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Market given two weeks' notice for reform challenge
A blueprint to help London market firms meet the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) deadline for delivering contract certainty by the end of 2006 was issued by the reform leaders of the London insurance market today.
Munich Re optimistic about year ahead
Munich Re has announced that it has an optimistic outlook for the business year 2005.
Moody’s downgrades GE Insurance Solutions
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the senior debt ratings of GE Insurance Solutions Corporation to Baa1 from A1. In the same action, Moody's downgraded the insurance financial strength rating of Employers Reinsurance Corporation to A1 from Aa2. GE…
Kwik Fit put up for sale
The owner Kwik-Fit is to sell the business after deciding not to float it on the stock market, according to reports.
Aviva receives 56.8% issued share capital of RAC
Aviva has announced that it has received valid acceptances to a total of 67,495,276 RAC ordinary shares representing approximately 56.8% of the issued ordinary share capital of RAC.
Winners and Losers: Post Magazine's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
WINNERS Home emergency and warranty services provider Homeserve claims it will keep the 210 employe...
CII forum will emphasise FSA training needs
Meeting the Financial Services Authority training and competence requirements, without bankrupting t...
Garwyn looks to second jobbers
Garwyn Liability Adjusters plans to launch a trainee liability adjuster programme in September. The...
Firms unite for London market training push
Navigant Consulting has teamed up with Absolutely Training to launch a new internet-based training s...
Biba request PI meeting
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has invited professional indemnity insurers to a meeting ...
Allianz spared payout
Insurers have received a welcome boost against compensation claims from holidaymakers blaming resort...
Cooper Gay opens offices
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Financial Services visits end 2005
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Dogged duo unleashed
"Five half-hours in the company of the rottweilers of the personal injury business," is how the BBC ...
Cox to conclude deal
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Conservatives address 'blame and claim' culture
The Conservative Party revisited deregulation this week, promising to reduce the costs of blame and ...
Barclays seeks new insurers
Barclays Bank is set to begin its general insurance push in earnest next week after early figures in...
Brit hires Webster
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Norwich Union launches product
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Vega concludes agreement
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Claims Direct makes "ethical" move with loss-making model
The revamped Claims Direct has insisted that it is prepared to take a financial hit to safeguard the...
What the papers said this week
Financial Times - Jardine Lloyd Thompson has begun an inquiry into procedures in a Cayman Islands su...
Abbey appoints Bradshaw
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Cunningham eyes 30% growth with new hubs
Cunningham Lindsey International has revealed plans to increase its worldwide presence and accelerat...