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Qatar infrastructure goes live
A new infrastructure system has been launched by Qatar Insurance Services to support trading in the reinsurance sector.
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Senior reporter Sarah Hills looks at the major stories in this week's Post
Hiscox plans £1bn syndicate for 2010
Lloyd's insurer plans to up Syndicate 33's capacity by £250m.
Claims firm describes Helphire credit hire victory as "hollow"
Elite believes insurers will benefit from Court of Appeal ruling.
Rate debate sparked at Airmic conference
Aon boss Chilton: industry faces liquidity crisis
Offshore wind energy is next big thing, says Willis
UK set to double wind capacity by end of the year
Insurance provider issues profit warning
ATE firm Lit Comp says profits are "slightly below" market expectations.
Brit withdraws proposed offer for Chaucer
Chaucer tells Brit it is not interested in its proposal
Chaucer ends offer talks
Chaucer rejects Brit's offer and announces a number of board changes including the retirement of Ewen Gilmour, CEO.
Private equity house continues to buy up Chaucer shares
Pamplona Capital Management now owns 9.99% of the Lloyd's insurer.
Cooper Gay strengthens board
CEO Esser said Harris and Whiter have "excellent market reputations"
JLT completes insurance deal for £6.2bn M25 project
The broker's construction division has completed the insurance placement for the scheme.
GAB Robins handles £10m Skymark Fire
GAB handling claims on packing plant blaze.
Towergate launches new media and events arm
Towergate Coverex consists of a team of 33 and will target event organisers, exhibitors, contractors, performers in film, advertising and media of all types.
Aviva names new European chief actuary
Matt Saker appointed as chief actuary for Europe.
Impact of financial crisis poses greatest threat to insurance industry, says Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young report highlights top 10 risks for insurers
Kiln chair takes on Capita role
Edward Creasy "delighted" to be joining board of Capita Commercial Insurance Services.
Ironshore raises $300m
CEO Kevin Kelley said capital will allow it to expand.
Three to leave Antares for HCC
Tony O'Connor, Richard Wells and Christopher Parker are to leave the Lloyds syndicate for HCC according to market sources
Private equity house buys 7.34% stake in Chaucer
Pamplona still keen to own non-controlling stake in Lloyd's insurer