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Aviva is "considering RSA bid"
Aviva is considering making a bid for RSA, according to press reports.
Advent seals £200m investment in Towergate and CCV
Towergate Partnership has entered into a conditional agreement in relation to a £200m investment by global private equity firm Advent International.
Jelf reports 21% increase in earnings
Jelf has reported a 21% increase in EBITDAE in its 2010 full-year results to £9.8m (2009: £8.1m) while revenue was stable at £70.4m (2009: £70.3m).
First corporate manslaughter case begins
The first trial under the new Corporate Manslaughter Act has begun in Winchester Crown Court.
Munich Re chief appointed PRI chairman
Munich Re America’s chief administrative officer Dr Wolfgang Engshuber has been elected chairman of UN-backed global investor-led initiative, the Advisory Council of Principles for Responsible Investment.
Munich Re chief appointed PRI chairman
Munich Re America’s chief administrative officer Dr Wolfgang Engshuber has been elected chairman of UN-backed global investor-led initiative, the Advisory Council of Principles for Responsible Investment.
Aviva wins clean city award
Aviva has won the chairman’s cup in the City of London Clean City Awards.
Allianz backs electrical fire safety week
Fire risks caused by unsafe electrical equipment are a major hazard in the workplace and in recognition of Electrical Fire Safety Week; Allianz Engineering is encouraging firms to have their electrical appliances checked on a regular basis.
European M&A falls to all-time low
The volume of mergers and acquisition deals targeting Western Europe fell to a 12-month low in January, according to preliminary findings from Zephyr, the M&A database.
European M&A falls to all-time low
The volume of mergers and acquisition deals targeting Western Europe fell to a 12-month low in January, according to preliminary findings from Zephyr, the M&A database.
IBM validates SSP solution
IBM has validated Insure J, SSP's component-based general insurance solution, against the IBM insurance industry framework.
Willis recruits sales and marketing director
The UK & Ireland division of brokerage Willis has appointed Martyn Perryman as its new sales and marketing director.
Willis recruits sales and marketing director
The UK & Ireland division of brokerage Willis has appointed Martyn Perryman as its new sales and marketing director.
Insurance Charities announces balloon race winner
David Gowers of Amlin has been crowned The Insurance Charities’ Big Balloon Day race winner.
Lloyd's insurer Amlin to acquire underwriting agency Lead Yacht
Amlin has entered into an agreement to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters from members of its board of directors. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the change of control by the Financial Services Authority.
Not seeking equivalence is in the interest of clients in Guernsey
Heritage Insurance Management has welcomed the announcement made by the authorities in Guernsey that it has no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II.
Not seeking equivalence is in the interest of clients in Guernsey
Heritage Insurance Management has welcomed the announcement made by the authorities in Guernsey that it has no plans to seek equivalence under Solvency II.
Jubilee employment tribunal fails to reach conclusion
The employment tribunal battle between Jubilee Managing Agency and former finance and operations director Kate Lewis is set to rumble on after the hearing ran over its allotted time.
Citymain launches insurance for the Ipad
Citymain has launched a new insurance solution for Apple’s Ipad as well as tablet PCs.
Ironshore expands European political risk insurance team
Ironshore has appointed Donald Harkey to head the political risk unit for Ironshore Europe, based in Dublin.
Ironshore expands European political risk insurance team
Ironshore has appointed Donald Harkey to head the political risk unit for Ironshore Europe, based in Dublin.
XL Insurance makes senior underwriting appointment
XL Insurance has appointed Cristiana Báez-Safa as chief underwriting officer professional lines international.
Equinox Global appoints senior underwriter
Equinox Global, the newly established specialist trade credit insurer, has recruited Sarah Winstone as senior underwriter, joining on 1 April 2011.
BGL employees gain CMI qualification
Employees from BGL Group have graduated with the Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Certificate in leadership and management.