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New APC office and surgeries product launched
APC Underwriting has launched a new dual office and surgeries product with increased flexibility to cover most of the UK's two million home based businesses.
Aon and Allianz team up to offer new product
Aon Risk Services has partnered with Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality to launch a new product aimed at restoring confidence in insurance portfolio stability.
Giles expands in North east
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired Arnott Commercial Insurance Services and Arnott Marine, the company said today.
Ace adds to Irish division
Ace Europe has appointed Jim Duncan as Property and Casualty country manager for Ireland, it announced today.
Quinn confirms 500 new jobs
Five hundred new jobs are set to be created over the next four years following the opening of Quinn Insurance's new Cork office. Tanaiste Mary Coughlan said today.
PB Week: A party at Somerset House
Professional Broking's editor Andrew Tjaardstra gives the market the lowdown on his week in insurance.
Foreign profits taxation changes could lead to uncertainty for some insurers - E&Y
The exemption of the foreign dividend income tax changes announced in this week's Pre Budget Report (PBR) will impact many insurance groups carrying out business in the UK, according to Ernst & Young. And this could lead to uncertainty for year end…
New piracy policy from Aon aims to fill market gap
Aon has written a new policy for charterers, ship-owners and cargo owners to cover loss of earnings from piracy. The insurer sais the recent increase in pirate attacks has revealed a gap in the available coverage for this market.
UK insurance buyers agree reservation rights position with insurers
UK risk management body Airmic has agreed a Statement of Principles in relation to reservation of rights following talks with its insurer partners.
New London market broker body launch
The London and International Insurance Brokers Association is launching on 1 January following a unanimous vote by London market brokers at a meeting today.
Bank of England cuts its interest rate to 2%
The Bank of England has today cut its interest rate from 3% to 2%.
AIG UK promotes four
Chris Waterman is rejoining AIG UK within the energy division as chief operating officer.
Investor ups stake in Cooper Gay to 32.12%
Cooper Gay today announced that MDS, SGPS, SA a subsidiary of the Portugese corporation Sonae SGPS, has increased its investment and shareholding in the company from 13.68% to 32.12%.
Guy Carpenter recognised for Asian impact
Guy Carpenter was named Reinsurance Broker of the Year at the Asia Insurance Review's 2008 Asia Insurance Industry Awards presented in Hong Kong last week.
Aon targets pirate activity
Aon has launched a new insurance policy for charterers, shipowners and cargo owners to cover loss of earnings from a ship being detained by pirates, the company announced today.
Ansvar looks for growth with new manager
Ansvar have appointed Marcus Booth as its new underwriting manager.
Quinn Insurance to boost workforce by 350
Reports in the Irish media this morning claim Quinn Insurance is set to anounce the creation of 350 jobs today.
Manchester scoops award
Glen Manchester, chief executive officer of enterprise communications provider Thunderhead, has won ...
Law firm moves to help reduce staff sickness
Personal injury law firm Kingslegal is aiming to keep its staff fit this winter by administering a v...
IRM launches online training courses for 2009
The Institute of Risk Management is offering a series of specialist courses on risk management. The...
Crawford first to trial CII's new SII programme
Crawford & Company has become the first company to pilot the Chartered Insurance Institute's service...
Jones steps in at Everest Re
Everest Re Group has appointed Ralph Jones III to the position of president and COO, effective next Monday. He replaces Thomas Gallagher who becomes vice-chairman and chief underwriting officer.
Appointment at Liberty
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe, part of Liberty International, has recruited Didier Robin as vice-p...
More job losses at Allianz
Allianz has announced its second tranche of redundancies in 2008 as part of its changing personal li...