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Ten unveils new operating model
Independent broking network Ten Insurance has unveiled a new operating model which will allow its members to retain up to 75% more commission.
Sovereign Automotive launches accident management offering
Sovereign Automotive has established a new accident management offering being bought by the former owners of replacement vehicle firm Cab Aid.
Brokers Link names new director
Broking network Brokers Link has appointed Casanueva Perez Group chairman Juan Ignacio Casanueva to its board of directors.
Crawford & Company set to buy Italian firm
Crawford & Company Italia is in talks to acquire specialist liability adjusting firm Studio Bolton & Associati.
Crawford & Company set to buy Italian firm
Crawford & Company Italia is in talks to acquire specialist liability adjusting firm Studio Bolton & Associati.
Groupama creates underwriting team in London and the south
Groupama Insurances has created a dedicated new business underwriting team for London and the South, providing commercial brokers in the region with access to underwriters for decisions on open market business.
Allianz CEO "pessimistic" about commercial premium outlook
Allianz has reported gross written premiums up 4.1% in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year before.
Allianz CEO "pessimistic" about commercial premium outlook
Allianz has reported gross written premiums up 4.1% in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year before.
PwC outlines Rok Scotland job losses
PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced details of the 268 job losses in Rok’s Scotland plumbing, heating and electrical (PHE) business.
Willis appoints two new MDs for its network business
Willis has appointed two new regional managing directors for Willis Networks, the broker’s alliance with local, independent brokers in the UK.
RFIB claims Australian success
RFIB Group has lauded its Australian energy subsidiary after winning more than 20 clients in its first year of operation.
PwC makes more than 700 Rok staff redundant
Rok administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers has made 711 Rok staff redundant after reviewing the ongoing requirements of the business.
Groupama joins forces with Chinese industrial group for new joint venture
Mr Jean Azéma, CEO of Groupama and Mr Gu Huizhong, vice president and CFO of AVIC Group Aviation Industry Corporation of China Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to finalise an agreement to create a joint venture by 31 December…
Groupama joins forces with Chinese industrial group for new joint venture
Mr Jean Azéma, CEO of Groupama and Mr Gu Huizhong, vice president and CFO of AVIC Group Aviation Industry Corporation of China Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to finalise an agreement to create a joint venture by 31 December…
"Murky" bond environment restricts Allianz result
Allianz’s strong headline third quarter earnings were overshadowed by yet another quarter of explaining one-off expenses, according to equity research firm Jefferies.
"Murky" bond environment restricts Allianz result
Allianz’s strong headline third quarter earnings were overshadowed by yet another quarter of explaining one-off expenses, according to equity research firm Jefferies.
Aegon "on track" with plans for reinsurance arm, claims CEO
Dutch insurance giant Aegon this morning reported that underlying earnings before tax increased by 21% year-on-year to €473 m in the third quarter of 2010.
Aegon "on track" with plans for reinsurance arm, claims CEO
Dutch insurance giant Aegon this morning reported that underlying earnings before tax increased by 21% year-on-year to €473 m in the third quarter of 2010.
AM Best affirms Hiscox 'A' rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda), Hiscox Insurance Company and Hiscox Insurance (Guernsey), all operating companies of Hiscox Ltd …
AM Best affirms Hiscox 'A' rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda), Hiscox Insurance Company and Hiscox Insurance (Guernsey), all operating companies of Hiscox Ltd …
RBS Insurance consults with a 1000 staff ahead of Indian outsourcing move
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance could offshore more than 300 back office roles to India after launching a consultation with more than a thousand staff last week.
Aussie giant Wesfarmers stalks Barbon in UK push
Wesfarmers is poised to become the latest Australian financial services giant to make a serious play for the UK market with a sizable acquisition.
RBSI seals EXL Indian outsourcing deal
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance could offshore more than 300 back office roles to India after launching a consultation with more than a thousand staff last week.