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PXRe awarded $8.25m in Terra Nova case
A US court has ordered Terra Nova Insurance to pay reinsurer PXRe $8.25m plus interest in settlement ...
Wellington steps into London via Bermuda.
Lloyd's insurer Wellington's unveiling last week of plans for a new £448m reinsurance company - alth...
Budget aims at £25m turnover.
High-street broker Budget this week said it is aiming to achieve a turnover of £25m for its commerci...
On the ball.
Following any accident, fast rehabilitation is vital to ensure a speedy recovery from injuries, as the England World Cup team manager and countless fans are hoping. David Smart looks at the other issues affecting the performance and benefits of such…
ING intends selling its remaining Fortis shares.
Dutch financial services group ING intends to sell its remaining 35.5 million shares in insurer Fort...
Usage of the web-based Equasis database ...
Usage of the web-based Equasis database for quality and safety information on the world merchant fle...
Appointment at Griffiths & Armour.
Liverpool-based Griffiths & Armour, the UK independent insurance broker, has made Matt Donnelly a pa...
Telematics and CybIT team up with Norwich Union.
Telematics and fleet management solutions provider CybIT has teamed up with Norwich Union to help it...
Richard Brewster resigns from Cox.
Richard Brewster has resigned from his position as group finance director of Lloyd's insurer Cox. He...
Markel president announces sale of his company stock.
Markel president and chief operating officer Anthony Markel has announced he is selling a quarter of...
Hiscox high net worth fears over green belt.
Hiscox has made an exploratory approach to the Association of British Insurers concerning a landmark...
Close calls on recall.
Effective product recall is often a case of keeping manufacturing records up to date. However, says Neil Evans, if things go really wrong and you have the right type of cover, expert advice is just a call away.
Robin Monro Davies appointed by Axa UK.
Robin Monro Davies has been appointed as a non-executive director of Axa UK. He is currently a non-e...
Appointment at Birmingham Saturday Hospital Fund.
The Birmingham Saturday Hospital Fund has recruited Christopher Rolfe as group accountant. He has ma...
Food industry uniformity.
I read with interest the article Food for Thought, Post Magazine, Commercial Lines Supplement, 30 Ma...
Executive decisions.
How well a new executive integrates in to a company is as vital as the recruitment challenge itself, and, in some cases, can mean the difference between success and failure of the organisation, argues Dr Robert Kovach.
Aneco battle set to continue.
A former executive of Aneco Reinsurance has vowed to fight on in his legal battle against its liquid...
Alexander Forbes posts profits of £45m.
South African broker Alexander Forbes this week posted profits of £45m for the year ended 31 March 2...
Wellington warning sign.
Lloyd's insurer Wellington's plans to establish a new reinsurer on the back of a capital raising exe...
5 years ago.
Five years ago, an Association of British Insurers report indicated that flood risks were on the wan...
The integrity of financial services industry' is subject of debate.
The integrity of financial services industry? will be the subject of a Westminster Hall debate on th...
Appointment at Carr Greenwood Smith.
Mike Dunderdale has moved to Bristol-based chartered loss adjuster Carr Greenwood Smith. Mr Dunderda...
Axis gets go-ahead for head office in Dublin.
Marsh-backed Bermudian insurer Axis has headquartered its European operations in Dublin following ap...
Sabre Insurance appoints Universal Salvage.
Sabre Insurance has appointed Universal Salvage to handle 50% of its accident-damaged vehicles. Davi...