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Ageas and Vauxhall announce van insurance offering
Ageas and Vauxhall have extended their partnership to offer van insurance.
Willis hails 30% increase in solicitors' PI market share
The UK legal services practice of Willis Group has grown its market share of the solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance market by around 30%.
Woollam takes on commercial distribution role at UK General
UK General has appointed former NIG director for key accounts Chris Woollam as commercial distribution and strategy director.
France declares state of natural catastrophe on Reunion Island
A deadly cyclone has seen France declare a state of natural catastrophe on the Indian Ocean territory of Reunion Island.
Axa restructures Manchester branch
Insurer Axa has restructured its Manchester branch in a bid to better support local brokers.
Alternative reinsurance capacity 'here to stay' after record 2013 ILS issuance
Insurers will continue to find plentiful reinsurance capacity for property-catastrophe risks following rate reductions secured in the January 2014 renewals, according to Guy Carpenter.
Three senior exec changes for Crawford’s Asia-Pacific operations
Loss adjustor Crawford has announced three senior management changes in its Asia-Pacific region businesses.
Tokio Marine launches liability cover for freighters
Tokio Marine Europe has launched a liability insurance product for companies in the freight and warehousing sectors, supported by regional underwriting throughout the UK.
LV looks to Equity and NIG for underwriting appointments
LV Broker has strengthened its commercial underwriting team with two appointments.
Central deal was two years in the making, claims Marsh boss
Marsh’s first ever managing director for Scotland is targeting regional dominance after revealing an array of interested parties were turned down ahead of the deal that saw his former Central Insurance Services business acquired by Marsh.
UIA selects RDT solution to replace legacy systems
UK-based insurer UIA has selected technology provider RDT’s landscape solution following a comprehensive market review.
Tributes paid to Agrical’s Collinson following death
Agrical managing director Nigel Collinson has been described as an “inspirational and close friend” by his business partners of 18 years.
Airmic education initiative set to go live
An Airmic initiative that will provide educational and social support to people new to risk management is scheduled to go live this month.
Insurers cautious on Arctic voyages says LMA
Underwriters in the Lloyd's market would not be surprised to see proposals for cruise ships transiting Arctic routes to travel in pairs, the Lloyd's Market Association said this week.
Marsh cements Scottish position with Central Insurance deal
Marsh has reached an agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Central Insurance Services in a deal that is expected to propel the combined entity to being the leading broker in Scotland.
Restoration work gathers momentum as EA issues flood warning
Residents and business owners in the South West, Oxfordshire and Dorset have been urged to prepare for more flooding following torrential rain and strong winds this morning.
Lark to generate £25m annually following HMT re-brand
HMT has been re-branded as Lark Special Risks & Post Conflict five months after Lark acquired the Esher-based broker.
Mega-yacht portfolio growth leads to R&Q marine MGA capacity boost
The specialist global managing general agent platform of Randall & Quilter has made it possible for R&Q Marine Services to offer yacht insurance buyers immediate capacity to insure vessels for up to €235m (£195m).
Close to 100 000 Staysure policyholders at risk of hacking
Staysure has warned 93 389 customers that some of their sensitive bank card details may have been stolen after the travel insurer's IT security was breached.
Direct Line deploys emergency response vehicle to Gloucester
Direct Line has mobilised its ‘Charlie’ emergency response vehicle to assist flood stricken customers in Gloucester.
RSA to release Irish review findings next week
RSA will release the key findings of PwC’s review into the financial and regulatory reporting processes and controls within the Irish Business next Thursday.
Cullum set to launch equity release venture
A new broker equity release venture backed by Towergate's non-executive deputy chairman Peter Cullum is set to launch in the coming weeks.
Sheffield broker backs 'man of steel' project
IFM Insurance has agreed to back a plan for a £30m landmark sculpture in Yorkshire.
Lutine held by Direct Group following transfer of Jubilee syndicates
Direct Group is to retain Birmingham-based Lutine Assurance Services as its strategic protection provider to the intermediary market.