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Heath Lambert boosts its Leeds corporate and commercial business proposition
Leeds head of office John Dakin has decided to join the recently established Heath Lambert national corporate team to focus on large accounts in Yorkshire and corporate relationships in the surrounding Leeds area.
Munich Re launches IP policy
Munich Re has launched an intellectual property insurance policy that provides cover for European businesses facing the threat of IP infringement allegations.
Data provider forms partnership
Data hub services provider Insurance Initiatives has joined forces with consumer data supplier, Call Credit.
Mutual and cooperative insurers have 25% share in Europe
This is the main result of a statistical report based on 2008 figures issued by the Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe at its Congress in Genoa, Italy.
Coversure opens branch
Coversure has opened a branch in Tamworth to be headed up by franchisee Mark Cleaver.
Incisive Media wins best digital publisher award
Incisive Media, publisher of Post and Reinsurance has won a sought after online publishing award.
Brit confirms details of offer
Brit has confirmed that it received an offer of £10 per share in cash from private equity company Apollo.
NIG launches mapping tool
NIG has rolled-out a new geospatial mapping tool covering the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland.
Mutual and cooperative insurers have 25% share in Europe
This is the main result of a statistical report based on 2008 figures issued by the Association of Mutual Insurers and Insurance Cooperatives in Europe at its Congress in Genoa, Italy.
CL secures TPA contract
Tyco Risk Management has extended its third party administrations contract with Cunningham Lindsey for a further two years.
Brit speculation good for Lloyd's
The private equity offer for Brit Insurance spells good news for the Lloyd's market, according to analysts.
Sally Dewar set to leave FSA
The Financial Services Authority has announced that Sally Dewar, board member and managing director of Risk, has decided to leave the organisation in May 2011.
Brit Insurance shares up over 20 per cent on private equity approach
Brit Insurance's shares have shot up in value in the first two and a half hours trading this morning to 881 pence.
Brokers Berkeley and Beaumonts recommit to Willis commercial network
The Willis commercial network has announced two of its largest members, Berkeley Insurance Group and Beaumonts Insurance Brokers, have committed to remain with WCN in long-term deals.
Towergate expands Scottish team
Towergate Risk Solutions has recruited a further two sales executives as part of its drive for continued organic growth in Scotland.
Paymentshield extends broker deal
Paymentshield has extended its price match facility on their Best Quote buildings and contents Insurance.
Ink moves to accommodate growth
Ink Underwriting Agencies has relocated to new offices at Vantage House in Rayleigh, Essex.
Aon Benfield outlines South African earthquake threat
Aon Benfield has claimed that Cape Town could be affected by an earthquake close to magnitude 7.0 but with a very low probability.
US insurer in exploratory talks about Quinn takeover
Anglo Irish Bank has held talks with US insurer Liberty Mutual about a possible joint approach to take control of Quinn Insurance it has been reported.
RSA chairman rounds on "anti-British" Obama for BP attack
The chairman of RSA John Napier has labelled Barack Obama anti-British for his attack on BP.
Lloyd's insurer Brit admits private equity approach
Brit Insurance has confirmed that it recently received an unsolicited indicative proposal from a private equity group regarding a potential cash offer for the group.
US insurer in exploratory talks about Quinn takeover
Anglo Irish Bank has held talks with US insurer Liberty Mutual about a possible joint approach to take control of Quinn Insurance it has been reported.
RSA chairman rounds on "anti-British" Obama for BP attack
The chairman of RSA John Napier has labelled Barack Obama anti-British for his attack on BP.
Lloyd's insurer Brit admits private equity approach
Brit Insurance has confirmed that it recently received an unsolicited indicative proposal from a private equity group regarding a potential cash offer for the group.