News
Scottish courts see tenfold rise in pleural plaque cases – Insurance News Now – 20 January 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a claim from law firm Brodies that new pleural plaques cases brought in front of the Scottish courts increased almost tenfold last year.
Quinn Insurance founder ready to cede all influence in firm
Sean Quinn has confirmed that he and his family would be "happy to set aside all financial interest and all influence" in the insurer he founded Quinn Insurance as part of any joint Anglo bid.
Quinn Insurance founder ready to cede all influence in firm
Sean Quinn has confirmed that he and his family would be "happy to set aside all financial interest and all influence" in the insurer he founded Quinn Insurance as part of any joint Anglo bid.
Guy Carpenter unveils Iberian team
Guy Carpenter & Company has confirmed the formation of a new dedicated facultative team in Iberia.
Guy Carpenter unveils Iberian team
Guy Carpenter & Company has confirmed the formation of a new dedicated facultative team in Iberia.
Pru Health launches new product range
Prudential group company Pru Health is set to launch a new range of products following its purchase of Standard Life Healthcare UK.
Aon unveils 2011 political risk map
Global insurance broker Aon has outlined the growing political threat in African nations in its risk map for 2011.
Call Credit seals acquisition of The Trading Floor
Call Credit Information Group has announced the purchase of data provider The Trading Floor, which it claims will allow it to offer clients an even more comprehensive range of services.
ABI: over half of motor insurance buyers think 'fronting' is acceptable
Thousands of motorists are putting their motor insurance cover at risk and driving illegally by knowingly giving false information or failing to disclose important facts, such as motoring convictions, according to survey findings published today by the…
HMV hit by trade credit withdrawal
According to reports, distributors to the HMV Group have been denied credit insurance, as the struggling retail chain continues to suffer after a month of poor trading in December.
Towergate highlights new bond issue intent with director change
Consolidator Towergate Partnership has moved a step closer to an expected private equity investment - as well as the resurrection of its bond issue - with the formation of a new holding company and directorate change at three subsidiaries.
Aon: 2011 set to be “challenging” year in aviation
Aon has released preliminary data suggesting that airline insurance endured more claims than premium received in 2010, forecasting further difficulties for 2011/2012.
Perils publishes loss estimates for five major European storms
The property insurance loss estimates for five major storm events in Europe since 1999 have been published by Perils, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data.
Perils publishes loss estimates for five major European storms
The property insurance loss estimates for five major storm events in Europe since 1999 have been published by Perils, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data.
Willis names new Middle East MD
Willis has appointed Paul Holmes to the role of managing director of Al Futtaim Willis Middle East.
Willis names new Middle East MD
Willis has appointed Paul Holmes to the role of managing director of Al Futtaim Willis Middle East.
JLT and IREDD announce joint venture
JLT has joined forces with FSA regulated brokerage IREDD to promote and exploit new business opportunities identified in the UK real estate sector, as part of a new agreement.
JLT and IREDD announce joint venture
JLT has joined forces with FSA regulated brokerage IREDD to promote and exploit new business opportunities identified in the UK real estate sector, as part of a new agreement.
RBSI names new director
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has appointed RSA’s David Frost as director of technical and large loss.
Mapfre report highlights market growth in Latin America
Insurance markets in Latin America experienced a 10.5% rise in premium volumes in 2009 compared to the preceding year – reaching €76 591m.
Mapfre report highlights market growth in Latin America
Insurance markets in Latin America experienced a 10.5% rise in premium volumes in 2009 compared to the preceding year – reaching €76 591m.
IMD: hostage-taking at sea reaches record high
According to recent statistics, more people were taken hostage at sea in 2010 than in any year on record.
Law firm launches app
Croftons Solicitors has launched an Iphone app to help claimants collect accurate information after an accident at work or on the road.
Oval nabs HBOS financial services team
Oval has recruited seven consultants from HBOS, the investment arm of Bank of Scotland Investment Services.