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Insurer unveils new European CEO after departure
Guardian Holdings, the Caribbean-based financial services group, today announced with immediate effect the appointment of Steve Tidd as chief executive officer of the holding company for its European businesses which include Link Insurance, Zenith…
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Anthony Gould, editor in chief, Post, runs through this week’s major news including Direct Line/E-sur...
Towergate buys Sutton Transmar
The Towergate Partnership has announced the acquisition of Sutton Transmar, a specialist in haulage, removal and storage, freight forwarding and marine cargo risks.
Link & Zenith boss resigns to focus on new venture
Guardian Holdings the parent of Gibraltar based insurers Link and Zenith Insurance, has announced the resignation of Andy Haynes, chief executive officer in Europe. The successor to Mr Haynes will be announced next week.
S&P maintains St James' Place rating despite Lund departure
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that its ratings and outlook on UK-based insurer St. James's Place are unaffected by the announcement of CEO Mark Lund's departure.
Association of Friendly Societies names new secretary
Martin Shaw has been named as the new general secretary of The Association of Friendly Societies, the trade association representing 53 Friendly Societies across the UK.
Allianz appoints new underwriting academy manager
Allianz Cornhill has welcomed Jo Coldrick as the new manager of its Underwriting Academy. Ms Coldrick has been seconded to the role to replace Katy Ross, while she is on maternity leave.
IGI partners Temple for £10m legal protection drive
Specialist UK general insurer, IGI Group has announced a £10m underwriting capacity partnership with legal expenses underwriting agency Temple Legal Protection.
Aon appoints eSolutions client service director
Aon has appointed Andy Eaves as client service director for its eSolutions team. He will be responsible for the delivery and support of Aon RiskConsole, Aon's risk management information system, for UK and European clients.
Brit declares contract certainty targets surpassed
Brit Insurance the UK-domiciled international general insurer and reinsurer has confirmed that, as measured by the Market Reform Group’s strict definition, it achieved 100% contract certainty by December 31, 2006 on its January 1, 2007 outwards non…
Axa unveils relaunch
High net worth insurer Axa Art has re-launched what it claims is a greatly enhanced version of Art Plus, its policy specifically designed for owners of homes with higher value collections, contents and valuables.
Questgates in Scottish tie up and move
Questgates has relocated its Glasgow office to the city centre and, at the same time, enhanced its Scottish liability resources by an overflow arrangement with Andrew Merchant Ltd.
Media/Professional hires claims and underwriting bosses
Media/Professional Insurance has appointed Dominic Ward as director of claims and Rob Jones as senior underwriter.
Board appointments at Assurant Solutions
Protection specialist Assurant Solutions has appointed two new non-executive directors to the board of its UK operation. Patricia Jamal and Nick Jones join the board with immediate effect and will sit on the audit & risk committee.
North West legal merger completed
Regional law firms DWF and Ricksons have merged with effect from 1 January 2007.
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Obese suffer work prejudice
Over three quarters of British bosses believe there is a prejudice against people who are seriously ...
Glasgow hits job milestone
Esure has filled the 10,000th job in Glasgow's International Financial Services District. The appoi...
Insurance firms earn Investors in People
Two insurance firms have been awarded the Investors in People standard. Loss adjuster AMG and third...
Jennings joins Drakefield
Ian Jennings has joined Drakefield Insurance Services as corporate sales manager this week. Drakefie...
Taxi Fleet Plus rebrands
Taxi Fleet Plus has announced a rebranding under the TFP Schemes corporate identity. Part of the re-...
Appointment at Endurance
Endurance has strengthened its claims proposition with the promotion of Alan Barlow to senior vice-p...
Appointment at UKGI
Andy Syddell has joined the UKGI business development team. Mr Syddell has a background in business ...
RSA US dispute deadline
Royal and Sun Alliance's sale of its US arm to Arrowpoint will be decided during a public hearing on...