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FSA extends PPI complaints deadline
The Financial Services Authority has extended the timeframe for Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland to handle payment protection insurance complaints.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
Assurant Solutions names European boss
Assurant Solutions has named Mike Balsley as president and chief executive for its European business unit.
XL opens middle market office in Birmingham
XL Insurance has opened a new underwriting office in Birmingham after appointing Zurich’s former regional construction manager for the region to head it up.
Exclusive professional indemnity and collective redress content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how the professional indemnity market in Europe is in line for growth and a View from the Top on why the European Commission needs to reconsider it push for a system of collective redress for…
LV Broker appoints Manchester boss
LV= Broker has confirmed Stuart Frost as manager of the Manchester branch.
SSP appoints global head of value propositions
SSP has added to its insurer division with the appointment of Sabine VanderLinden as global head of value propositions.
Exclusive professional indemnity and collective redress content
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with an article on how the professional indemnity market in Europe is in line for growth and a View from the Top on why the European Commission needs to reconsider it push for a system of collective redress…
Only 12% of Global insurance programme managers are convinced they have full visibility of their global policies
Following the 'International Programme Design - Global v Local' workshop run by JLT Specialty Limited at the AIRMIC Conference this week, JLT has claimed many of the people in charge of arranging insurance for their companies on a global basis are not…
FSA spends £763k on delayed FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority spent £763 000 on a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that it later abandoned.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
CBG launches into brewery insurance
Craft Brewery Insurance has been designed to provide a full range of insurance cover essential for a commercial brewer.
Only 12% of Global insurance programme managers are convinced they have full visibility of their global policies
Following the 'International Programme Design - Global v Local' workshop run by JLT Specialty Limited at the AIRMIC Conference this week, JLT has claimed many of the people in charge of arranging insurance for their companies on a global basis are not…
FSA spends £763k on delayed FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority spent £763 000 on a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that it later abandoned.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
Cooper Gay expands energy team
Cooper Gay has outlined its intention to grow within the international downstream energy sector, with the hiring of two divisional directors within its London team.
Kiln acquires 49% stake in WNC Holdings
Insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln has bought a 49% share in US-based WNC Holdings, a company the Tokio Marine member has worked in partnership with since 1986.
Mapfre Re launches Paris branch
Mapfre Re has opened a new office in Paris.
Former Zurich Municipal boss returns
The former managing director of Zurich Municipal Rob Allison has joined York-based broker DE Ford.
French mutual MAIF reports turnover of €3.15bn
In 2010, in a context difficult economic the group recorded French mutual MAIF has seen strong development in life insurance (+21.9%) and consolidated its position in business casualty.
Willis looks to enhance alliance relationships with insurers
Over 100 Willis commercial network members are expected to attend the annual forum of Willis Group Holdings’ which today in Alicante, Spain.
Mapfre Re launches Paris branch
Mapfre Re has opened a new office in Paris.
Healix Insurance Services boosts revenue by 32%
Wholesale travel insurance broker, Healix, has reported premium income rising to in excess of £30m for the year ended 31 March 2011.
French mutual MAIF reports turnover of €3.15bn
In 2010, in a context difficult economic the group recorded French mutual MAIF has seen strong development in life insurance (+21.9%) and consolidated its position in business casualty.