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THB strengthens technical team
Specialist insurance broker THB Risk Solutions has appointed Jeff Gilbert to the role of Technical Manager.
IRM appoints new chairman
The Institute of Risk Management appointed a new chairman at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting. Cary Depel, who was formerly the deputy chairman of the IRM, replaces Mike Walker with immediate effect.
Magian joins forces with Accord Consultancy
Magian Underwriting has joined forces with Accord Consultancy to offer exclusive PI terms to Accord’s IFA clients.
DTI launches workplace disputes review
DTI Secretary of State Alistair Darling has launched what the government described as "a root and branch review" of Government support for resolving disputes in the workplace.
Marsh hires EMEA finance boss
Marsh has appointed Marc Vassanelli as chief financial officer of Marsh, Europe, Middle East and Africa region. He will report to Alex Moczarski, CEO of EMEA and to Chris Murphy, CFO of Marsh.
Beazley appoints new exec director Washbourn
Beazley Group has appointed Clive Washbourn as an executive director with effect from 4th December 2006.
Admiral takes option for greater underwriting share
Admiral has extended its long-term coinsurance arrangement with Great Lakes Reinsurance, a subsidiary of Munich Re. Admiral has also signed new reinsurance contracts with Swiss Re and Partner Re.
Marsh offers ACA training
Broking giant Marsh has received accreditation to offer the associate chartered accountant qualifica...
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers
Campaign raises £60,000
Allianz Cornhill's annual fundraising campaign for the Association of Children's Hospices has raised...
UKGI receives accreditation
UKGI has received continuing professional development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Ins...
Pick of the Week
Anthony Gould, editor in chief, Post, runs through this week’s major news including: David Gundlach s...
Lloyd's sued over cancelled gig
Three Lloyd's insurers are being sued for EUR1.5m (£1m) over their failure to compensate concert pro...
New Lloyd's syndicate
Chaucer and ICAT Holdings have launched a Lloyd's syndicate, with an underwriting capacity of $148m ...
CDL branches out with a national television campaign
Broker software supplier CDL is planning a busy 2007, with its latest system release and plans for a...
Utley draws up a hit list after investors sell out
Equity Insurance Group is looking to make its first major acquisition since it delisted in 2005, fol...
Pricing threat to profits
Pricing pressure will be the greatest threat to general insurers' profitability in the next 12 month...
HBOS: insurers could save millions over winds
The recent Post Claims Club debated topical industry issues, including handling windstorm claims, motor claims settlements and why the industry differentiates between claimants based on whether or not a claim is their fault. Jonathan Swift reports
Bupa predicts insurer move to public health
The future of health provision will see private medical insurers increasingly providing services for...
FSCS reports a slowdown in insurer payouts
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has reported a slowdown in compensation payouts for the i...
Insurers wait on fireworks depot claims
An Icelandic public liability insurer is understood to have provided the insurance for the fireworks...
RBSI scraps NIG MD post
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has undergone an internal restructure that has seen brands includin...
Fortis gets leisurely
Fortis Insurance has launched a commercial leisure product, aimed at a wide range of businesses in t...
RPC in mis-selling warning
Claims farmers seeking to cash-in on the mis-selling market will be forced to inform clients of a no...