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Ageas 2009 international result improves under new structure
Ageas, formerly known as Fortis, today published 2009 pro forma financial information reflecting the group’s new reporting structure.
Quinn's business model was "deeply troubled"
A senior official at the Financial Regulator said its concerns about the insurer were not simply limited to intergroup loans and guarantees, the Irish Independent reports.
Marsh appoints new property and casualty practice leaders
As part of its drive to grow its property, business interruption and casualty risk and insurance solutions Marsh has appointed Caroline Woolley as property practice leader, and Alain Petit-Lambotte as casualty practice leader, for Europe, the Middle East…
Levene laments 2010, the year of "direct hits"
The chairman of Lloyd’s has described 2010 as the year of “direct hits”.
BUDGET 2010: Insure and Go founder criticises “punishing” IPT tax rise
Insure and Go founder Perry Wilson has criticised Chancellor George Osborne’s decision to increase insurance premium tax.
Towergate sales day
Amanda Blanc, Towergate deputy chief executive, said its first annual sales day, held on 17 June, generated "tens of thousands of new leads".
Brokers Link chief exec
Insurance intermediary network Brokers Link has named Leonard Battifarano as its new chief executive.
Ex-Layton duo return
Layton Blackham founder Chris Blackham and former managing director Geoff Bradford are offering investment to general insurance brokers and managing general agents as part of a new venture.
Co-op hands keys to Nash
The Co-operative Financial Services is to hand over its motorcycle insurance book to Carole Nash next month. Equity Red Star is set to benefit from the deal after being appointed by the latter, a long-term broker partner, to underwrite the 5000 policies.
Britannia Rescue agrees two new brokers
LV's breakdown division Britannia Rescue has added two broker partners to its intermediary distribution network.
Jelf CEO optimistic asnew hires reap rewards
Jelf group chief executive Alex Alway has said the broker's investment in account executives has been key to growing the business despite recording a £616 000 loss for the six months ended 31 March 2010.
RDT customer service tool
RDT has developed a software package that aims to help insurance claims departments tackle customer complaints more efficiently.
Marston quits Cunningham
Cunningham Lindsey is searching for an environmental services boss following Mike Marston's announcement that he plans to leave the business after six years.
DAS adjusts ratings following employment claims surge
DAS is applying corrective rating increases to its family legal protection business due to a rise in employment claims frequencies, greater consumer awareness of add-on covers and legal costs inflation.
CFC hires a real Gent
Underwriting agency CFC has appointed Nigel Gent to the new role of products manager.
CII London market award
The Chartered Insurance Institute has outlined its new qualification in London market insurance.
Keoghs praises H&S review
Law firm Keoghs has welcomed Lord Young's review of health and safety law.
Ecclesiastical records rising metal thefts
The severity of natural disasters this year has led to a rise in the number of metal thefts and put 2010 on course to be the second worst year for the crime on record
Low insurance uptake in NI attributed to state handouts
Government handouts for tenants in social housing without contents insurance could account for the low insurance uptake rates in Northern Ireland.
Loss adjusters survey
Are your contracted loss adjusters up to scratch, or could you be getting better performance elsewhere? With your help, Post's sister industry insight unit, Insurance 360, is going to find out.
FSA to probe Apollo leak
The Financial Services Authority is investigating the leak of Apollo's takeover approach for Brit Insurance.
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Insurers seek to make up shortfall after hike in IPT
Insurers with policyholders paying by monthly instalments look set to be worst hit by the standard 1% hike in insurance premium tax, announced in Tuesday's budget.
RICS chooses Howden
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has appointed specialist Lloyd's broker Howden as its preferred UK professional indemnity broker.