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Alesco assembles team
Arthur J Gallagher International has launched a new joint venture, Alesco Risk Management Services, ...
Willis acquisition cleared
The US Federal Trade Commission has cleared Willis' pending acquisition of Hilb Rogal and Hobbs unde...
GAB enlists Bowyer
Loss adjuster GAB Robins appointed Paul Bowyer as claims management director in the UK. Mr Bowyer, w...
Helphire founder and CEO to step down
Mark Jackson, Helphire's chief executive officer and a founder of Helphire, has informed the board of his intention to retire.
BIBA and IIB liaise on transparency
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers have confirmed that they want to address the regulatory concerns about transparency, disclosure and conflicts of interest.
Government publishes pleural plaques paper
The government has today published its consultation paper on asbestos-related condition pleural plaques.
BCIP launches SME offfering
BCIP has launched a new combined risk management process and business insurance offering for the small to medium-sized enterprise market.
First Title boosts sales team
First Title Insurance has appointed David Simpson as sales manager for the UK regions.
Bright Grey strengthens personal protection proposition
Bright Grey has reviewed its Personal Protection Menu and enhanced the features to increase the flexibility of its proposition. The changes, which will take effect from 28 July 2008, are part of the overall programme of investment in systems and…
Litcomp turnover up 80%
Litcomp has reported an 80% increase in turnover to £11.45m, compared to £6.35m the previous year, in preliminary unaudited results for the 12 months ending 31 March.
Canada Life Announces Free Group Critical Illness Cover for Children through CLASS
Canada Life has announced that critical illness (CI) cover for children will be available for all group CI policy members at no extra cost through CLASS, an automated web service that allows intermediaries to quote and assume risk online immediately for…
Biba and IIB join forces
Following a meeting to discuss transparency, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers have confirmed that they are both keen to move forward with an industry initiative to address the regulatory concerns about…
Denver tops US tornado city exposure
CDS business mapping has announced its list of the top ten tornado prone metro-areas based on its RiskMeter online tornado model, which predicts the severity of tornadoes for locations in the continental United States.
IAG UK verdict: restructure will lead to sales
Insurance Australia Group has confirmed Post reports that it is likely to sell parts of its UK business.
IAG UK verdict: 2 call centres to close, 300 jobs to go
IAG this morning announced that UK susidiaries Hastings and Equity Direct proposes to close two of their five contact centres, one in Manchester and one in Leicester. It is subject to consultation.
Collins Stewart loses insurance equity analyst to Evolution - sources
Collins Stewart, the UK investment bank, has lost insurance analyst Tim Young to rival Evolution, sources have told Reinsurance.
Aon Re Global takes managing director from Guy Carpenter - source
Aon Re Global has brought in former senior Guy Carpenter figure Christer Pehrson to manage its Europe-based global client base, Reinsurance has learned.
Endsleigh confirms its commitment to students
Endsleigh has hit back at claims that its decision to close its network of 119 branches is a betrayal of the student market.
Torus takes Munich Re's construction team - sources
New energy Torus has boosted its construction reinsurance book after taking four of Munich Re’s construction team, Reinsurance has learned.
FSA publishes concerns over Homecare Insurance contract terms
The Financial Services Authority has published criticisms on terms contained in Homecare Insurance mobile phone contracts.
Equity grows in East
Equity Insurance has expanded its presence in East Anglia through the acquisition of Mildenhall broker, Kents Insurance Brokers.
Crawford launches healthcare network
Crawford and Company has launched a new healthcare network that encompasses a comprehensive range of integrated healthcare and wellbeing services and focuses on supporting employers and employees in managing the complexities of workplace absence through…
Giles swoops for Scottish broker
Giles Insurance Brokers has completed the acquisition of independent insurance broker, Edinburgh-based Carrick Neill and Co.
AIG wins approval for Beijing branch
American International Group (AIG), has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AIG General has been granted approval by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) to establish a branch in Beijing.