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FSA publishes key paper on TCF
In a paper entitled Treating Customers Fairly – Building on Progress published today, the Financial Services Authority has set out the issues that firms should consider when assessing whether they have embedded the fair treatment of customers throughout…
War of words builds ahead of Goshawk AGM
The war of words between Goshawk and major shareholder Phoenix Asset Management Partners has stepped up ahead of the reinsurers AGM on Monday.
Insurer boss warns smalls brokers are becoming an endangered species
Small brokers are in danger of becoming a threatened species in the Birmingham area and West Midlands, according to a senior industry figure.
SCOR appoints Peignet to head P&C arm
Denis Kessler, chairman and chief executive of SCOR, has appointed Victor Peignet as head of all SCOR’s Property & Casualty business with the approval of the Group Nomination Committee.
Travel insurers change stance on ‘new for old’ strategy
Travel insurers are changing their stance on ‘new for old’ strategies with 82% of policies covering possessions on an ‘indemnity’ basis according to the latest research by Defaqto.
THB splits CEO and chair roles
THB Group, the parent company of Lloyd’s broker Thompson Heath & Bond, has appointed Clive Williams as its first non-executive Chairman.
US asbestos Bill might head to Senate in July
US Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter has said that he will look for the Senate to take up asbestos victim compensation legislation in early July.
CIAT calls for TRIA action
The Coalition to Insure Against Terrorism (CIAT) has attacked the recent statement by the US Treasury on the state of the terrorism insurance marketplace and the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002.
NIG in Midlands expansion
Insurer NIG is elevating its Leicester office to full regional status in order to increase its strength in the East Midlands market.
CIS in Axa tie-up
Co-operative Insurance Society has announced the appointment of Axa Real Estate Investment Management REIM (UK) as external fund manager for CIS’ £2.5 billion external property fund portfolio.
Hardy shareholders dismiss Omega's offer as "potentially damaging"
Lloyd’s insurer Hardy has revealed that its shareholders were against a takeover by Omega because it would have resulted in a “potentially damaging period of uncertainty for the company”.
ABI hails ‘pragmatic’ resolution to costs war.
The announcement by the Civil Justice Council of agreement on the level of success fees in employers’ liability disease claims is a pragmatic resolution to the “costs war” says the ABI (Association of British Insurers).
HL in insurance first for stroke survivors
Heath Lambert Affinity Partnerships has launched a new service for stroke survivors with The Stroke Association.
Broker Network shells out £2.85m for Fraser Tennant
The Broker Network has announced its largest acquisition to date, paying £2.85m for Fraser Tennant Holdings of Stirling, Scotland.
HSA seals deal for £2m Adastral
HSA Group has acquired occupational health provider, Adastral Health, based in Reading. HSA said it will "provide Adastral with resources for growth", enabling the business and its management to expand in this relatively undeveloped but rapidly growing…
Omega not given up on Hardy deal
Lloyd’s insurer Omega has not given up on a potential merger with larger rival Hardy despite the latter announcing talks between boths parties have terminated.
Success fees set for EL disease claims
The Civil Justice Council has announced that agreement has been reached on fixed recoverable success fees for Employers Liability (Disease) claims.
Food makers unprepared for inevitable crisis says Aon
Companies in the food, drink and tobacco sector are under-prepared for major business threatening incidents according to a new survey by Aon.
JLT refuses to back down on MSAs
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has commented on the recent statement by AIRMIC on broker remuneration calling for disclosure of brokers’ earnings across the UK insurance industry.
Lloyd's looking for volunteers
On Thursday 7 July, the Lloyd’s Community Programme is hosting its third annual volunteer information fair, to encourage members of the market to volunteer to help primary and secondary pupils in Tower Hamlets.
Atrium planning up to 20% capacity reduction
Lloyd's insurer Atrium is giving its trading update this afternoon, and has confirmed a reduction in capacity for 2006.
Chaucer announces bid for Syndicate 1084
Chaucer Holdings has announced an offer by ALIT (No. 1), a wholly owned subsidiary, to acquire the balance of £7.9m of capacity on Syndicate 1084, which Chaucer does not already own. The Offer is in respect of capacity for 2006 onwards and does not…
NIG highlights broker consolidation in Leeds
Consolidation among brokers in Leeds and Yorkshire generally is further evidence of a growing national trend, according to David Grant, NIG’s Director of Marketing and Compliance.
Hardy rejects Omega approach as talks collapse
Hardy Underwriting's talks with Omega over a proposed take over the business have collapsed, the Lloyd's insurer said, citing Omega's failure to increase its offer as the main reason.