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XL Group appoints Dennerstahl to head up professional lines
XL Group has appointed Louise Dennerstahl to head up its international professional lines business, covering Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
XL appoints head of global professional business
XL has appointed Louise Dennerstahl, former head of the Nordics for Zurich, as head of its international professional insurance business.
The Source unveils its new website
Source Insurance has launched a new website with improved features.
BGL recruits former Logica CFO
BGL Group has expanded its board with the appointment of a Seamus Keating, former CFO, COO and regional CEO of Logica as non-executive director.
Pioneer opens property cat division
David Carson has been appointed to grow Pioneer Underwriting's new property catastrophe reinsurance underwriting division.
Swiss group Helvetia records 13% profit growth
Swiss insurance group Helvetia has recorded first half post-tax profits of CHF4.7bn (£3.29bn) a 13% increase on its 2012 result.
Jelf Insurance Partnership launches motorsport division
Jelf Insurance Partnership is launching a motorsport division and expanding its teams in Hull and Leeds, it announced today.
Simon Maude joins Direct Group
Simon Maude has been appointed by Direct Group to grow its Total Claims Solution offering.
Insurance contracts top complaints list
Insurance contract terms received the most consumer complaints for the fifth consecutive year, according to data compiled by a London law firm.
Dakshina Kannada to provide livestock insurance again
The Indian region of Dakshina Kannada in the state of Karnataka has reintroduced livestock insurance.
Singapore's health insurance market 'set to quadruple'
According to a new report Singapore's health insurance market is set to triple according to a study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
Price softening possible in reinsurance market, says Fitch
The outlook for global reinsurance sector ratings remains stable, supported by capital strength and continued profitability, according to Fitch.
Zurich to investigate CFO death
Zurich will investigate whether its chief financial officer, Pierre Wauthier, who was found dead earlier this week, was put under undue pressure before his death.
Zurich to investigate CFO death
Zurich will investigate whether its chief financial officer, Pierre Wauthier, who was found dead earlier this week, was put under undue pressure before his death.
PI law firm wants apology from Admiral
Personal injury law firm Thompsons Solicitors has asked Admiral to apologise for misleading the public about personal injury costs after it revealed a rise in profits in its half year results yesterday.
Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick to merge
Law firms Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick will merge on 1 November.
Biba defends brokers following Law Society criticism
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has defended the broking community following criticism from the Law Society.
Axa offers “full and final” £1.5m Accident Exchange settlement
Axa has made a bid to settle all of its credit hire disputes with Accident Exchange through a global settlement.
Law Society slams brokers as it launches direct solicitor’s PI service
The Law Society today launched its long anticipated joint venture with broker Miller to provide professional indemnity cover for small solicitor firms.
David Harries appointed Syndicate 386 active underwriter
QBE has appointed David Harries as active underwriter of Lloyd’s Syndicate 386.
US watchdog requests information on Lloyd's sanctions probe
The New York department of Financial Services has written to Lloyd’s of London requesting information on its review into possible sanctions breaches by members of the market.
Stable reinsurance market could herald price softening
The outlook for global reinsurance sector ratings remains stable, supported by capital strength and continued profitability, according to Fitch.
Charles Taylor remains ‘cautious’ after profits rise 16.8% in H1
Charles Taylor posted revenue of £56.1m in the first six months of 2013, up 5.9% on the first half of 2012.
Axa makes senior claims appointment in Asia
Axa has appointed Leo Costes as regional claims practice leader for Asia.