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New learner driver insurance can help pass rates, says AA
The AA has started offering new insurance cover for learner drivers which it says won’t affect the car owner’s own insurance, and may help improve pass rates.
Flagstone reports Q2 net income fall
Flagstone Re's net income for the second quarter fell to $13.3m, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $67.8m, or $0.80 per diluted share in the quarter ended June 30 2009.
Liberty Syndicates enters UK motor market
Liberty Syndicates is entering the UK and Irish motor insurance markets through the hiring of a team of specialist motor underwriters.
PWC raids FSA for Solvency II expert in recruitment drive
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has made a number of changes to its UK insurance group, including new hires, new partner promotions and internal moves.
FSA fines RBS £5.6m
The Financial Services Authority has fined members of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group £5.6m for failing to have adequate systems and controls in place to prevent breaches of UK financial sanctions.
Catlin appoints Schmidt as European reinsurance CEO
Catlin Group has confirmed Peter Schmidt has been appointed chief executive officer-European Reinsurance.
PWC raids FSA for Solvency II expert in recruitment drive
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has made a number of changes to its UK insurance group, including new hires, new partner promotions and internal moves.
Catlin appoints Schmidt as European reinsurance CEO
Catlin Group has confirmed Peter Schmidt has been appointed chief executive officer-European Reinsurance.
Plaques compensation scheme opens
The government’s pleural plaques former claimants payment scheme has opened for applications today.
MSL unveils new legal expenses policy
The firm has launched a new legal expenses policy for businesses, which provides up to £50,000 financial protection for legal costs per claim.
Exclusive online content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe's latest issue is now live with comment on insurance in the Netherlands, an indepth analysis of the Italian general insurance market and a review of European mutuals.
QBE backs Towergate property book
QBE is to insure an arrangement for Towergate's commercial property owners business.
Exclusive online content now available
Insurance Insight's latest issue is now live with comment on insurance in the Netherlands, an indepth analysis of the Italian general insurance market and a review of European mutuals.
Power Place launches extranet
Power Place is rolling out an extranet to give all brokers around the country access to its online commercial insurance marketplace.
Insurance exports hit a new high according to The City UK report
Net UK insurance exports reached a record £8.3bn in 2009 according to a new report.
Lloyds Development Capital backs Chem-Dry MBO from Evander
The Evander Group has today announced the transfer and sale of Chem-Dry in the UK from Evander to Chem-Dry management, backed by Lloyds Development Capital.
Fresh selects Open GI for certificate support
Midlands-based broker Fresh Insurance has chosen Open GI as its technology provider for the distribution of electronic motor insurance certificates.
Insurance exports hit a new high according to The City UK report
Net UK insurance exports reached a record £8.3bn in 2009 according to a new report.
Former Axa boss Les Owen joins Jelf
Jelf Group has appointed Les Owen as its new non-executive chairman following the retirement of David Walker.
Xchanging enters Italian market
Xchanging has entered the Italian outsourcing market after forming a partnership with SIA-SSB.
Brett & Randall names new MD
Leicester-based insurance broker Brett & Randall has appointed Andy Underwood as managing director.
Xchanging enters Italian market
Xchanging has entered the Italian outsourcing market after forming a partnership with SIA-SSB.
Cooper Gay targets binder growth
Cooper Gay has laid out plans to double the number of binding authorities it handles worldwide within three years.
MMA changes commission strategy
Broker-only insurer MMA has launched variable commission rates for brokers transacting new business for its master tradesman product.