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Crawford back into profit in Q3 compared to 2009
Crawford & Company today reported that in the third quarter 2010 revenues before reimbursements for the international operations segment increased 4.1% to $105.7m from $101.5m for the same period in 2009.
Advantage to stop underwriting external broker business from 2012
Hastings Insurance Services has confirmed that its major insurance partner Gibraltar-based Advantage is to cease underwriting underwriting business through brokers outside the group.
GAB Robins to handle 'green' pub fire
A GAB Robins major loss team has been appointed to deal with a multi-million pound fire loss at JD Wetherspoon's flagship 'green' pub restaurant.
Two more charged in £4m insurance scam
Another two professionals have been charged in an ongoing multi-million pound fraud against the UK insurance industry.
Justice must not be denied by court closures
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has called on the government to give a guarantee that injured people in England and Wales are not left with a restricted access to justice because of proposed cuts.
Lloyd's chair Levene raids Northern Rock to fill CEO role at new venture
NBNK Investments - the business founded by Lloyd's chairman Lord Levene - has announced the appointment of Gary Hoffman as its chief executive.
Heath Lambert wins wind farm contract
Heath Lambert has won a contract to supply all risk services to Scottish wind farm developer, Carbon Free.
CIFAS: fraud remains “rife” in the UK
Data provided by the 265 member organisations of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service - has revealed fraud remains rife in the UK.
Giles-owned MGA Ink rebrands
Giles-owned managing general agent Ink Underwriting Agencies has rebranded as Ink Insurance.
Lloyd's opens Russian office
Lloyd’s, has announced that it will open a representative office in Russia next year.
GAB Robins launches grad scheme
GAB Robins has launched a graduate scheme in collaboration with the Financial Skills Partnership.
Allianz sets Newcastle in its sights
Allianz Commercial is set to expand its regional branch network with the opening of a new office in Newcastle.
Post Magazine and news editor Mairi MacDonald scoop major awards
Post Magazine scooped two prestigious gongs at last night's Association of British Insurers Media Awards.
Aon: Solvency II Nat Cat predictions ignore 15 years of evolution
Natural catastrophe calculations are ignoring 15 years of critical evolution under the currently proposed Solvency II Standard Formula, which could lead to higher capital requirements for insurers when the regulation comes into force.
Swiss Re almost doubles Q3 profit and terminates Berkshire Hathaway loan
Swiss Re reported third-quarter net income of $618m, compared to $314m in the prior-year period.
Swiss Re almost doubles Q3 profit and terminates Berkshire Hathaway loan
Swiss Re reported third-quarter net income of $618m, compared to $314m in the prior-year period.
Zurich reports 22% decrease in GI profit in 2010 Q3 results
Zurich this morning reported a business operating profit within general insurance of £2bn, a reduction of 22%.
Zurich reports 22% decrease in GI profit in 2010 Q3 results
Zurich this morning reported a business operating profit within general insurance of £2bn, a reduction of 22%.
RSA expects year end UK NWP to be up 10% after Q3 results
RSA this morning reported net written premiums for the nine months to 30 September 2010 of £5.531bn, an increase of 10% (7% at constant exchange) compared with the same period in 2009.
RSA expects year end UK NWP to be up 10% after Q3 results
RSA this morning reported net written premiums for the nine months to 30 September 2010 of £5.531bn, an increase of 10% (7% at constant exchange) compared with the same period in 2009.
Insurers appalled over surgeon’s ‘voluntary erasure’
Health insurers were “astonished” to be given only 24 hours to respond to a Harley Street surgeon’s application for ‘voluntary erasure’ from the medical register — after four years of building a case of evidence regarding improper conduct.
Markerstudy launches Malta insurer for non-motor risks
Markerstudy has been granted permission by the relevant authorities to launch a new Malta-based insurance company, St Julian's, as part of a push to broaden its risk appetite into more non-motor areas.
Cogent appointed by AA and Saga brands
AA and Saga Insurance have appointed Cogent Law to provide legal advice as part of a new range of services for personal lines customers.
Vertafore eyes UK market
US insurance software giant Vertafore is monitoring the UK insurance software market for acquisition opportunities with the blessing of its new private equity backer.