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Guy Carpenter notes improvements in credit insurance market
The global markets for credit insurance and surety bonds are showing positive developments, although challenges still persist, according to Guy Carpenter & Company.
Guy Carpenter notes improvements in credit insurance market
The global markets for credit insurance and surety bonds are showing positive developments, although challenges still persist, according to Guy Carpenter & Company.
Questgates gains counter fraud accreditation
Loss adjuster Questgates has received accreditation from the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board for its Insurance Fraud Technician course.
Chartis appoints new HNW boss
Chartis has named Guy Huntley as manager of the UK arm of its high net worth business Private Client Group.
Chartis appoints new HNW boss
Chartis has named Guy Huntley as manager of the UK arm of its high net worth business Private Client Group.
Business insolvency rate falls
The rate of insolvency among UK businesses fell 17% year-on-year in October, according to Experian.
CILA praises industry flood response
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has praised its members’ response to the Cumbria floods of 2009, one year on.
AM Best upgrades Zurich ratings
Rating agency AM Best has upgraded Zurich’s financial strength to A+ (superior) and its issuer credit rating to AA-.
Exclusive trade credit content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the trade credit sector across Europe and a View from the Top that believes opportunities are very much alive in the European affinity markets.
Exclusive trade credit content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the trade credit sector across Europe and a View from the Top that believes opportunities are very much alive in the European affinity markets.
Lord Young resigns over recession comments
Coalition government adviser Lord Young of Graffham has resigned after playing down the UK’s recession suggesting Britons “never had it so good”.
CILA and Alarm forge risk management partnership
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has partnered with the Alarm to “promote standards of excellence in the management of risk”.
Young's views on economy branded "unacceptable" by PM
The Prime Minister has branded Tory peer Lord Young of Graffham’s comments that most people in Britain have “never had it so good” during “a so-called recession” as “unacceptable”.
Industry “partly responsible for inaccurate insurance applications”
Millions of people in the UK are putting their homes at risk because of inaccurate declarations when applying for insurance, according to Avantia, provider of the online platform for non-standard household insurance.
Aviva hands out emergency payments for Cornwall floods
Claims experts and loss adjusters have begun visiting homes and businesses affected by the floods in Cornwall, according to Aviva
Rabobank and Eureko unveil new operating agreement
Rabobank and Achmea's parent company, Eureko, have announced plans to are to "intensify" their commercial alliance.
Rabobank and Eureko unveil new operating agreement
Rabobank and Achmea's parent company, Eureko, have announced plans to are to "intensify" their commercial alliance.
Russian government more focused on insurance and reinsurance
Insurance professionals have gathered at Willis to hear about the latest developments in Russian insurance law, at a seminar co-hosted by Clyde & Co as part of Russian Law Week.
Russian government more focused on insurance and reinsurance
Insurance professionals have gathered at Willis to hear about the latest developments in Russian insurance law, at a seminar co-hosted by Clyde & Co as part of Russian Law Week.
ABI’s good practice guidance clearer for consumers buying online
The Association of British Insurers has said that its good practice guidance launched at the beginning of the year is making it easier and clearer for consumers to compare and buy general insurance products, such as motor and household insurance online.
French insurance group extends product range
La Médicale, a Crédit Agricole Assurances subsidiary and long-standing partner to the healthcare sector, has extended its project range with the launch of La Médicale Immo.
Jelf appoints new non-exec
Jelf has appointed Grahame Stott to the role of non-executive director, effective 1 December 2010.
Cumbria “better prepared” following £276m floods
Communities and businesses in Cumbria have taken steps to better prepare for floods following the events of last year, research from the Environment Agency has revealed.
Howden strengthens Mexican ties
Howden has signed a formal co-operation agreement with Financial Lines Advisory Group (Flag) to support the expansion of its specialist products throughout Latin America.