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Amlin appoints former Aon director to broker role
Amlin has appointed Patrick McMillen as business development and broker relationship manager.
Master of the Rolls welcomes Jackson review plans
Master of the Rolls Lord Neuberger has backed the government’s decision to launch a consultation aimed at implementing the recommendations of Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.
Autoglass names new MD
Autoglass has appointed Matthew Mycock as its new managing director.
Heath Lambert raids Aon for PFI specialist
Heath Lambert has added former Aon PFI special purpose specialist Stephanie Ottey to its PFI advisory team.
Government outlines Jackson Review implementation plans
The government is set to launch a consultation on implementing the recommendations laid out in Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation Costs.
Autoglass names new MD
Autoglass has appointed Matthew Mycock as its new managing director.
Quadra appoints senior adjuster
Quadra Claims Services has named former Carr Greenwood Smith employee Iain Johnston as a senior adjuster.
Government calls for higher lending
Vince Cable and George Osborne have launched a paper aimed at addressing the problems businesses face accessing finance.
Sterling in broker survey boost
Sterling Insurance has welcomed positive feedback from brokers on its claims service and Executive Business product, as the insurer published results from its annual online broker survey.
THIG hires account manager
Stephen White has joined the SME account management team at specialist private medical insurance broker The Health Insurance Group, as an account manager.
Public interest must not be lost in pace of reform, warns CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has responded to the government's consultative blueprint to withdraw the financial services regulatory structure.
FSA overhaul pencilled for Q1 2011
The Financial Services Authority expects to move to separate conduct and prudential regulation in shadow form in the first quarter of next year.
Bonnie causes minimal damage but disrupts spill clean-up
Tropical Storm Bonnie, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, degenerated into a remnant low over the weekend after clipping southern Florida.
Argo expands D&O team
Argo International has expanded its directors' and officers' team with the appointment of Rita Mistry and Anthony Hope.
Marsh lines up Lord Lang as next independent chairman
Marsh & McLennan Companies' board has announced that Ian Lang, Lord Lang of Monkton, will succeed Stephen Hardis as independent chairman of the MMC board of directors.
Bridle acquires Southampton Insurance Services
Bridle Insurance has completed the acquisition of Southampton Insurance Services for a six figure sum.
Guy Carpenter files suit against Lockton Re after client defections
Guy Carpenter has filed a suit in a bid to recoup brokerage fees after clients followed an employee to Lockton Re.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
Ageas announces Turkish disposal
Ageas has reached an agreement with BNP Paribas Assurance on the sale of its pension and life activities in Turkey.
QBE adopts US dollar for reporting as it forecasts 40% profit drop
QBE has decided to adopt a US dollar presentation currency for 2010 onwards, as it is claims this is more relevant for measuring performance given that around 75% of business is now written in 48 overseas countries, and over 50% of annualised premium…
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
Fortis recruits quartet in SME commercial push
Fortis has bolstered its commercial lines underwriting and business development teams with the recruitment of senior staff.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
Ageas announces Turkish disposal
Ageas has reached an agreement with BNP Paribas Assurance on the sale of its pension and life activities in Turkey.