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Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander: sale update
Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander has admitted the sale of its premium finance is close.
Florida officals clear way for Berkshire Hathaway deal
(BestWire) — Florida officials have cleared the way with a second vote for the Sunshine State to pay Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway $224 million now in return for the company's promise to buy $4 billion in state bonds should a hurricane cause major…
Government in new flood defence pledge
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has set out plans to contribute at least £5m to a scheme to support households in England that face a particularly high risk of flooding but which are not protected by traditional community level…
Health insurer to undergo rebranding
Simply Health will be uniting its trading divisions under the single name of Simply Health, with all divisional names transferring to the Simply Health name over the next two years.
AIG and Swinton among additions to aggregator site
Comparethemarket has added Ecar, Swinton, Bullseye and AIG Direct to its panel, it announced today.
Willis Q2 net income halves on cost savings
Willis, the world’s third-largest broker, said second quarter net income halved during the period dropping to $39m from $78m a year earlier.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Q2 net income up 11%
Aspen Insurance Holdings, the Bermudian (re)insurer, said that second quarter net income rose 11% to $126.9m from $114.7m this time last year.
Novae pre-tax profits rise 8%
Novae has reported an 8% rise in pre-tax profits to £16.8m for the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2007.
HBOS sees Esure sales jump 43%
Halifax Bank of Scotland's general Insurance profit increased by 64% to £176m (H1 2007 £107m) for the first half of 2008.
Generation Y: motivating and retaining young managers
'Self-absorbed', 'impatient', 'disloyal': these are just some of the words used to describe generati...
Director completes fundraising challenge
A Healthsure director has raised more than £20,000 for charity Help the Hospices by cycling a gruell...
CII partners up for training
The Chartered Institute of Insurance and Searchlight Insurance Training have signed an agreement to ...
SME tycoons unperturbed by worldwide credit crunch
Entrepreneurial flair is alive and well in the UK despite the economic downturn, according to Hiscox...
Pick of the week
Post editor Jonathan Swift look at the major stories from the general insurance market. This week: Ll...
Drivers fear losing NCD
More than 40% of UK drivers would rather put their hand in their own pocket to pay for minor car dam...
Beazley turns to US book to help in 'challenging period'
Beazley Group has reported a 25% fall in pre-tax profits to £45m for the first half of 2008, compare...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
QBE on cover for Weston-super-Mare pier
QBE has appointed loss adjuster Teceris to investigate the remains of the Grand Pier Weston-super-Ma...
Fusion duo leave to start 'mark two' venture
Two founders of Towergate-owned Fusion are expected to return to the market with a similar 'mark two...
Broker Direct rolls out instant commercial quotes
Broker Direct has launched its first comparative commercial product onto its new online full-cycle q...
Aon to enter Qatar
Aon Middle East has been authorised by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority to operate in...
Colosso doubts future MGAs
A leading broker has voiced his opinion that the recent spate of managing general agent start-ups is...
Ace reshuffles Midlands
Ace Europe has appointed two senior managers in its Birmingham office to drive the growth of its ope...
Appointment at Scott Rees and Co
Lancashire law firm Scott Rees and Co has appointed five new members of staff. Adam Dollimore, senio...