker, The Insurance Partnership, has appointed Simon Sharp and Colin English as account executives to its Hull team.