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Motor rivals quiet as Zurich outlines 20% hike proposal
Zurich's new general insurance chief executive has claimed the UK has usurped the US as the litigation heartland of the world — on the eve of introducing 20% hikes in its personal lines motor rates.
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders approve stock split
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders approve a 50-for-1 share split.
Cross named as Close director
David Cross joins from Homeserve
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Markel adds to marine and energy division
Former Catlin man joins team
Brian Connolly joins Miller
Mr Connolly joins energy, property and casualty team.
Aon financial services trio joins JLT
Former chairman and exec directors defect to rival
Lovells backs compensation for terror victims
MoJ announce Bristish victims of terror attacks overseas eligible for compensation
NMJ completes first acquisition
Newly authorised broker buys Ridge Insurance
Heath Lambert wins major infrastructure contract
Broker appointed insurance adviser to Forth Replacement Crossing
Customers more likely to shop around for motor cover
Survey shows price not everything for aggregator users
Argenta to manage new syndicate
TSM Agencies' Syndicate 1110 trading from 1 January
Great Lakes names new chairman
Reinsurer appoints Tony Medniuk
Obama health care reforms in danger
Barack Obama's healthcare reforms are in danger after Republican senator Scott Brown stunningly won a Massachusetts primary.
Gen Re in AIG probe settlement
Gen Re will settle a US governmental investigation into its dealings with AIG, Bloomberg has said.