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Fortis faces rail crash writs.
Fortis, the insurer of the driver who caused the Selby train crash, has received writs for compensat...
Appointment at Alec Finch Group.
The board of regional commercial broker the Alec Finch Group has appointed its first non-executive d...
DAS splits off ATE business.
Bristol-based legal expenses insurer DAS is to create a separate division for its after-the-event bu...
Munich Re to enter Chinese reinsurance market.
Munich Re last week claimed it would be the first foreign company to be issued with a reinsurance li...
Endlseigh this week entered the pet insurance market ...
Endlseigh this week entered the pet insurance market with a new product for cats and dogs, while Dir...
Legal & General reported a 34% increase in new business ...
Legal & General reported a 34% increase in new business in its first quarter to £233m. The insurer s...
Clinicare sets sights on general market.
Private medical insurer Clinicare is set to enter the UK general insurance market in five years time...
How to ensure staff stay in the outsourcing loop.
John Berry assesses the practical HR implications to be considered when contemplating the outsourcing of policy administration - particularly the impact on staff.
Appointment at The Davies Group.
David Mansfield a former associate partner has been made a partner in the Davies Group....
Enter the Lutine Regatta now.
Post Magazine is delighted to sponsor this year's First Title Lutine Lineslip Regatta, the premier y...
Footing the bill.
Last year's foot and mouth outbreak dealt a devastating blow to farming. As the rural economy gets back on its feet, Ian Bailey looks at the options in terms of government compensation and insurance.
Pru sees 26% jump in new business
UK life insurer Prudential, which signed a deal on its general insurance book with Churchill at the e...
Japanese electronics giant Sony is in final talks ...
Japanese electronics giant Sony is in final talks to sell a majority stake in its insurance subsidia...
Churchill signs up to GAB's WeatherEYE.
Churchill expects to achieve "major savings" this year on its anticipated £35m domestic storm claims ...
Alexander Forbes Classic Car to sponsor Aston Martin Challenge.
Broker Alexander Forbes Classic Car is to sponsor the Historic Aston Martin Challenge at Brands Hatc...
Mutual protection welcome.
Mutuality is back in the news this week, as the long-running Parliamentary campaign to protect mutua...
Sirius sees a slump in profits.
Insurance software supplier Sirius Financial Solutions saw its operating profit cut by almost two-th...
Looking back ... 25 years ago.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was yesterday due to announce his latest Budget, with the issue of I...
Play your cards right.
Now that the company reshuffles and mergers seen over the last few years seem to be slowing, many company chiefs are looking to rationalise, playing their new hands with care to keep both customers and shareholders happy Rachel Gordon looks at the wider…
Spectrum to manage Crowe.
New Lloyd's managing agency Spectrum Syndicate Management has been appointed to manage the run-off f...
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK).
AIG Europe (UK) has appointed Ray Antes as vice president, political risk for UK and Ireland. Based ...
Open+Direct rebrands its acquisitions.
Northern Irish financial services company Open + Direct has rebranded three of the brokerages it bou...
Baker claims Lloyd's needs universal regulation.
Lloyd's has called for a system of universal regulation in the wake of the recent $5bn (£3.47bn) pay...
Magnetic north.
Manchester is attracting a great deal of interest. Rejuvenation and renewal has secured it the Commonwealth Games, the British Insurance Brokers' Association annual conference - not to mention the many brokers and insurers that have made this exciting…